Book Review: Heritage Railways in the Midlands by Simon Elson
In this book, the author adds to descriptions of the buildings and rolling stock around heritage railways with fascinating anecdotes of personal experiences before and…
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News from the Great Central Railway
Steam locomotive driver leaves footplate after 55 years
A steam train driver on the Great Central Railway has retired after 55 years of life on the footplate.
Steam locomotive 48305 set for West Yorkshire visit
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has announced that LMS 8F No. 48305 will be visiting them for their Spring Steam Gala. Taking place between…
Three GWR steam locomotives set for Great Central Railway visit
The Great Central Railway will have three very-special guest steam locomotives running during its much-anticipated Winter Steam Gala in January.
Great Central Railway announce the return of the Santa Express for 2024
Great Central Railway opens bookings for its Santa Express trains this Festive season
Nottingham heritage railway completes one project with another underway
The carriage shed at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington for the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) has now been commissioned.
GCR 567 Group orders driving wheel castings
The GCR 567 Loco group has announced that it has ordered the locomotive's four 6ft 9" diameter Driving Wheel castings.
VolkerRail Training exercise straightens out GCR(N) track
VolkerRail aids track straightening between Nottingham and Rushcliffe Halt
Leicestershire gala to be aimed at enthusiasts and families
The upcoming Great Central Railway gala, which is to be held between the 3rd and 6th of October, is set to offer a chance for families and enthusiasts…
GCR Beer Festival to be Biggest in Leicestershire
The Great Central Railway are to have 125 Guest Ales celebrating the lines 125th Anniversary