Drive A Steam Train, Experience Day

Live the Dream – Drive a Steam Locomotive!

What could be more unforgettable than climbing into the cab of a real steam locomotive and taking the controls yourself? Our Bure Valley Railway Driver Experience Days give you the chance to do just that - the perfect gift for a loved one or an incredible way to fulfil a lifelong ambition!

The experience

Choose between our One Day Driver Standard Experience or the One Day Gold Driver Experience, each offering an authentic, hands-on opportunity to drive one of our beautifully maintained narrow-gauge steam locomotives along the picturesque Bure Valley line.

Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone special, these steam train driving experiences in Norfolk deliver a day packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable memories. Feel the heat of the firebox, hear the hiss of steam, and take control of history in motion!

Driver Experience Days are available to suitably fit adults aged 18 and over. Call us on 01263 733858 or complete our contact form to book your experience, or purchase a voucher online and choose your date later.

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One Day Driver Experience

Our classic one-day course is designed to give you hands-on experience of what it’s really like to be part of a working steam crew.

£275
- Preparing a steam locomotive for service
- Driving a steam locomotive hauling passenger carriages – 9 miles of track
- Refreshments, including a cooked lunch at Whistlestop Cafe
- A fantastic day for any rail enthusiast or anyone who’s ever dreamed of driving a steam engine!
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One Day Gold Driver Experience

For the ultimate railway experience, or a memorable group adventure, our Gold Driver Experience takes things even further.

£900
- Preparing the locomotive for service alongside our skilled crew
- Driving a steam locomotive hauling a passenger train for 36 miles
- Refreshments throughout the day, and a cooked lunch included at Whistlestop Cafe
- Perfect for sharing with friends, or as a once-in-a-lifetime gift for the true railway devotee.
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Gift Vouchers

Not sure which date to choose? You can purchase an undated Driver Experience Gift Voucher, valid for 18 months, giving the lucky recipient plenty of time to plan their big day.

Vouchers can be redeemed against any available Driver Experience Day. It’s the ideal gift for birthdays, retirements, or simply to make a lifelong dream come true.

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