Driver Experience Courses

The smaller, friendly railway with the full engineman’s experience

A great opportunity to enjoy the thrill of preparing, firing and driving a steam locomotive, on the award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway, on the mile-long scenic, fully signalled narrow gauge railway at Pecorama, in glorious Devon.

The Steam Locomotive Driver Experience Courses offers you the chance to have the footplate all to yourself, whilst benefitting from expert tuition and supervision from highly experienced staff.

Participants are welcome to bring up to two guests who will benefit from entry to Pecorama. This includes the Model Railway Exhibition, Glorious Gardens with stunning views over Lyme Bay and unlimited rides on the Beer Heights Light Railway.

£215 (all courses are conducted on a one to one basis). 50% deposit payable on booking. Balance to be paid no later than 14 days prior to course date.

Price includes all refreshments throughout the day and a personalised certificate to commemorate your day as a driver.

Participants must be 18 years or over.

Courses will run on Wednesdays from September 5th to October 17th and are on a first come, first served basis. Other days possible by prior arrangement.

For more information please visit the Pecorama website.