Drive a Steam Train on The Kent & East Sussex Railway

Dates for early 2009 Introductory Steam Locomotive Driving Courses are detailed below, please note that these places will disappear quickly so you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Dates Available

 

Dates Fully Booked

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Dates for 2008 Footplate Tasters are listed below. They are available for either the 10:40 or 1:15 departures from Tenterden Station. Please telephone to confirm up-to-date availability.

Dates Available

 

Dates Fully Booked

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RAILWAY EXPERIENCE COURSES

Steam Courses
Introduction - £225 - inc. breakfast & souvenirs
Advanced - £650 - inc. an "I've driven a steam train" Tee Shirt and souvenir mug

Diesel Courses
A DMMU Cab Ride £70

Please note: An administration charge of £10 will be levied if alterations to confirmed bookings are requested. Such requests will be granted at the discretion of The Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

Book two courses within the same year and get a £20 discount.

Book three or more courses within the same year and get a £50 discount.

HOW TO BOOK
The Sales Office is open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. For further details or to make a booking, call at the office at Tenterden Town Station, telephone on 01580 765155 or email: enquiries@kesr.org.uk

For full details on RAILWAY EXPERIENCE DAYS click here

Read what a couple of participants have written about their day....

"I would like to thank all at Kent & East Sussex Railway for the warm welcome you all gave me when I atended your railway engine driving course. I did not know quite what to expect of the day but it turned out to be really good and interesting, it much exceeded my expectations in all ways. All the staff were very patient with us at all times no matter how stupid we were and also answered all our questions with keenness I could not fault in any way. The meal was also top class, fit for a king and so much of it too and we nearly drowned in all the tea all day long! I would not hesitate to recommend this day to anyone, well worth the cost".

 

"I write to express my gratitude for the driving course held last Friday. From start to finish it was a most excellent day, which was brought about by its friendliness, competance and teaching expertise of the team, they deserve the highest praise.

Thanks also to the catering staff for a first class meal which complimented the teaching.

A most enjoyable and intsructive day which I shall remember for ever".

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