Llangollen based Class 104 to move to Leicestershire
After 33 years of operation, Birmingham RailCar Workgroup has announced that the three-car Class 104 will be moving on to pastures new.
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Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest
The Great Central Railway has announced the final guest locomotive for its Spring Diesel Gala later this month.
Great Central offers a ‘Grandparents Go Half Price’ offer this April
The Great Central Railway in Leicestershire is set to run a special Grandparents Weekend on 18-19 April, offering a discounted heritage rail experienc…
Spring Steam Gala to be held at Hampshire’s Watercress Line
he Watercress Line in Hampshire is set to host its Spring Steam Gala from 24 to 26 April. This three-day celebration of classic locomotives promises n…
Great Central Railway to host Easter Egg Hunt
This Easter, the Great Central Railway will be transforming the line into a colourful trail for an Easter Egg Hunt.
Standout winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards
Among the winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards were 35005 Canadian Pacific and the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s …
Steam locomotive 6990 Witherslack Hall set for Netflix appearance
A resident locomotive from the Great Central Railway will be appearing on screen with a journey on the picturesque line.
Progress report on maintenance of Class 25 and Class 27 at Great Central Railway
The Northampton Type 2 Group has carried out essential maintenance on diesel locomotives Class 25 No. D5185 and Class 27 No. 27056.
Class 55 to return to service after 29 years at Leicestershire railway
For 2026, the Great Central Railway has confirmed a special visitor for the season.
Leicestershire railway offers 50% discount for locals
The Great Central Railway is encouraging those local to them this month through half-price tickets.