At the Throttle: Diesel

Put yourself in the engineer's seat of Southern Railway FP-7 No. 6133!  The 6133 was built in 1950 for both freight and passenger train service, and is one of the museum’s most popular locomotives.  After a quick safety briefing and instruction on how to operate the locomotive, climb aboard for your turn to ride down the rails! Join us for this once in a lifetime experience that any rail fan will love. Do it for yourself or purchase as a gift for your favorite rail fan! Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your selected time for a safety orientation session. Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver's license. Check-in at the Barber Junction Visitor, where you will be directed to the event location.  Be prepared to sign a liability release form prior to your session and show ID. Clothing appropriate to a working rail yard should be worn at all times.  Jeans/overalls/long pants, long sleeve shirt, and boots are required. Participants wishing to have their picture made should bring a camera.  Museum admission must be purchased at the Visitor Center for participants and anyone accompanying participants during regular museum hours.  NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. EVENT OPERATES RAIN OR SHINE. PLEASE LIST PARTICIPANT'S NAME IN THE TICKET HOLDER FIELD AT CHECKOUT.  This experience is not ADA accessible.  Participant must be able to pull him/herself up from the ground by holding onto railing on side of locomotive while climbing vertical stairs up the side of the locomotive, then enter the locomotive cab through the side door.

Must be 18 years old with valid driver's license. All prices are the same regardless of age group.  This experience is not ADA accessible.