Footplate experiences

[qarty]

I have a train mad dad. Want to book him a steam train footplate experience. Has anyone been on one? Any recommendations? North west/midlands preferably.

 

[Narrowgauge725]

Have a look at wowcher there is often considerable savings to be made over advertised price at Heatherslaw. Full day on footplate https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/steam-footplate-experience-courses-1

 

[30907]

Have a look at wowcher there is often considerable savings to be made over advertised price at Heatherslaw. Full day on footplate https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/steam-footplate-experience-courses-1

Googling "Footplate experience" brings up plenty, some of which are rather nearer the OP's location

 

[LGM08]

Take a look at the ELR, we’re only in Bury. Have to be quick though as they sell out sharpish.

 

[AndrewE]

I have heard good reports of the SVR footplate experience days. Easily accessible via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Kidder. If it starts at Bewdley or Bridgnorth you might have to have a b&b beforehand.
You have left it a bit late to book for this year - see https://svr.co.uk/experience/footplate-experiences/
GWSR do them too, but that's not quite so accessible. East lanc railway seem to have availability for 6 sept (only!)

I did it once (not saying where) and it was absolutely brilliant.

 

[YorkshireBear]

Good to see some still going ahead. I know many stopped as the costs increased substantially with coal increases.

 

[AndrewE]

How much do you want to spend? (Don't answer!) I just got an email from the SVR linking to https://svr.co.uk/experience/footplate-experiences/

Bahamas for £800? 30 Aug, still some availability apparently...