With costs of its operations rising the Corris Railway has had to increase the prices for its Your Railway for The Day experience package.
The day includes opportunities to sample, as the participants wish, all aspects of the Railway’s work including working on the footplates of the Corris’ locomotive fleet (one battery electric, an internal combustion trio and an 0-4-2ST steam locomotive), joining the guard in his or her duties, controlling the yard at Maespoeth Junction from the signalbox and enjoying a ride in a gravity train down the Dulas Valley between Corris Station and Maespoeth Junction. Participants can also see behind the scenes in the workshops of both the original locomotive shed and the modern carriage shed at Maespoeth Junction and may have the opportunity to walk down the planned route of the southern extension of the running line, subject to any works in progress on site. The emphasis of the day, which will run from 10.00 to 17.00, can be adapted to match the interests of those attending. Drinks are supplied but not food – however sandwiches etc. can be purchased in the Corris village café which is 100 yards from the station. Participants will also become members of the Corris Railway Society for the year.
The availability of Your Railway for The Day depends on there being no other operations due to take place on the Corris and crucially the availability of volunteers to run the day.
Cost will now be £500 and the maximum number attending the day will be six. This can be reduced to £400 if participants do not wish to include the steam engine. A non-refundable deposit of £100 will be needed at the time of booking and the balance will be due ten days before the experience day.
Participants in the Day must be at least 18 years of age, reasonably fit and must not have consumed alcohol or drugs in the previous 12 hours prior to the start of the Day. For more information and to discuss making a booking contact bookings@corris.co.uk