Steam and Diesel Driver Experience, Steam Footplate and Diesel Cab Rides with dates throughout the year.
Participants should wear stout footwear, robust clothing with long sleeves that will get dirty.
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Terms and Conditions - Steam Locomotive:
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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).
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Participants must listen to and follow all instructions from staff at all times.
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Participants should wear stout footwear, robust clothing with long sleeves that will get dirty.
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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.
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Northampton and Lamport Railway reserves the right to require a prospective participant to undergo a basic fitness examination by the railway medical officer.
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Participants must arrive at Pitsford and Brampton Station at least 10 mins before their booked experience start time and make themselves aware to staff.
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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.
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The Steam Driver Experience is intended to be a very ‘hands-on’ experience, which will involve moderate exertion.
Payment:
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It is essential you book tickets on line as they will not be available on the day
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We welcome you being accompanied by family and friends up to at total of 10 people. Please contact enquires@nlr.org,uk if you require more to attend with you. A donation to the railway would also be welcome.
Staff at the Northampton and Lamport Railway hope you have a great time with us.
Book now
Terms and Conditions - Diesel Locomotive:
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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).
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Participants must listen to and follow all instructions from staff at all times.
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Participants must wear robust footwear and clothing that can get dirty.
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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
-
We welcome you being accompanied by family and friends up to at total of 10 people. Please contact enquires@nlr.org,uk if you require more to attend with you. A donation to the railway would also be welcome.
The Staff at the Northampton Railway hope you have a great time with us.
Book now
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.
The Staff at the Northampton Railway hope you have a great time with us.
Book now
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.
The Staff at the Northampton Railway hope you have a great time with us.
Book now