Frequently Asked Questions about Land Trains Hire & Sales

What is the minimum hire period for a Land Train?

You can hire our Land Trains for a day, a few days, weekly or for whatever period you need one.

Does a Land Train come with a Driver?

Yes, our Fully Inclusive Hire Package means that our Land Train is delivered to you with a qualified and experienced Driver, a Guard/Conductor to look after your passengers, Comprehensive Insurance and all Fuel and Oils.

Can Land Trains be driven on the road?

Yes, our Land Trains are fully road legal. However, to operate on the road they do require a Vehicle Special Order from the Department of Transport and we arrange that. Our Novelty trains are not legal to operate on the Public Highway only on Private Land or Public Highway under a Road closure notice.

How many passengers can a Land Train carry?

That will depend on the number of carriages. A typical two carriage Land Train can carry approximately 35passengers, dependent upon age and size of the passengers. A Novelty Train approximately 18passengers.

How big is the Land Train?

Approximately 14mtrs long and a maximum height of 2050mm

Can you collect fares for us?

Yes, if you want to charge your passengers our Guard/Conductor will collect fares for you.

Where can a Land Train operate?

Land Trains are similar to most motor vehicles in that they can travel on roads, hard surfaces and dry grassed areas, but they can’t operate ‘off road’ and they don’t like big hills! A site survey may sometimes be required.

How fast do Land Trains travel?

By Department of Transport regulations Land Trains must only travel at a maximum of 10mph on a Public Highway. Novelty Trains are similar to a walking pace.

What happens when it rains?

The Land Train carriages are open which is great for sunny days, but don’t worry our carriages have terrific ‘wet weather’ curtains, that are fitted quickly if it starts to rain.

Do you work Nationwide?

Yes, we deliver and operate all over the UK.

Can I advertise on the Land Train?

Yes, either you, or your sponsor/s of your Event, can add ‘low tack’ vinyl graphics to the Land Train carriage doors and panels and or ‘display boards’ can be affixed to each side of the carriage roof. Four boards in total can be added each approximately 3000 x 400mm.