Looking for that perfect gift for your loved one or a great Christmas Present?

Then look no further than a Footplate Experience with a difference, here at the Foxfield Railway. A perfect gift for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement gifts or just to say thank you!

A golden opportunity awaits for them to take to the controls of a unique Steam Locomotive. Excite the senses, sights, sounds and feel the magnificent power of these industrials servants at your fingertips!

Why Choose the Foxfield Railway?

Simple! Foxfield Railway is one of only a few industrial railways in preservation throughout the whole country. Our unique feature is that we only operate industrial locomotives, typical types that would have operated along the line in its National Coal Board days. Authentic trains in an authentic setting!

Of course the railway is more than just of industrial importance. The line gently winds its way through the beautiful North Staffordshire scenic countryside, over two miles of changing gradients to the peaceful woodland halt at Dilhorne Park.

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Contact Us for Booking Details on:

01782 396210

What do we offer you?

Imagine yourself on the footplate, taking hold of the regulator, the heat of the roaring fire and the steady beat of the loco under your control!

We can put you in the picture and fulfil that long term ambition.

Also we allow family to travel on board the train hauled through the beautiful North Staffordshire Countryside.

A typical day itinerary of what you can expect for your experience.

(Please note: this is an example and may differ from the one below and is at the discretion of your trainer at all times)

09:30 - 09:45 Your arrival (beverages)

09:45 - 10:15 Reception and safety briefing

10:15 - 10:45 Site Tour

11:00 - 11:15 1st short familiarisation trip

11:15 - 11:30 2nd short familiarisation trip

11:30 - 12:30 1st full round trip

12:30 - 13:15 Lunch (free for delegates)

13:30 - 14:30 2nd full round trip

14:45 Opportunities for stock shunting

15:45 Disposal of the locomotive (the really dirty bit!)

& finish