Working the Regulator of one of our world famous steam locomotives is an exhilarating experience. Do it once and you may be hooked for life; many are!
Our highly skilled and dedicated team of Drivers and Signallers are passionate about providing a fulfilling learning experience to each course participant. They impart their expertise and technical knowledge in a highly professional manner.We have extended our repertoire of courses and now offer a full range of half-day, one-day and two-day courses to suit all levels of driving ability and pockets.
Experience Days Timetable
Timetable KeyThese timetables are referred to by both colour and a experience name to make our calendar more accessible to our users including those with colour vision deficiencies.
- T
Taster Course
(T) - S
Silver Course
(S) - G
Gold Course
(G)
- B
2 Day Bespoke Course
(B)
- D
Drive a Diesel
(D)
- SG
Signaller's Day
(SG)
- F
Footplate ride
(F)
EACH COURSE MEMBER WILL RECEIVE
- Where applicable use throughout of one of our world-famous steam engines (unless clearly specified as a diesel engine)
- The course as described, with full tuition from qualified drivers or signallers
- A light breakfast & hot beverages (Bespoke, Gold, Silver & Drive a Diesel only)
- One pair of heavy-duty gloves
- A certificate of participation
- Complimentary membership for one year of the RHDR Association (Bespoke, Gold, Silver & Drive a Diesel only)
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OUR RAILWAY DAY EXPERIENCES
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TASTER COURSE
£300
PER PERSON
As the title suggests, this course has been devised to offer the enthusiast a taste of what it’s like to take the controls of one of our world-famous steam locomotives, and also to enjoy the experience of riding the footplate.
The first part of the course involves a double run between New Romney Station and the Romney Warren Halt. The second part of the course if a full round trip riding the footplate.
The course commences at 10.30am and concludes at approx. 2.15pm. A £12.00 lunch voucher is included.
PLEASE NOTE.
Please see website for current availability.
Participants must be 18+ years old.
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SILVER COURSE
£435
PER PERSON
This full-day course has been designed to offer a choice of either the New Romney to Hythe section of the line or the New Romney to Dungeness section.
The day commences at 08:30am with a light breakfast and safety briefing. There are three participants per course and each participant should have at least 15miles of driving. A light breakfast and a two-course lunch are included.
PLEASE NOTE.
Please see website for current availability.
Participants must be 18+ years old.
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GOLD COURSE
£650
PER PERSON
Designed for two participants this course covers the full 13.5-mile line and provides each participant with the opportunity to drive for at least 28 miles in total. A light breakfast and a two-course lunch are included.
PLEASE NOTE.
Please see website for current availability.
Only available to those who have completed the Silver Course.
Participants must be 18+ years old. -
2 DAY BESPOKE COURSE
£2600
PER PERSON
Our bespoke courses are a steam enthusiast’s dream!
A one-to-one course, spanning two full days but meticulously planned by our highly-experienced Operations team and tailor-made to your level of experience.
PLEASE NOTE.
Participants must be 18+ years old.
Get in touch now to arrange your ultimate personalised experience!
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DRIVE A DIESEL
£275
PER PERSON
Our experienced drivers teach participants how to operate the diesel locomotive. This course is run a half-day course for one participant or it can be extended to a full day for a group of no more than four participants. The course includes a light breakfast & safety briefing, two-course lunch and either the full round trip or two return trips to either end of the line.
PLEASE NOTE.
Maximum group size of 4
Please see website for current availability.
Participants must be 18+ years old.
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SIGNALLER'S DAY
£325
PER PERSON
This is a “hands-on” experience commencing with a Footplate Ride from New Romney to Hythe, after a safety briefing, participants will spend the morning working alongside our qualified Signaller, learning the principles of interlocking and block working, turning and watering the locomotives. The afternoon session will be spent at New Romney with more opportunities to practise the skills learned during the morning session. A £12 lunch voucher is included.
PLEASE NOTE.
Participants must be 18+ years old.
Please see website for current availability.
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FULL FOOTPLATE RIDE
£175
PER PERSON
Participants will ride the footplate for an exhilarating full round trip aboard a steam engine.
PLEASE NOTE.
Footplate Rides are NOT available when the PINK timetable is in operation.
Steam: Participants must be 16+ years old.
Diesel: Participants must be 16+ years old.
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HALF FOOTPLATE RIDE
£125
PER PERSON
Ride the footplate for an exhilarating 13.5 mile trip aboard a steam engine.
You can pay £175.00 for a full round trip or just £125.00 for a half round trip.
PLEASE NOTE.
Footplate Rides are NOT available when the PINK timetable is in operation.
Please call for current availability.
STAY AND STEAM
Our very own self-catering accommodation block at New Romney station is available to book. Fully heated and serviced (bed linen and towels provided), with a fitted kitchen, two bathrooms, four single and one double bedroom.This accommodation must be booked and paid for in full in advance. BOOK OUR ACCOMMODATION
MAKING IT SPECIAL
Why not share the memories of this very special experience with family members?-
SHARE THE EXPERIENCE
RH&DR is offering each Footplate participant the opportunity to bring along family members or friends to travel on the Driver Experience train. Travel on the train as much as you wish for just £50.00 adult and £25.00 child.
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BESPOKE HEADBOARDS
The perfect steam souvenir. From just £120 you can have your own personalised headboard to take away with you as a reminder of your special experience. Must be ordered 4 weeks in advance.
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