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.
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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.
Great Central Railway to recreate highs and lows of 1966
As an antidote to the summer Olympic games, on 10th and 11th August the Great Central Railway is holding its award-winning Railways at Work Gala.
Leicestershire heritage railway announces Christmas programme
Great Central Railway is planning months ahead, launching its festive offering for 2024 and celebrating Christmas in the heat of July!
Leicestershire railway line defunded in Labour announcement
In speech this week, Rachel Reeves announced that the Restoring Your Railways Fund is to be cancelled.
Kids Travel For Just £1 This Summer At The Great Central Railway
This summer, The Great Central Railway offers families the chance to create memories together while learning about the history of Britain's only mainl…
