Footplate Experiences with “Willy the Well Tank”

A very unique opportunity to take to the controls of No. 3036 ‘Willy the Well Tank’ – You will be expertly guided by one of our drivers and will take ‘Willy’ from Bury Bolton Street to Burrs Country Park and return.

Places are £75 per person at the following time slots:

  • 09.10
  • 10.15
  • 10.50
  • 11.40
  • 12.45
  • 13.45
  • 14.55

A £2.50 booking fee is applied per order, not per ticket. This fee is included in the total price shown before checkout. Any optional extras are clearly identified before you complete your purchase

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Footplate Experiences with Class 08 479

A loco that usually resides in our Locomotive Works yard shunting engines and rolling stock each day, but now is your chance to drive 08479! You will take the loco from Bury Bolton Street to Roche Viaduct (heading towards Heywood) and return.

Places are £40 per person at the following time slots:

    • 09.40
    • 10.40
    • 11.10
    • 12.40
    • 13.40
    • 14.10

A £2.50 booking fee is applied per order, not per ticket. This fee is included in the total price shown before checkout. Any optional extras are clearly identified before you complete your purchase

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Locos subject to availability.

Date

20 February 2026

A £2.50 booking fee is applied per order, not per ticket. This fee is included in the total price shown before checkout. Any optional extras are clearly identified before you complete your purchase”

Footplate Experiences with Class 08 479

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