Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to pass through Leicestershire this week
45596 Bahamas is back on the mainline later this week as it heads for the Nene Valley Railway. Departing Vintage Trains’ base at Tyseley at…
Tag: Leicestershire
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
Major improvements underway at Leicestershire railway station
A programme of major improvements is being carried out to the railway station at Market Harborough in Leicestershire.
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…
Steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange set for Leicestershire visit
The Battlefield Line has announced that they will be receiving a visit from New-Build 6880 Betton Grange later in 2024.
GCR Beer Festival to be Biggest in Leicestershire
The Great Central Railway are to have 125 Guest Ales celebrating the lines 125th Anniversary
What next for Tornado steam locomotive after ‘successful’ weekend in Leicestershire
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust's New-Build A1 No. 60163 Tornado took a major step towards returning to mainline service last weekend (30th Aug/1st Sept…
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado set to haul trains in Leicestershire this weekend
The Great Central Railway has announced that trains this weekend will be hauled by LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado this weekend. This is the locomotives…
Trains to return to Nottinghamshire railway for first time since COVID pandemic
Next month trains will once more run between the Great Central Railway (Nottingham)’s base at Ruddington and the former Great Central Railway main l…
Steam locomotive 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ will visit Great Central Railway Gala
West Somerset Railway locomotive 7828 'Odney Manor' will be travelling to Leicestershire to be a special guest.
