Great Central Railway

Our Railways at Work weekend has now come to an end for this year, but the event will return next year! Thank you to everyone who visited, and to every member of the GCR family who came together to stage this event. We hope that you all enjoyed your visit. #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/RFo6IOHu6P

"Journey under way... Stanier Class 8 48305 departs from Loughborough Central with empty coaching stock for the day's next passenger train." #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/E5m2PrfuMU

"From the archives: A recreation of the City of Leicester Midland Holiday Express, hauled by visiting WD 2-10-0 90775, approaches Rothley, circa 2003." #GreatCentralRailway #ThrowbackThursdaypic.twitter.com/oMy0EpZxsI

"More news soon... Following the Prime Minister's announcement this evening, we will be actively considering our plans for enhancing services after 21st June. Please bear with us, and we will announce more details soon! #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/a3pZFA3N2d

"Great Western arrival... GWR Modified Hall 6990 'Witherslack Hall' glides into Quorn & Woodhouse station with empty coaching stock for the next departure of the day." 6990 is due to haul trains this weekend 12th and 13th June 2021: http://www.gcrailway.co.uk  #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/5DVlre1Sa0

"Smartly turned-out Sulzer Type 2 D5185 approaches Loughborough Central with a passenger train in October 2020." The last few tickets are still available online for our Class 25 Running Day today 11th June 2021: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/class-25-running-friday-with-d5185/ … #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/g81VSUcmtx

"British Railways Standard Class 5 73156 hauls the non-stop Loughborough to Leicester North leg of 'Journey 3' during of our First Hurrah event on Sunday 6th June 2021." #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/52nqoXzF93

"The evening Fish & Chip special powers southwards towards Leicester North, hauled by 6990 'Witherslack Hall' on Wednesday 9th June 2021." #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/YNcuJlrzpn

"In a scene which could easily be from the early 1950s, GWR Modifed Hall 6990 'Witherslack Hall' steams past Swithland Sidings, with both locomotive and coaches sporting early British Railways livery." #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/VWPo53JU1S

"The First Hurrah continues... " With four steam locomotives, one diesel loco, and our diesel railcar in service, our First Hurrah event continues today Sunday 6th June 2021. Tickets are available at: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/the-first-hurrah/ … #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/astY0oz2u4

"The First Hurrah... Stanier Class 8 48305 pilots Ivatt Class 2 46521 on the first train of the event." With four steam locomotives, one diesel loco, and diesel railcar in service, the First Hurrah continues tomorrow 6th June 2021: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/the-first-hurrah/ … #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/ukhI4nKQiD

"6990 Witherslack Hall storms away from Loughborough Central with empty coaching stock in October 2020." 6990 is due to star as one of four steam locomotives in "The First Hurrah" event this weekend 5th and 6th June 2021: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/the-first-hurrah/ … #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/yjYQBL2aJ4

"Steam and bright sunshine on the Great Central... Ivatt Class 2 46521 passes Swithland Sidings on 29th May 2021." #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/kMHIy0kmxS

"Popular British Railways Standard Class 5 73156 (a class designed by R.A. Riddles) steams along the preserved Great Central main line on a May afternoon..." 73156 is due to be the star of "The Roaring Riddles" on Friday 4th June 2021: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/special.../the-roaring-riddles/ … #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/QferzLKfN4

"The bright sunshine continues as Ivatt Class 2 46521 glides into Rothley station earlier this afternoon." Passenger trains are running tomorrow 31st May 2021, with six steam-hauled departures from Quorn & Woodhouse. #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/HcsttejTaz

"A very pleasant evening on this 29th of May 2021, as Ivatt Class 2 46521 hauls the Charnwood Forester through Leicestershire." #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/P2vc9uju1b

"Looking back to 2015, Ivatt Class 2 46521 creates a fine scene while departing from Loughborough Central with a passenger train." 46521 is one of two steam locomotives in action on passenger trains this Bank Holiday. http://www.gcrailway.co.uk  #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/hhDsztwJ1V

"The lunchtime dining train takes a leisurely journey through Leicestershire, led by Ivatt Class 2 46521, in mid May 2021." Passenger trains are running tomorrow 27th May 2021. Book online at http://www.gcrailway.co.uk  #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/cxyctoNZP0

"Steam-hauled passenger trains are running on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th May 2021, with British Railways Standard Class 5 73156 due to be in service." Book tickets online at http://www.gcrailway.co.uk  #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/b4Yn8cySsp

"Peak Type 4 (Class 45) D123 thunders past Swithland Sidings with a southbound passenger train." D123 is the star of our Diesel Running Day this Friday 28th May, working 6 trips of the line - 96 miles! Tickets are available at: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/class-45-diesel-running-friday-with-d123/ … #GreatCentralRailwaypic.twitter.com/mr9dyuKT4T