The Steam Train Driver Experience is for those who enjoy the sights and sounds of a steam locomotive. You need no previous railway knowledge or experience - we will teach you the basics of driving a steam locomotive. Enjoy a pleasurable day, learning the basics of driving a steam locomotive.
You will drive either a J class or K Class Steam Locomotive.
The locomotive you will be driving is one of our regular service engines. Maintenance requirements may determine which locomotive is available for use on your experience. You will receive a set of course notes to read through before attending the experience
The day starts at 8:15am and finishes at approximately 5:00pm.
Tour Highlights:
The day starts at 8:15am.
First up familiarization and locomotive preparation.
Review and discuss training notes.
You will drive the steam locomotive with its goods train for one return trip between Maldon and Castlemaine. (A total of 34 kilometres)
Lunch will be provided for you as part of the Experience.
You receive instruction to enable you to safely operate the train under the supervision of our instructing driver.
By late afternoon you will have received your Certificate of Achievement, be tired, dirty and very satisfied with your days efforts.
As a bonus, you will also receive One Year's Membership of the Castlemaine and Maldon Railway Preservation Society.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs from Maldon or Muckleford (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes North West of Melbourne).
STATE
Victoria
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
The Steam Driver Experience is a full day experience starting at 8:15am and finishing at approximately 5:00pm. It can be enjoyed on any day when passenger services are not operating.
DURATION
All Day
PARTICIPANTS
GUIDELINES
If you are over 21 and of reasonable health and fitness - this experience is for you.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Casual clothing with enclosed shoes
OTHER
Maintenance requirements may determine which locomotive is available for use on your experience.
Bookings may be limited during the summer fire danger period months (December - March)
STEAM TRAIN DRIVER EXPERIENCE (EX188)
To make a booking for this experience, please enter the number of packages required and then click on the 'buy gift voucher' or 'book now' button. Experience Vouchers are valid for 6 Months from the date of purchase.
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PACKAGE
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CONCESSION
FAMILY
Driver Experience ONLY
$1750.00
Package with Accommodation for Two
$1845.00
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The Steam Train Driver Experience is for those who enjoy the sights and sounds of a steam locomotive. You need no previous railway knowledge or experience - we will teach you the basics of driving a steam locomotive. Enjoy a pleasurable day, learning the basics of driving a steam locomotive.
The day starts at 8:15am.
Generally Operates 
Occasionally Operates 
Never Operates
