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The Bronze stage course is carried out over two days and has theoretical and practical elements. Numbers are limited to a maximum of six participants to ensure you get the full experience from your course.
Day 1 - has talks and demonstrations on safety, making steam and boiler management, locomotive operation and signalling theory, meaning you have the the best possible information for day 2. The day also includes visits to the signal box, locomotive sheds and workshops.
Day 2 - starts at 07:30 to prepare the locomotive for the day's work including oiling and lighting the fire. Watch as the steam that you've created brings the loco to life. The climax of the day's proceedings is three round trips to Blue Anchor hauling an empty passenger train.
You will have one trip firing and the other driving and spend the other trips in the coaches learning about the other end of the business with the Guard. The day ends with disposal of the locomotive and certificate presentation for completing the course successfully.
You must be 18 years+ to take part in the Steam Engineman Courses.
This two day course includes lunch and refreshments on both days and course notes including detailed diagrams.
Once you have completed the bronze course, you are then able to undertake the rest of our Steam Engineman Courses, where your knowledge from the bronze course is essential before a silver stage then gold stage.
If you have previously completed the old stage one course with us, please call us on 01643 704996 to discsus your options.
Your first day (first day date indicated on your ticket) will start at 9.30am at Minehead in the Steam Engineman Classroom and will include:
Day two start 7.30am at Minehead your day will include:
Please note only course participants may travel on the train.
When Steam Engineman Courses are held, the railway does not operate a public service, therefore buffets and shops may be closed to the public. Friends of participants are, however welcome to visit station areas to take photographs.
Please ensure you bring with you:
If you have any questions in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact us on 01643 704996 or email [email protected] .
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