Bookings
The 861 Footplate Experience Course will be available on Saturdays and Sundays during the months of March to November or other dates by arrangement (Dates in March/April 2010 may be limited during the Fire Danger Period).
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR 2010
To make enquiries about bookings email driveatrain@puffingbilly.com.au or telephone (03) 9757-0607 (Strictly 861 Footplate Experience enquires only). For Puffing Billy General enquiries please phone (03) 9757-0700.
We will then send you a booking form and when you make the booking you will need to certify that you are of reasonable health and fitness.
Note: On days of 'Total Fire Ban' in the Central Zone, the 861 Footplate Experience will not run. Based on past experience 'Total Fire Bans' are extremely rare in the month of May, and have never been declared in the months of June to November.
The cost
The cost of the 861 Footplate Experience Course is AUD$1,500 including GST (Price current 1/9/2007).
Included in the cost are:
- Exclusive use of locomotive 861 and a train of two vehicles for the day, under the expert guidance of a Puffing Billy Railway driver, fireman, and guard.
- This course operates on a fully operating railway around regular scheduled Puffing Billy services and events.
- Detailed course notes which will be sent to you in advance.
- Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. This can also be provided for your guests for a small additional charge (Must be arranged at time of Booking).
- A Certificate of Completion.
Cancellations
The cost of the 861 Footplate Experience Course includes a $100 non-refundable portion. Any further refunds due to cancellation for medical reasons or other emergencies will be at the discretion of the Puffing Billy Railway.
