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Diesel Driver Experiences with 37227:

Can you see yourself driving this powerful Class 37 diesel locomotive?

On Saturdays 31 May, 19 July and 06 September 2025 you can get a feel of a first generation mainline diesel and experience the sheer power as you unleash its engine to tackle our steeply graded railway! You will get to pull a rake of 1950s passenger coaches when you drive a round trip of the line up to our boundary gate at Thame Junction and return, all made under guidance from our experienced driving instructor. We are confident you will have a great time!

Our friendly and knowledgeable train crew will look after all our new drivers and guide them throughout their Diesel Driver Experience. Your session will begin with a safety briefing, followed by a familiarisation session with the locomotive to show how it works and the operatin of its controls. We'll be getting you used to starting and stoping the train safely along the seven-mile round trip of the line. You will actually get two trips in the cab, one as a driver and one as an observer. 

You can also bring along up to six guests for a free ride in the passenger coaches if arranged in advance – share the fun with family and/or friends! Your party are free to travel on the train on as many trips as you wish (five in all).

In addition, you and your guests are welcome to stay for more trips of the line and please do discuss with Chris by email below.

The price is £425 for each session. 

Refreshments

Your Driving Experience course price includes refreshments for the driver and one guest. We will be delighted to provide refreshments for additional guests at our regular prices.

The driver and special requests

If you are buying this experience as a gift please let us know the name of the driver in the additional information box on the booking form. Our aim is to ensure all of our visitors to have a wonderful and memorable visit with us. If you have a special request then do let us know (email below) and we’ll see how we can accommodate your wishes.

For further information and to book?

You can book online below, or if you would like to find out more including diesel locomotive availability please email Chris, Experiences Coordinator, at driverexperience@chinnorrailway.co.uk

THE PARTICIPANT MUST:

1.    Be aged over 18 years
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.

Please note that the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway reserves the right to reschedule any diesel footplate ride or refuse entry for whatever reason. The ride is for one adult participant aged 18 years or over and no other guests are allowed on the footplate.

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Sat 31 May 2025

10:30 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ Sorry - Sold Out

10:35 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ

14:00 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ Sorry - Sold Out

14:05 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ Sorry - Sold Out

Sat 19 Jul 2025
10:30 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ
10:35 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ
14:00 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ
14:05 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ
Sat 06 Sep 2025
10:30 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ
10:35 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ
14:00 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ
14:05 departing from: Chinnor Station OX39 4BZ