The Package
Our starter package includes theory and practical driving of a Class 14 diesel locomotive: 9529. The course consists of tuition and 1 hour on the footplate. During the time on the footplate, 2 participants will take it in turns to drive the locomotive for a total distance of approximately 12 miles. Participants are also provided with light refreshments. Please note that our experiences are suitable for those aged 18 and above. The course involves driving a light locomotive with no carriages.
Date of Operation: 14th June
The Price
Class 14 locomotive: prices start from £ to be advised
9529 is an 0-6-0 Diesel Hydraulic loco built at Swindon Works in 1964 and weighing in at 48.5 tonnes. Originally intended for hauling working movements between local yards and short-distance freight trains in the western region, 9529 was subsequently purchased by the British Steel Company and operated in Buckminster from 1968 to 1972. It was later moved to Corby Steelworks, where it worked until 1981, after which it was moved to Bardon Hill Quarry until 2010 when it was rescued by the Iron Steel & Traction Group and moved to the Nene Valley Railway. 9529 is used for passenger services as well as shunting and civil engineering trains on the NVR.