I was invited to travel on the footplate to Hartford and back.我应邀去了趟哈特福德, 往返都站在火车司机室的平台上。

The performance of the steam locomotive was dependent on the teamwork of the footplate crew.蒸汽机车的运行取决于机车组人员的协作配合。

The static locomotive can be examined and footplate visits are permitted.可以察看静态机车并允许参观驾驶室。