Brake Van Rides

A fantastic opportunity to travel in our 1950s Brake Van!

We are pleased to announce that tickets to ride in one of our brake vans during our Autumn Steam Gala will soon be available - you can travel as part of our engineering train giving you a fantastic point of view of what our guards get to see!

The engineering train consists of Turbot and Dogfish wagons, some of which have recently been cosmetically restored by our volunteers and don’t they look fantastic!

Brake Van Rides are returns from Harmans Cross to Norden and back. Tickets must be collected from Swanage ticket office prior to boarding. Travel from Swanage to Harmans Cross is included in the fare.

Persons taking part in these events must:

i) be able to climb up to and down from the brake van unaided.

ii) be 16 years of age or older.

Iii) not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

iv)Please note that there are no seats in the brake van so all the time will be spent standing.

v) brake van are drafty places so please wear warm clothing.

All bookings are final, no refunds.