We’re opening our factory doors for an exclusive opportunity to see how our products are made, and meet the people behind PECO.
The Tour
PECO ‘Tours’ is a new programme which will offer enthusiasts, clubs & associations, the opportunity to come and see what PECO does and how it manufactures all of its model railway track & accessories right here in the UK. The tours will allow visitors to learn about how products are taken from concept through to creation and to see the PECO business in full operation and the processes which our products undergo. You'll also get to see the impressive PECO Tool Room, the Mould Shop, Wagon Line and a behind the scenes visit to the Railway Modeller offices.
The Day
On arrival, visitors will be welcomed by their Tour Guide and offered coffee, tea & biscuits, before watching a film on a brief history of the company, the main manufacturing processes they will be seeing and also some health and safety reminders.
Each tour group will consist of 8 people with a maximum of 2 groups on any tour day.
There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the tour, handle product, see the entire process of parts being assembled, and visit the PECO Tool Room, before lunch onboard the Pullman Orion carriage, with a 30 minute Q&A and discussion with one of the PECO senior management. Then the groups will come together to assemble their very own souvenir limited edition wagon for them to take home. At the end of the day, groups will have a chance to look around the exhibition, as well as visit The Model Railway Shop, where they can use their 10% discount on any product that is in stock.
The Cost
The cost for these new and exclusive PECO 'Tours' is £65.00 per person or £120.00 for two people.
Places will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Arrival time: 9.30am | Day ends: 4:00pm
This includes:
Refreshments throughout the day, a 1.5hr tour of the PECO factory, 1.5 hrs in the Pecorama Gardens with a free train ride, lunch onboard Orion Pullman car, a Q&A with a PECO senior manager, assembly of a unique souvenir wagon to take home, 10% discount in The Model Railway Shop and a goodie bag.
(This will take you to the Pecorama booking page)
Terms & Conditions
1. The PECO Factory Tour is wheelchair-accessible; however, participants must be able to independently control their wheelchair or be accompanied by a carer. Please note that the site is extremely steep in places, particularly at Pecorama, and this should be considered when booking. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010; please contact us in advance to discuss specific accessibility needs. 2. Children over the age of 10 may only enter the factory premises if accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to enter the factory for safety reasons. Parents, guardians, and group leaders are responsible for the supervision and behaviour of minors throughout the visit. 3. School classes must be accompanied by a minimum of two responsible adults per group. 4. Closed shoes must be worn during the tour. Steel toecap overshoes will be provided and must be worn when entering the tooling room. 5. Photography and filming are only permitted at specified points during the tour, as directed by staff. 6. Animals are not allowed in the facility, with the exception of registered assistance dogs. 7. The consumption of food and beverages is not permitted during the tour. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes or vapes, is strictly prohibited. 8. All visitors must follow the safety instructions and emergency procedures provided by PECO staff at all times. 9. Current global events can have a significant influence on our production. As a result, tours may be cancelled for operational reasons. Should this occur, we will offer an alternative date or arrange a refund as soon as possible. 10. PECO reserves the right to change or cancel bookings at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, alternative dates will be offered or a full refund provided. This does not affect your statutory rights. 11. If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance. Refunds or rescheduling may be offered at PECO’s discretion, unless otherwise required under consumer law. 12. While we take every reasonable precaution to ensure your safety, PECO cannot accept liability for any personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property unless caused by our negligence or a breach of statutory duty. 13. PECO shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, extreme weather, strikes, pandemics, or government restrictions. 14. Personal data collected during the booking process will be handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
