Private Hire
Ideal for those who want a more private experience, or who are wanting to use a train for a specific purpose. A private hire is the way to go for wanting a fully flexible day out or event!
Booking details are at the bottom of this page.
Party/Event Hire  Looking for a more exclusive experience, away from the regular running day crowds? Then a Private Hire is perfect for you!In a Private Hire, you and your group get exclusive usage of the train for multiple* trips throughout the day. We can offer usage of any of our fleet (subject to operational availability), and cater the event to be fully flexible to suit your requirements. Options: Diesel Multiple Unit Choose between a range of our Class 101, 142 and 143 Multiple Units for private hire! These units are an ideal option for a cheaper but high-capacity hire. Base Price: £200 Multiple Operation: £300 (Exclusive to our 14X fleet) Diesel Locomotive Wanting something with a bit more power? A diesel locomotive is the ideal choice! We have a variety of high-powered shunters to choose from which can all accommodate your hire's needs. Base Price: £250 (Brake Van) Coaching Stock: £300 Steam Locomotive Steam has always been a fan-favourite! So, why not treat yourself and your group to a locomotive for the day? We can offer either of our steam locomotives for hire. Base Price: £800 (Brake Van) Coaching Stock: £850 Extras Not every event is complete without a few finishing touches! We can provide a multitude of extras so you and your group can take full advantage of your time at the Plym Valley! Room Hire: £40 for an hour, £20 extra for any additional. We offer an indoor space for hire in case of something that can't be done on one of our trains. It can function as a party room that can be decorated to suit, or serve as a seating area - whatever your needs are we can try to accommodate them! Food: Hot Meals - £5 each, Picnic Lunches - £3 each. No day is complete without a good meal! If you plan to stay a while, why not treat yourself to our selection of catering options! - A main meal e.g. chicken nuggets or a burger. Our Picnic Lunch can include: - A choice of freshly-prepared sandwiches. All of our food is designed to make sure everyone gets a choice, so we will gladly cater to dietary requirements and allergies - just let us know in advance!: | Static Hires Is railway-related training required, or is a train needed for a project? We offer static hiring of our locomotives, if you need less of a travel experience and more practical use. We have worked with a variety of organisations in the past, ranging from film companies to the Police! We aim to cater for every need to ensure that you are provided with what is needed for the day. All static hires will range in price depending on what needs to be done, such as where a train may need to be placed, if it needs to be moved more than once, and how long it may be needed for!
Static hire for a film company to film a police action scene using our Class 08 and Mk2 coaching stock.
Static hire for another film company for a project using our Class 143 multiple unit.
Static hire for the Police for a train hijack scenario using our Class 142 multiple unit.  A static hire for evacuation training with a mainline company using our Class 142. |
Interested in a hire?
If interested, please email plymvalleyrailway@gmail.com and include:
What type of hire you would like to do.
An approximate date/timeframe for the hire to take place in.
How many people you plan to bring.
Any extras desired.
