Ultimate Tram Driving Experience

The thrill of driving a vintage tram

This unique package allows you to spend a whole day learning how to drive one of our Vintage Trams in a stunning location. 

Your day

On arrival you will be greeted by one of our instructors and taken into the Museum. The day begins over refreshments with a chance to get to know our expert instructors. During the morning session they will take you through the tram driving process and health and safety.  You will then take to the tram with your instructor and a guard for a tour of the driving route and, under the watchful eye of our instructors, take controls of one of our fleet of vintage trams.

The mile long track offers a chance to practice navigating the points, tram stops and the Derbyshire hills.
Each person will usually have time to complete at least 4 round trips. There will also be opportunities to perform Guard duties on ‘the back platform’, including trolley turning (where fitted), bell signals, and changing points. Family and friends are welcome to join you on the drive and can get involved by helping turn the trolley pole or just enjoy the ride.

The day ends when you return the trams to the depot, and re-assemble for refreshments and de-briefing.  Once you have the airbrake course under your belt, why not follow it up with the handbrake course? The day is very similar to the airbrake course, but allows you to learn to operate a handbrake tramcar.

The cost for 2025 is £425.00 per candidate (or for candidates returning within the last 4 years the cost will be £400.00), which includes lunch and admission for the candidate and one guest. Additional guests can be accommodated at extra cost if booked in advance.

Ultimate Tram Driving Experiences take place on Fridays in the spring and autumn season, when the Museum is closed to the public, but the exhibitions will be open for viewing.  We also offer each candidate a gift voucher to return with one guest for a future visit when the Museum is open to the public.

Please see the booking details below.  If you wish to purchase a gift voucher for the experience, please email: Amanda.Blair@tramway.co.uk

If you wish to receive dates for the Ultimate Tram Driving Experiences, these will be confirmed by February 2025. Please email: Amanda.Blair@tramway.co.uk