Great Central Railway
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Special reunification weekend to ‘showcase the potential’ of reunited Great Central Railway
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The two halves of the Great Central Railway – one in Leicestershire, the other in Nottinghamshire – are coming together for a special joint event on the 5th and 6th of April.
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Steam to Mountsorrel
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Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…
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Your gallery: 46100 & 48305 at GCR Steam Gala
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Take a look at Alec Waddington’s photographs from GCR’s Winter Steam Gala. We’d love to see and feature your photography. Fill out the form here to submit yours.
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Full steam ahead for GCR’s 125th anniversary weekend
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The Great Central Railway will be reunified with Great Central Railway Nottingham for the first time in more than 50 years as part of a major weekend of events in March to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the line.
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Great Central Railway announces voluntary redundancy measures
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The Great Central Railway has announced a voluntary redundancy scheme as part of a programme to reduce costs.
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Guest locomotive announced for GCR’s Winter Steam Gala
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BR Standard 4 75069 is on its way to the Great Central Railway.
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Drive a steam train at Great Central Railway
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Ever wanted to drive a steam train? Live the dream at Great Central Railway.
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Cheers to the Great Central Beer Festival
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The Great Central Railway’s annual beer festival takes place over four days this week.
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Standards at the double for flagship GWSR gala
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A popular 69-year-old British Railways mixed traffic 2-6-0 steam locomotive will join the roster for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’s (GWSR) Cotswold Festival of Steam.
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Great Central Railway to fully reopen this weekend
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After partly closing to replace two bridges, trains are returning to the full length of the Great Central Railway this weekend. Two bridges of around 125 years old near Quorn and Woodhouse station were replaced in March, meaning a partial closer of the line. The replacement involved temporarily lifting the track, removing old structures and…
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