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This Father's Day, we are offering a rare and unique opportunity to join the crew on the footplate of our steam and diesel locomotives. You can experience the power of these locomotives from the best seat in the house!

Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific train offering a complete round trip on the footplate from North Weald to Ongar and Epping Forest*. Footplate ride tickets include an All Day Rover so you can enjoy the rest of your day travelling "on the cushions"! 

These footplate rides are extremely limited and are available at the following time, departing from North Weald station: 

Class 20 diesel locomotive: 10.05; 11.20; 12.00; 12.50; 13.35, 14.25, 15.10, 15.55*
Steam locomotive: 12.00, 13.35, 15.10

The footplate trip lasts between 65 and 80 minutes depending on the train chosen. 

* The 15.55 departure is a "short trip" from North Weald to Ongar and return only. This service does not operate into Epping Forest and lasts 35 minutes. 

Please note: This is a footplate experience only. You will not be driving or firing the locomotive. You should not bring bags on the footplate due to limited room. Alcohol must not be consumed prior to your footplate adventure. The crew may refuse access to the footplate if they believe any participant is intoxicated. Participants on the steam locomotive footplate ride must wear long sleeved clothing and trousers and closed toe footwear (trainers are acceptable).