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For the Third Year, an opportunity
to spend a day driving and firing
6233 Duchess of Sutherland
on the Midland Railway - Butterley
metals in November 2010
'A Steamy Departure', 6233 Duchess of Sutherland starting its train at Woking
on 1st June 2008 whilst working the 'Locomotive Exchanges'
from London to Exeter. Photo: Jonathan Holmes
Dates : Monday 1st to Friday 5th November 2010
Times : 09.00 - 17.00
Cost per person: £500.00
Maximum 6 people per day
A light breakfast, hot dinner and afternoon tea & biscuits plus guided tours of Midland Railway and PRCLT facilities is also included.
For further details or to book your place please contact Kate:
Telephone: 01773 743986
Post: PRCLT, P.O.Box 6233, The West Shed, Ripley, DE5 4AD
email: westshed6233@btconnect.com |
We would advise you to book without delay as the places will be on a
'first come first served' basis
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- A £50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking; the remaining balance is payable one month before the footplate day.
- Drivers will be required to bring their own overalls (overalls must be 100% cotton) It is advisable to wear steel toe capped footware – the Trust will supply gloves.
- There will be 6 people on experiences per day, with 2 people on the footplate at once - one person will drive a full round trip (7 miles) whilst the other will observe and assist with firing. Each individual will get a minimum of two full round trips driving & two full round trips firing.
- The maximum line speed is 25 mph, but 6233 is officially restricted to 15 mph, and there are some 10 mph speed restrictions on the line.
- Guided tours of all of the Midland Railway’s facilities and the West Shed will be provided for drivers and guests. A charge will be made for guests to cover the cost of the meals that will be provided. This will include a light breakfast, hot dinner and afternoon tea & biscuits. The charge is expected to be £10 per guest - to be confirmed nearer the time.
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