Fancy driving a steam engine?

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Fancy driving a steam engine?

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Special Last Minute Offer :!:

Drive and fire a steam locomotive this Saturday 14th September for only £162.50 (50% off the normal £325 price).

Please note that spaces are very limited.

Steam course members operating duties include driving and firing the loco, taking charge of the train as guard and operating the signal boxes.

Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day and a two course buffet for two is included in the price
(Additional buffet lunches can be purchased at £7.50 per person).

A partner is welcome to join you in most of the activities (excluding footplate work) at no extra charge.

Contact http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/ if you are interested. I've done one and very much enjoyed it. Woodman Inn, at Parkend, is great to refresh yourself afterwards :!:
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#2 Post by rich. »

i used to live near there & drank in the woodman.. why didnt i know you then??
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Yes the barmaid still hasn't got over it :!:
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Why? did rich "fix" her electrics too?
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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The hostelry has an electric barmaid? Well ah'll be darned. :?
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Shocked are you :?:
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#7 Post by mach1rob »

Drives a Micra. Allegedly. ;)
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#8 Post by rich. »

a woman of great taste :D

although i havent been there for 10 years, cant afford beer in great britain anymore..
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#9 Post by TerryG »

If we were to believe all your posts you can't afford it in France either ;)
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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#10 Post by rich. »

thats about right, but i make an effort ;)
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