ADB975397 – Test Car 2
An interesting project is currently taking place at GCR, where an important vehicle used in railway testing is being restored... Class 47 47221 with Test Car 2 during slip/brake testing on the East...
View ArticleLast chance to travel behind 8F 48624 before overhaul.
Stanier Class 8 (8F) 48624 will be hauling its final weekend trains this coming weekend 27th and 28th July 2019 before being withdrawn for overhaul. This popular example of Sir William Stanier's heavy...
View ArticleAnnual General Meetings, Saturday, 6th July
The Great Central Railway PLC's annual general meeting will be held at the Pre-Prep Hall, Loughborough Grammar School LE11 2DU on Saturday 6th July 2019 at 10.30 am (doors open from 10 am). As usual,...
View ArticleA reunion from 1969 – the early days
A group led by John Clayton will be holding a nostalgic reunion on 18th August of the 1969 Belgrave & Birstall Action Group and Leicester Industrial Locomotive Group who celebrate their 50th...
View ArticleSteam Dreams Discount for Friends Members
Steam Dreams, the mainline steam train tours company, is kindly offering a 10% discount on their day trips for all members of Friends of Great Central Main Line (FoGCML). The discount is offered to...
View ArticleA reunion from 1969 – the early days
A group led by John Clayton will be holding a nostalgic reunion on 18th August of the 1969 Belgrave & Birstall Action Group and Leicester Industrial Locomotive Group who celebrate their 50th...
View ArticleSteam Dreams Discount for Friends Members
Steam Dreams, the mainline steam train tours company, is kindly offering a 10% discount on their day trips for all members of Friends of Great Central Main Line (FoGCML). The discount is offered to...
View ArticleLoughborough Station improvements – update on Refreshment Room
Over the coming weeks, a programme of improvements will begin at our Loughborough Central station. Initially, remedial work will be carried out on the guttering around the platform canopy to be...
View ArticleCrossing the Canal appeal reaches £376,000
We're delighted to report that the Crossing the Canal appeal total has now reached £376,000! Meanwhile on the bridge itself, work has been continuing inside the protective sheeting which surrounds the...
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