Join our footplate crew as an observer on a one-way cab journey and thrill to the noise of a classic diesel locomotive's power unit working hard! See our line from a different perspective and immerse yourself in a very special experience. It’s a unique photography opportunity too!
You can buy a SUPPLEMENTARY ONE-WAY CAB RIDE starting from Chinnor or Princes Risborough for an additional £25 - please choose carefully from the available time-slots shown. Note that you will also need an adult All-day Rover travel ticket; if buying the two together, make sure that both are in your shopping cart.
Please note that these SUPPLEMENTARY ONE-WAY CAB RIDE tickets:
• Are sold for a particular TIMED SLOT in one direction only
• Are only available for purchase on this website and CANNOT BE PURCHASED AT STATION BOOKING OFFICES
DIESEL GALA TIMETABLE SUNDAY 06 APRIL 2025:
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| Loco allocation | 50008 37227 | 50015 | 31108 | 47715 | 45108 | 50015 | 47715 | 31108 | ||||||
| Chinnor dep | 08.40 | 10.00 |
11.10 | 12.20 | 13.40 | 14.50 | 15.55 | 17.00 | ||||||
| P. Risborough arr | 09.05 | 10.14 | 11.24 | 12.34 | 13.57 | 15.04 | 16.09 | 17.14 | ||||||
| Loco allocation | 45108 | 50008 37227 | 50015 | 31108 | 47715 | 45108 | 50015 | 47715 | ||||||
| Rear loco | 31108 | |||||||||||||
| P. Risborough dep | 09.15 | 10.25 | 11.35 | 12.45 | 14.10 | 15.15 | 16.20 | 17.25 | ||||||
| Chinnor arr | 09.29 | 10.39 | 11.49 | 13.05 | 14.24 | 15.29 | 16.34 | 17.48 |
Booking information
THE PARTICIPANT MUST:
1. Be aged 18 years or over
2. Be reasonably fit and in good health - fit enough to climb on and off the locomotive from ground level unaided
3. Wear old clothing that fully covers the arms and legs
4. Wear sturdy shoes or boots that protect the feet - trainers are not permitted
5. Not travel in the cab under the influence of alcohol or drugs
6. Have purchased an adult all-day rover ticket.
Please note that the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway reserves the right to reschedule any Diesel Cab Observer Experience or refuse entry for whatever reason. We are unable to guarantee any particular class of locomotive and the experience is sold on the understanding that a replacement may be necessary at the last-minute. There is a maximum of one participant per ride and no other guests are allowed in the Cab.