Sentinel Shunter Driver Experience
Have you ever wanted to be a Train Driver ?
Here's your opportunity to do just that, come along and drive (under instruction) our Sentinel Locomotive. Our Sentinel came from Daw Mill in 1993, it is powered by a Rolls Royce 8 cylinder supercharged engine, has 325 brake horse power and capable of hauling 1500 tonne. If you like power this locomotive ticks the boxes.
The experience begins at Stanhope Station (DL13 2YS) where you will meet the team have a safety brief and a learn a little more about the Sentinel.
You and the Driver will then take be provided with your movement authority and staff and then our Driver will take you through the controls and undertake a short test run just to get the feel of the engine, when we are happy you will set off down to one of the most scenic views approx. 3 miles down the track.
When we are ready to return you will be given the necessary instruction from the Controller and you will drive back to Stanhope where there will be time to take some photographs and you receive a memento of your experience
On arrival back at Stanhope a hot drink and snack will be served.
This is a must for anyone who always wanted to be a Train Driver!
Please email us on Weardale Railway if the dates we have availalble are not suitable and we can try to arrange an alternative if we can.
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Have you ever wanted to be a Train Driver ?
Here's your opportunity to do just that, come along and drive (under instruction) our Sentinel Locomotive. Our Sentinel came from Daw Mill in 1993, it is powered by a Rolls Royce 8 cylinder supercharged engine, has 325 brake horse power and capable of hauling 1500 tonne. If you like power this locomotive ticks the boxes.
The experience begins at Stanhope Station (DL13 2YS) where you will meet the team have a safety brief and a learn a little more about the Sentinel.
You and the Driver will then take be provided with your movement authority and staff and then our Driver will take you through the controls and undertake a short test run just to get the feel of the engine, when we are happy you will set off down to one of the most scenic views approx. 3 miles down the track.
When we are ready to return you will be given the necessary instruction from the Controller and you will drive back to Stanhope where there will be time to take some photographs and you receive a memento of your experience
On arrival back at Stanhope a hot drink and snack will be served.
This is a must for anyone who always wanted to be a Train Driver!
Please email us on Weardale Railway if the dates we have availalble are not suitable and we can try to arrange an alternative if we can.
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