03 Juky 2011 Yeovil Railway Centre offers good value Driver Experience events for 1 or 2 guests prior to opening to the public on its regular Steam Train Days as well as All-Day events for up to 8 people. For details CLICK HERE . There are a handful of dates still available in September/October (as at 14/07/11) in 2011.

Our guests get to drive Peckett 'Pectin' under instruction after helping prepare the engine (if they wish). (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Use of the turntable is normally included - first using the engine's vacuum system.... (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

....a look into the mechanics.... (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

....followed by some effort to push the turntable manually!! You dont get to do this many other railways!! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Friends and relatives are welcome to come along and take pictures. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

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