[Silver Fox Phil]

Originally Posted by wyberton

I did mine 10 years ago at the GCR,the railway is only a mile away.A Brillant day right from the word go.Started with introductions a tour of the Museum and the engine sheds an explanation of the signalling systems etc.Lunch on board a train(not a dining car), next came footplate trips and then Driving.I shared the footplate with another chap so had about 6 footplate rides, a great experience.there was also free entrance for my family,my eldest daughter even managed to blag a footplate ride while the engine was running around the train at Leicester North.All in all a fantastic day the railway staff couldn't have been more obliging,just one more thing enjoy the day where ever you do it, it'll stay with for the rest of your life.
Derek

Thanks for the info, after doing a lot of research I think I will go with the GCR and let you all know of my experience. Watch this space.