Join us for a couple of hours and drive one of our steam locomotives at the Avon Valley Railway!
Under expert tuition you’ll be given an introduction to one of our steam locomotives together with a safety briefing before taking to the footplate to learn the skills involved. Then, you’ll take the controls and drive and fire the locomotive yourself.
To maintain social distancing this will now be on an exclusive basis with just one participant on the footplate at any one time. You’ll drive for one round trip of the line (six miles), taking approximately one hour.
At the end of your time with us you’ll receive a commemorative certificate and gift pack of information about the railway. You’ll also receive a year’s membership to the Avon Valley Railway.
Tickets are valid for one round trip only (NOT ALL DAY)
Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection on the day.
Tickets are valid for one round trip only (NOT ALL DAY)
Please make sure you have a version of your ticket printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection on the day.
Please bring your ATOC and ID Card with you, failure to have this will result in you being charged the standard fare of £16.50 per Adult/£10.50 Child/Concession
Tickets are valid for one round trip only (NOT ALL DAY)
Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection on the day.
Please bring your Resident Permit Card with you, failure to have this will result in you being charged the standard fare of £16.50 per Adult/£10.50Child/Concession
To keep our customers safe, each family group will be seated in separate compartments. Please select a carriage and then click on an available compartment. Choose your first seat and you'll then notice that all the remaining seats in that compartment become highlighted, so that no one else can book them.
Then, just choose the different tickets you need for each of your group from the drop down lists. For any spare seats simply choose the option 'seat not required'
Please note that we operate our heritage diesel trains on Saturdays and Steam on Sundays.
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement.
Plus lots more to enjoy including:
• Rusty & Dusty Live Show with Diesel & Toad • Additional train ride to Alton (this train runs every hour) • Unlimited rides on the Miniature Railway • Children's vintage fairground rides • Other Thomas themed activities
FAQs
Length of Thomas Ride? 14 minutes
Are the Thomas rides unlimited? No, time must be pre-booked
How long does the Alton ride last? The Alton trip lasts approx 1 hour 15 mins
Opening and Closing time of each event: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Specific Characters appearing at the event: Thomas, Diesel, Toad & Duck
How do I book carer concessions and accessible seating? Carer concessions and accessible seating are only available directly through the Watercress Line, please email info@watercressline.co.uk with your preferred booking details and a contact number
Railway Information
Opening times
Open from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Facilities
Parking
Free parking for 500 vehicles at Ropley. Postcode SO24 0BL. More info
Address
The Railway Station, Station Hill, Ropley, Hampshire SO24 0BL
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun at the Caledonian Railway! Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say hello to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty.
Plus lots more to enjoy including:
• Train journey behind Thomas the Tank Engine • Meet Diesel & Percy • Join Rusty & Dusty’s storytelling • Fairground rides • Miniature Railway & Brakevan Rides • Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities
FAQs
Length of Thomas ride? 50 minute return, 20 minutes between stations.
Are the Thomas rides unlimited? No, one per ticket.
Opening and Closing time of each event 9:30am to 4:30pm
Specific characters appearing at the event: Thomas the Tank Engine, Percy, Diesel, Mavis
Can I buy a One-Way Ticket? One-way tickets are available on the day from our ticket office.
Disabled Passengers: To book tickets in the disabled access saloon, please contact Quaytickets on 0843 208 1840 and we will be happy to help you over the phone. Please note that tickets sold for the disabled saloon are available only as direct returns.
Railway Information
Opening times
Opens at 9:30am, Closes at 4:30pm
Facilities
Parking
Some limited onsite parking but free street parking also available
Address
The Station, Park Road, Brechin, Angus, Scotland DD9 7AF
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The East Anglian Railway Museum.
Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say hello to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty.
Plus lots more to enjoy, including:
• Unlimited rides behind Thomas, Percy & Daisy • Meet Toby & Henrietta • Watch re-enactments of classic Thomas stories with Thomas, Rusty & Dusty and The Fat Controller • Join Rusty & Dusty for The Fat Controller’s storytelling • Model Railway Display • New Miniature Railway • Watch the Rusty & Dusty Show • Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities
FAQs
Length of Thomas ride? One Third of a Mile - Unlimited Rides
Are the Thomas rides unlimited? Yes.
Opening and Closing time of each event: 10am to 4.00pm
Specific characters appearing at the event: Thomas, Percy, Daisy, Toby, Henrietta, Toad, The Fat Controller and Rusty & Dusty.
Please note:- You can travel directly into the heart of this venue by train* - visit www.nationalrail.co.uk and search for the station; 'Chappel & Wakes Colne' (*There is no step-free access if arriving by rail)
Railway Information
Opening times
Open 10:00am to 4:30pm
Facilities
Parking
Free parking for 200 vehicles
Address
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station Station Road Wakes Colne Colchester Essex C06 2DS
Festive Day Out With Thomas - East Anglian Railway Museum
All aboard for a Festive Day Out With Thomas!
Activities
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of festive family fun at The East Anglian Railway Museum.
Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say hello to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty.
Plus lots more to enjoy, including:
• Unlimited rides behind Thomas, Percy & Daisy • Meet Toby & Henrietta • Watch re-enactments of classic Thomas stories with Thomas, Rusty & Dusty and The Fat Controller • Join Rusty & Dusty for The Fat Controller’s storytelling • Model Railway Display • New Miniature Railway • Watch the Rusty & Dusty Show • Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities
FAQs
Length of Thomas ride? One Third of a Mile - Unlimited Rides.
Are the Thomas rides unlimited? Yes.
Opening and Closing time of each event: 10am to 4.00pm
Specific characters appearing at the event: Thomas, Percy, Daisy, Toby, Henrietta, Toad, The Fat Controller and Rusty & Dusty.
What is a Festive Day Out With Thomas?: Festive Day Out With Thomas events held in December feature all of the usual family fun of a Day Out With Thomas as well as an optional visit to Father Christmas. Please select this as an add on to your tickets during check out (additional charges apply).
Please note:- You can travel directly into the heart of this venue by train* - visit www.nationalrail.co.uk and search for the station; 'Chappel & Wakes Colne' (*There is no step-free access if arriving by rail)
Railway Information
Opening times
Open 10:00am to 16:30pm
Facilities
Parking
Free parking for 200 vehicles
Address
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station Station Road Wakes Colne Colchester Essex C06 2DS
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