Steam Engineman Taster Courses - West Somerset Railway
  • West Somerset Railway
    The Railway Station
    Minehead
    Somerset
    TA24 5BG
Join the team on the footplate and live the childhood dream! Shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and feel the power!

Treat someone special (even yourself) to the thrill of a life-time learning what it feels like to be a real fireman and engine driver. If you are buying a course for someone else, please let them know the name of the participant at the time of booking.  This will ensure that those taking part in the course are on their register and are covered by their insurances. 

Their taster course is the perfect introduction to the mysteries of the Steam Engine using the Bishops Lydeard to Norton Fitzwarren section (where the West Somerset Railway meets the mainline). 

They use locomotives and a heritage brake van. 

The course starts at Bishops Lydeard station at either 9.15 or 13.15 and takes between three and four hours to complete. 

It is recommended to progress through all stages starting with the lowest If you would like to buy a friend a course but are unsure of the date they are available to take part you can purchase gift vouchers to the value of the course which they can then exchange for a course at a later date. These vouchers can be purchased through their webshop. 

Learn more and book your tickets here!

Future dates
  • Saturday 29th March 1:15pm until 5:15pm
  • Saturday 26th April 9:15am until 1:15pm
  • Saturday 26th April 1:15pm until 5:15pm
  • Saturday 10th May 9:15am until 1:15pm
  • Saturday 10th May 1:15pm until 5:15pm
  • Saturday 5th July 9:15am until 1:15pm
  • Saturday 5th July 1:15pm until 5:15pm
  • Friday 26th September 9:15am until 1:15pm
  • Friday 26th September 1:15pm until 5:15pm
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