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Major breakthrough! Reunification of two railways
The Great Central Railway’s long held ambition to reunite two sections of the line is taking a dramatic leap forward. The GCR is entering a partnership with Network Rail to build a bridge over the...
View ArticleMain Line No.155 – Major Printer’s Error
Members will have just received the latest edition of Main Line – Main Line No.155 – Summer 2013. Many will have already noticed that pages 49 and 53 are the same. This is because the printer has...
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All is well with QWAG!
QWAG at Ruddington in 2010 just before leaving the GCR(N) – Alan Watson Members will have read, on page 94 of Main Line No.155, the concern expressed by Lionel Blower about the state of Ruston diesel...
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70013 Oliver Cromwell back in Steam
No.70013 runs through Loughborough Central on test on 1st June, 2013 – Mike Stirland After the completion of successful hydraulic and static steam tests No.70013 Oliver Cromwell ran a series of running...
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Moshi Monsters Success
All the activity at Rothley on the Moshi Monsters Weekend – Dennis Wilcock All the fun of the fair at Rothley during the Moshi Monsters Weekend. On Saturday, 1st June, 2013 the sun came out to welcome...
View ArticleMain Line 155 – Major Printer’s Error
One of the errors that the printer made was to print the wrong page 49! The correct page 49 may be viewed here. Later this week the correct magazine will be posted on Main Line eLine. Return to the...
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Grand Spring Raffle Boosts Progress on No.6990
Such has been the success of the Grand Spring Draw 2013 operated by Friends on behalf of The David Clarke Railway Trust that the stays required to complete the firebox are about to be ordered. This...
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1940s Wartime Event 7th – 9th June
Live the experience of wartime Britain as the mainline goes back in time! Enjoy live music, vintage flypasts and watch hundreds of re-enactors who will bring the stations and trains to life.. This is...
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Cromwell & Sulzer Weekend 15th & 16th June
Don’t miss the chance to take a ride behind Cromwell this weekend as well as 2 type 2 Sulzers!
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1940s Sunday lunch – seats available!
This weekend’s 1940s Sunday lunch train – tickets include admission to our famous wartime weekend!
View ArticleWeekly newsletter 06/05/13
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View ArticleLoughborough canopy – stop press!
After three years and hundreds of thousands of pounds spent, it is great news to receive the following email from Tony Sparks. “All canopy glass in; prop posts removed; and dagger boards facing Gt...
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Swithland Carriage Shed Progress
Railway Vehicle Preservations has announced that Buildings Regulations approval has been granted for the carriage shed to be built at Swithland Sidings. The £180,000 shed will house up to 12 of RVP’s...
View ArticleRecompense for Printing Error
After several discussions Friends has come to an agreement with Berforts Information Press, the printers of Main Line, over the recompense for the major printing errors in Main Line No.155. Berforts...
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Father’s Day Weekend 15th & 16th June
Why not treat dad to a nostalgic steam train ride this weekend. Take a trip down memory lane and stop off at Quorn where there will be a selection of vintage vehicles on display including; classic...
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Trains, Cranes & Mail by Rail 6th & 7th July
Our Summer Steam Fayre will showcase sensational steam crane and modern day crane demonstrations! Get up close to the action with some seriously heavy lifting as the ‘new and the old’ take turns to...
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Summer cycling scheme comes to the Great Central Railway
Summer cycling scheme comes to the Great Central Railway Dust off your bike, get back in the saddle and come along to the Great Central Railway at Quorn and Woodhouse to take part in a unique event...
View ArticleWeekly newsletter 12/06/13
For this week’s newsletter, please follow the link: Weekly Newsletter 2013-06-12 23
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Landscape works around Butler Hendersons
Tony Sparks reports on some works to the picnic area around Butler Henderson’s – our family restaurant at Quorn. The probation service are providing manpower to landscape the area around the cafe....
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Bridge to the Future appeal update
There has been an incredible response to the Bridge to the Future appeal so far. Want to know how much we’ve raised? Head on over to the appeal page to find out. Please give if you can. Whatever you...
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