FDW 5 Day Course
 

Footplate Days & Ways are running another 5 day course at Isfield station from 14th to 18th October. There are still a couple of places available. Clive Groome will take you through 2 days on the theory of steam locomotive design before taking course attendees for 3 days of intensive on-the-footplate instruction. Preparation of the loco, lighting up, oiling up and cleaning. Emptying of the ashpan and smokebox. Learn how to buffer-up, couple-up, manage loose coupled and fitted freight and passenger rolling stock. Propelling as well as hauling, stopping on marks etc. Disposal of the loco at the end of the day.
This is a course for people who want to see what it was like to be a steam engineman. Call 01903 207587 to find out more and sign up.

I enjoyed one of these courses some years ago - recommended.

Now just one place remaining. Discounted price available!

I was on the last course and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Don't miss out.

Extremely, extremely gutted I didn't get to hear about this sooner Mark, are there any more courses likely to happen?

Contact details and course dates are here.
worth every penny.
http://www.steamway.dircon.co.uk/

The next Footplate Days & Ways 5 day course will be held from April 28th to May 2nd. This will take place at Isfield station on the Lavender Line. Spaces are already limited so if you are interested, please contact Clive or Sue on 01903 207587.