Pectin is an 0-4-0ST built by Peckett's of Bristol in 1921. It spent most of it's working life on the site of British Aluminium at Burnisland, Fife in Scotland. The loco was purchased by 6000 Locomotive Association, in 1971 and moved to their base in Hereford at Bulmer's Cider, where it acquired the name "Pectin". It came to Yeovil Junction in 1995 on loan and has been a firm favourite with all concerned ever since. On 2 July 2006 the engine was donated to Yeovil Railway Centre as the 6000 Locomotive Association was to be wound up.
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
One person can join the loco crew at the beginning of one of our regular Train Days (run from March to October), help prepare the loco and then enjoy a spell on the footplate (including driving the engine under instruction) before the site opens to the public! Cost £70 + VAT (@ 15% = £80.50).
A whole day shared course for up to 8 people including instruction on safety and operational procedures, followed by preparation and driving. Experience shunting and use of the turntable. Cost £350 + VAT per group (@ 15% = £402.50).
If you need a quote for a larger group etc please get in touch.
HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION AND BOOK A COURSE?
Please write to the address below or send an e-mail to the Webmaster (Click here to go to Contacts page). To book a course
please print the booking form below which can be completed and forwarded to:
Driver Experience Courses
Yeovil Railway Centre
Yeovil Junction Station
YEOVIL
Somerset
BA22 9UU
DRIVER EXPERIENCE - STEAM BOOKING FORM
STEAM
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Pre-Train Day with Pectin
£80.50
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Full day with Pectin
£402.50
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£
Total amount payable
£
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*Cheque (please make payable to South West Main Line Steam Company)
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South West Main Line Steam Company is a Company Limited by Guarantee.
Registration Number: 2929246 Registered Charity Number: 1043581
Registered Office: 17 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset.
