Driver Experiences

We are proud to announce that our much loved Diesel Driver Experiences are now back for 2024.

Our diesel driver experiences allow you to take control of one of our resident diesel locomotives from Dereham to Wymondham and back totaling in 22 miles of driving!

We offer the following experiences:

The Light Engine (Joint) - Half Day - £350 per person

This experience will give you the opportunity to appreciate the two main roles on a diesel locomotive during a return trip from Dereham to Wymondham Abbey.

You will interchange between being a secondman and driving, spending 11 miles doing each. Throughout the whole experience you will be learning about the locomotive and the railway, all whilst under the supervision of our fully competent crew.

The Light Engine (Joint) is offered over a number of days across the year. We are able to accommodate 2 people per session.

Your experience will start off at Dereham Station, where we ask you to arrive no later than 30 minutes before your booked slot. You will be offered a complimentary drink & slice of cake from our Tea Room whilst you receive your safety talk from our crew.

After the experience you will be presented with a certificate showing the locomotive that you have driven and signed by the driver instructor.

Please note: We cannot accept any guests on this experience due to the amount of people allowed in a cab at any one time.

The Light Engine (Solo) - Half Day - £630 (+ £15 for a companion*)

This experience will give you the opportunity to drive a return trip from Dereham to Wymondham Abbey.

Your experience will start with an inspection and starting of the locomotive. From there you will drive a total of 22 miles on a round trip from Dereham to Wymondham Abbey and back. Throughout the whole experience you will be learning about the locomotive and the railway, all whilst under the supervision of our fully competent crew.

The Light Engine (Solo) is offered over a number of days across the year. We are only able to accommodate 1 person per session.

After the experience you will be presented with a certificate showing the locomotive that you have driven and signed by the driver instructor.

Participants may bring up to one guest to observer (they will be able to ride in the cab with you). Guests are charged at £15.

‘Well-being’ Information: There is no upper age limit for Driver Experience, but participants should be able to climb a short set of steps to get into the cab of the locomotive and their eyesight (with glasses if usually worn) should be up to the required standard to drive a car. Furthermore, please ensure that appropriate footwear, steel toe capped boots, and clothing is worn during the experience.

Driver Experiences - Terms & Conditions

*Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused.

The Mid-Norfolk Railway are unable to offer any cancellations, refunds or reschedules to any orders, therefore please ensure you can attend the date/time you select before you make payment and book. It is not possible to request a locomotive.