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FOOTPLATE RIDE ON OUR STEAM LOCO

RIDE ALONGSIDE OUR CREWS ON THE LOCO FOOTPLATE

Quick Details

  • Ages: Over 18 only
  • Duration: 1.5 Hours

Footplate Experience – Ride the Rails Like a True Steam Crew Member!

Step onto the footplate and experience the thrill of steam power firsthand! Our Footplate Experience offers a rare opportunity to join the crew aboard one of our historic Baldwin locomotives as it tackles the steep gradients of the Brecon Mountain Railway. Feel the heat of the firebox, hear the hiss of steam, and watch the engineer at work as you travel five miles from Pant to Torpantau, one of the most scenic and challenging stretches of heritage railway in the UK.

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Adult (over 18)

£ 90

What’s Included?

🚂 Exclusive Footplate Ride – Travel in the cab with the crew from Pant to Torpantau.
📸 Memorable Photo Opportunities – Capture special moments with the crew before or after your journey.
🎖️ Certificate of Participation – A keepsake to remember your experience.
🚆 Relaxing Return Journey – Enjoy the ride back to Pant from the comfort of a passenger carriage.

Important Information:

  • Departure Times: 10:30, 12:30, and 14:30 (subject to slight variations).
  • Age Requirement: 18+ only.
  • Physical Fitness: Must be able to board and disembark unaided.
  • Clothing: Wear overalls or old cotton clothing (arms and legs fully covered). Sturdy boots required – trainers not permitted.
  • Safety First: No alcohol in the 12 hours before or during the experience.
  • Waiver: A signed waiver is required before travel.

📍 Please Note: The Footplate Experience is available exclusively on Locomotive No.2 due to space limitations on Loco No.1.

Don’t miss this chance to step into the world of steam railways! Book your Footplate Experience today. 🔥🚂