Railway Adventure with Tanfield Railway’s Steam Engine

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Back for 2025! Tanfield Railway's Footplate Pass Experience.

#About Embark on a unique journey through time with Tanfield Railway's Footplate Pass Experience. Step aboard a steam engine and see the world's oldest railway from the perspective of a driver and fireman.

Your Footplate Pass Experience supports the continued preservation of Tanfield, the world's oldest railway.

Includes

• Full Round Trip: Enjoy one full round trip on the footplate of our iconic steam engines, No.49 or Horden (subject to availability).
• Complimentary Day Travel: Experience Pass holders and one guest can enjoy unlimited train travel for the entire day.
• Tanfield Goody Bag: Take home a piece of the railway with a special Tanfield goody bag. Certificate of Completion: Enjoy a memento from the experience.
• Selected Dates: Footplate Passes are available for visitors on 23rd February 2025, 30th March 2025, 27th April 2025, 29th June 2025 and 28th September 2025.
• Become part of the footplate crew: Don traditional attire for the occasion, with flat cap and boiler suit. PPE provided (gloves, boiler suit). Please wear sturdy shoes.

Important to Know

Please note that Footplate pass holders must be aged 18 or over and complete a health and safety declaration prior to participation. Only one Pass holder can travel on the Footplate at a time. This activity may not be suitable for those with some disabilities, particularly where these affect mobility, concentration, dexterity and co-ordination. If you believe this may be a factor for the participant please contact us in advance to ensure the activity is suitable and to avoid any embarrassment on the day.

Meeting Point

Car parking is available at Andrews House station (NE16 5ET), free of charge. Your experience will start from Marley Hill welcome building - just across the bridge from the car park. Here you will be met by one of our Tanfield greeters.