Diesel Driver Experience
The Dynamic Diesel Package
For 1 Person
Would like to drive a broad-gauge diesel-electric locomotive?
Then the VGR Diesel Driver Experience Package is for you!
Your Locomotive
Y Class Diesel Electric - in Victorian Railways Blue & Gold.
Driving a diesel locomotive is something that you'll be able to boast about to your family and friends. You'll get to work with the instructing crew to carry out the various mechanical inspections and then to start the mighty diesel engine.
From there, you'll be working closely with the guard as you move the engine round the yard, putting your freight train together. After a refreshing cuppa, it's time to depart for Castlemaine with you at the controls of the Genuine Victorian Railway's Y-class locomotive.
At Castlemaine, you'll have the chance to assist the signalman while the locomotive changes ends. After lunch with the crew, it's time to climb back in to the driver's seat for the return journey to Maldon.
Cost
The Dynamic Diesel Package is $1485 incl. GST
Included in the course fee is:
When can the Experience take place?
The Diesel Driver Experience can be enjoyed on any day when we are not running passenger services, i.e not on Sundays, Wednesdays, Saturdays during School Holidays or on Special Event Weekends. Bookings may be limited during the summer fire danger period months (December - March).
What’s Involved?
With confirmation of your booking, you will receive a set of course notes to read through before attending the experience
[A total of 34 km]
Further Information
Map & Line Gradient Chart of the VGR
Accommodation
Located near Maldon Station is Maldon's Eaglehawk Motel (ph 03 5475 2750). The VGR recommends this Motel should you be seeking accommodation.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE |
"I wish to place on record how much I enjoyed the train driving experience on your railway last Tuesday. It was a most amazing experience indeed, one which I will never forget. I had driven trains before on a couple of previous occasions (again in Victoria), but the time I spent on the VGR surpassed them all! - Udaya Peeligama" |
"I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone which helped out on Saturday. It was literally the second best day of my life (I have to say that right as I'm married!). - Tim Meier" |
"VGR is just so different. I expected my first hour to be full of inductions, questionnaires to make sure I had understood inductions, sign all the disclaimers etc etc. Nope – just grab that oil can and start greasing son. Could not have had a greater experience. - Peter Wise" |
"I cannot express what a fantastic experience I had driving the loco under that wonderful crew on the day. I did not expect it to be as good to be quite honest - I still talk about it with excitement. The level of professionalism you apply to running VGR is outstanding. Sharing the day with my family and friends was an added bonus - they had a ball And we are still talking about it." |
"I would like to express my thanks to your society for making this experience available. The experience has left a great impression, not just for me, but also on the rest of my family. I speak highly of your organization to all others that I have contact with and recommend the experience to them." |
For more information
Please complete the Enquiry Form on our Contact Us Page
or
arrange a date for a friend or relative
- the experience makes an exciting, unique and memorable gift !
Don't Just Ride It - Drive It!!