# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Father's Day 08 Shunter Driver Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Father’s Day 08 Shunter Driving Experience 🚂

Looking for a truly unique Father’s Day gift?

This Father’s Day, give your dad the chance to take control of one of our heritage diesel locomotives and experience driving our 08 shunter on the steep gradients of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

Starting from Platform 3 at Wirksworth Station, dad and up to six guests will meet their instructor before climbing aboard for this unforgettable experience, lasting approximately 20–30 minutes.

After being introduced to the controls, your dad will drive the locomotive north from Wirksworth, pulling our traditional Toad brake van towards Ravenstor.

The journey climbs steadily past our maintenance shed, beneath Cemetery Lane bridge and around the curve towards the railway’s famous 1-in-27 gradient before arriving at Ravenstor Platform 1.

Following a short pause for photographs and a little history of the line, comes the really exciting part…

Your dad will take full control of the brakes as he carefully guides the locomotive back down the steep incline towards Wirksworth Station.

📅 Sunday 21 June
📍 Wirksworth Station
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Includes up to six guests
⏱️ Approx. 20–30 minute experience

A fantastic Father’s Day gift and a rare opportunity to get hands-on with a working heritage diesel locomotive!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matlock/fathers-day-08-shunter-driver-experience/200030086764431
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Matlock
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Station Road , DE4 4FB Wirksworth, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.08257
- **long**: -1.57119
- **full address**: Station Road , DE4 4FB Wirksworth, United Kingdom, Artist Trading Post, Matlock, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Father's Day 08 Shunter Driver Experience being held?
  - **A:** Father's Day 08 Shunter Driver Experience takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Station Road , DE4 4FB Wirksworth, United Kingdom, Artist Trading Post, Matlock, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Father's Day 08 Shunter Driver Experience?
  - **A:** Father's Day 08 Shunter Driver Experience is organized by The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

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