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Steam and Diesel Driver Experience, Steam Footplate and Diesel Cab Rides; Dates in 2025.

Participants should wear stout footwear, robust clothing with long sleeves that will get dirty.

 

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£350.00 Steam Driver Experience Tickets; SATURDAY 14th June, 19th July and 2nd August 2025. Steam Driver Experience Tickets; SATURDAY 14th June, 19th July and 2nd August 2025. Terms and Conditions - Steam Locomotive: Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground (approximately...

Terms and Conditions - Steam Locomotive:

  • Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground (approximately 6 feet).
  • Participants must listen to and follow all instructions from staff at all times.
  • Participants should wear stout footwear, robust clothing with long sleeves that will get dirty.
  • Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs that cause drowsiness at the time of their experience. If staff believe this may be the case, participants will be refused entre to the loco.
  • Northampton and Lamport Railway reserves the right to require a prospective participant to undergo a basic fitness examination by the railway medical officer.
  • Participants must arrive at Pitsford and Brampton Station at least 10 mins before their booked experience start time and make themselves aware to staff.
  • A steam loco cab can be a noisy, hot, dusty, and sometimes cramped environment. The loco vibrates and rattles, and can lurch unpredictably, causing you to lose your balance. There are hot surfaces that will cause burns if touched.
  • The Steam Driver Experience is intended to be a very ‘hands-on’ experience, which will involve moderate exertion.

Payment: 

  • It is essential you book tickets on line as they will not be available on the day

  • To pay by Credit Card - Please press PayPal with the yellow background at the Checkout, wait a moment and this will take you to the page where you can pay by either PayPal or Credit Card. Alternatively, please contact email enquiries@nlr.org.uk for assistance. 

Staff at the Northampton and Lamport Railway hope you have a great time with us.

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£250.00 Diesel Driver Experience Tickets; SATURDAY 12th April and 6th September 2025. Diesel Driver Experience Tickets; SATURDAY 12th April and 6th September 2025. Terms and Conditions - Diesel Locomotive: Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground...

Terms and Conditions - Diesel Locomotive:

  • Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground (approximately 6 feet).
  • Participants must listen to and follow all instructions from staff at all times.
  • Participants must wear robust footwear and clothing that can get dirty.
  • Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs that cause drowsiness at the time of their experience. If staff believe this may be the case, participants will be refused entre to the loco.
  • Northampton and Lamport Railway reserves the right to require a prospective participant to undergo a basic fitness examination by the railway medical officer.
  • Participants must arrive at Pitsford and Brampton Station at least 10 mins before their booked experience start time and make themselves aware to staff.

Payment:

  • It is essential you book tickets on line as they will not be available on the day
  • To pay by Credit Card - Please press PayPal with the yellow background at the Checkout, wait a moment and this will take you to the page where you can pay by either PayPal or Credit Card. Alternatively, please contact email enquiries@nlr.org.uk for assistance.

The Staff at the Northampton Railway hope you have a great time with us.

 

 

 

 

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£50.00 Steam Footplate Tickets; MONDAY 21st April, SUNDAY 8th June and 10th August 2025. Steam Footplate Tickets; MONDAY 21st April, SUNDAY 8th June and 10th August 2025. Terms and Conditions - Steam Locomotive: Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground (approximately...

Terms and Conditions - Steam Locomotive:

  • Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground (approximately 6 feet).
  • Participants must listen to and follow all instructions from staff at all times.
  • Participants must wear robust footwear and clothing that fully covers legs and that can get dirty.
  • Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs that cause drowsiness at the time of their experience. If staff believe this may be the case, participants will be refused entre to the loco.
  • Northampton and Lamport Railway reserves the right to require a prospective participant to undergo a basic fitness examination by the railway medical officer.
  • Participants must arrive at Pitsford and Brampton Station at least 10 mins before their booked experience start time and make themselves aware to staff.
  • A steam loco cab can be a noisy, hot, dusty, and sometimes cramped environment. The loco vibrates and rattles, and can lurch unpredictably, causing you to lose your balance. There are hot surfaces that will cause burns if touched.
  • The Steam Driver Experience is intended to be a very ‘hands-on’ experience, which will involve moderate exertion.

Payment: 

  • To pay by Credit Card - Please press PayPal with the yellow background at the Checkout, wait a moment and this will take you to the page where you can pay by either PayPal or Credit Card. Alternatively, please contact email enquiries@nlr.org.uk for assistanc

The Staff at the Northampton Railway hope you have a great time with us.

Book now
£50.00 Diesel Cab Ride Tickets; SUNDAY 18th May 2025. Diesel Cab Ride Tickets; SUNDAY 18th May 2025. Terms and Conditions - Diesel Locomotive: Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground...

Terms and Conditions - Diesel Locomotive:

  • Participants must be aged 18+, in general good health and able to climb up and down the engine steps/ladder from the ground (approximately 6 feet).
  • Participants must listen to and follow all instructions from staff at all times.
  • Participants must wear robust footwear and clothing that can get dirty.
  • Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs that cause drowsiness at the time of their experience. If staff believe this may be the case, participants will be refused entre to the loco.
  • Northampton and Lamport Railway reserves the right to require a prospective participant to undergo a basic fitness examination by the railway medical officer.
  • Participants must arrive at Pitsford and Brampton Station at least 10 mins before their booked experience start time and make themselves aware to staff.

Payment:

  • To pay by Credit Card - Please press PayPal with the yellow background at the Checkout, wait a moment and this will take you to the page where you can pay by either PayPal or Credit Card. Alternatively, please contact email enquiries@nlr.org.uk for assistance.

The Staff at the Northampton Railway hope you have a great time with us.

Book now
Steam and Diesel Driver Experience, Steam Footplate and Diesel Cab Rides; Dates in 2025.

Participants should wear stout footwear, robust clothing with long sleeves that will get dirty.

 

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