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.

Llangollen based Class 104 to move to Leicestershire www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/llangollen-based... #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire #llangollen #NorthNorfolkRailway

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.

Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/leicestershire-h... #class_26 #GreatCentralRailway #leicester #LeicesterNorth #leicestershire #loughborough #LoughboroughCentral #midlands

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 experience for families across the Midlands. Branded the ‘Best Day Out in Leicestershire’ at the 2025 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards, the railway is providing half-price tickets…

Great Central offers a ‘Grandparents Go Half Price’ offer this April www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/great-central-of... #awards #environment #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire #midlands

The other one was 68067 'Robert' from Great Central Railway.

#swanagerailway #corfecastle #corfecommon #purbeck #dorset #steamrailway #steamgala #steamtrain #train #industrial #tankengine #saddletank #austerity #robert #brblack #j94 #greatcentralrailway #visitingengines #different #spectacle

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.

Great Central Railway to host Easter Egg Hunt www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/great-central-ra... #GreatCentralRailway

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.

Steam locomotive 6990 Witherslack Hall set for Netflix appearance www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/steam-locomotive... #GreatCentralRailway #GwrHallNo_6990WitherslackHall

Class 55 to return to service after 35 years at Leicestershire railway For 2026, the Great Central Railway has confirmed a special visitor for the season.

Class 55 to return to service after 35 years at Leicestershire railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/class-55-to-retu... #D9015Tulyar #DelticPreservationSociety #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire #restoration

Leicestershire railway offers 50% discount for locals The Great Central Railway is encouraging those local to them this month through half-price tickets.

Leicestershire railway offers 50% discount for locals www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/leicestershire-r... #GreatCentralRailway #HalfTerm #leicestershire

Leicestershire railway to host special Steam Weekend The Great Central Railway is hosting its Spring Steam Weekend from the 28th February to the 1st March.

The Great Central Railway is hosting its Spring Steam Weekend from the 28th February to the 1st March. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/leicestershire-r... #Br_9FNo_92134 #GreatCentralRailway #SrMerchantNavyNo_34072_257Squadron

Great Central Railway makes platform more accessible The Great Central Railway have made Loughborough Central station more accessible.

This upgrade plays a huge role in the railway and helkping more visitors enjoy the railway. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/great-central-ra... #GreatCentralRailway #loughborough #LoughboroughCentral

So its been a while... BR Standard 9Fs Nos. 92134 and 92214 "Leicester City" departing from Quorn and Woodhouse - 2nd October 2021.
#BR92134 #BR92214 #greatcentralrailwaygala #greatcentralrailway
#brstandardclass9f #steamlocomotivephotography #steamlocomotive #steamgala #steamfix

No. 92134 and 257 Squadron amongst visiting locomotives to Great Central Railway Gala Later this month, the Great Central Railway will be hosting its Annual Steam Gala, which will run from the 22nd to the 25th of January.

No. 92134 and 257 Squadron amongst visiting locomotives to Great Central Railway Gala #Br_9FNo_92134 #GreatCentralRailway #LocomotiveMaintenanceServices #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway

Paddington Bear to visit Leicestershire Railway This March, at the Great Central Railway, visitors have a chance to meet Paddington.

Paddington Bear to visit Leicestershire Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/paddington-bear-... #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire

Heritage Railway Token Exchange #greatcentralrailway 6990 Witherslack Hall Steam Locomotive #trains

6990 Witherslack Hall Steam Locomotive #britishrailways #greatwesternrailway #greatcentralrailway #steamtrain #railway

Still a novelty to see another train pass at line speed
(Safely inside vestibule when filming)
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Leicestershire railway to run ‘Pay What You Can Afford’ steam train service this Christmas Day The Great Central Railway are to run a special service this Christmas Day, with passengers only advised to pay what they can afford. Three trains will run at 11:30, 12:45 and 14:30 and will pick up passengers at Loughborough and Leicester only. Quorn and Woodhouse will remain closed on this…

Leicestershire railway to run ‘Pay What You Can Afford’ steam train service this Christmas Day #christmas #GreatCentralRailway #leicester #leicestershire #loughborough

Jingle Bell Express get a bonus evening service Due to popular demand, the Great Central Railway has added an extra train on its Jingle Bell Express.

Jingle Bell Express get a bonus evening service www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/jingle-bell-expr... #christmas #GreatCentralRailway

Great Central Railway announce disposal of steam locomotive 45491 The Great Central Railway are arranging the sale of LMS Black 5 No. 45491, which is based at the railway.

The locomotive, which arrived at the Great Central Railway in 2011, was built in 1943 at Derby Works. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/great-central-ra... #GreatCentralRailway #LmsBlack_5No_45491

Swithland Reservoir, built 1890–1896 to supply Leicester, sits beside the Great Central Railway’s Swithland Sidings, a key freight yard from the line’s opening in 1899. #Swithland #reservoir #GreatCentralRailway #aerial #image #Leicester

Leicestershire railway named Best Day Out The Great Central Railway was awarded the “Leicestershire’s Best Day Out” award at the 2025 “Visit Leicester Tourism & Hospitality Awards”.

Leicestershire railway named Best Day Out www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/leicestershire-r... #awards #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire #loughborough

Reunification project funding reaches 75% - donations remain open! Next year, the Great Central Railway will take significant steps toward its reunification project.

Reunification project funding reaches 75% – donations remain open! www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/reunification-pr... #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire #loughborough #nottinghamshire

New servicing pit installed thanks to donations sent to Great Central Railway Following a successful fundraising effort in the summer this year, Great Central Railway (Nottingham) has been able to install a new locomotive servicing pit.

New servicing pit installed thanks to donations sent to Great Central Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/new-servicing-pi... #GreatCentralRailway #nottingham #nottinghamshire

Two special events at the Great Central Railway each side of Christmas As a prelude to the festive season and to welcome 2026, the Great Central Railway is running two special events.

Two special events at the Great Central Railway each side of Christmas www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/two-special-even... #Br_9FNo_92134 #d7018 #GreatCentralRailway #LeicesterNorth

Telephone box at night - Great Central Railway Station, Loughborough

#telephonebox #telephone #greatCentralRailway #GCR #shadow #alphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #stunday #classicMono

Great Central Railway to operate Christmas experiences This Christmas, the Great Central Railway will host a variety of magical experiences that the whole family can enjoy.

This Christmas, the Great Central Railway will host a variety of magical experiences that the whole family can enjoy. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/great-central-ra... #christmas #GreatCentralRailway #LeicesterNorth #loughborough

Donations Open for Great Central Railway Reunification Project The Great Central Railway has announced its 2026 plans for the reunification project.

The Great Central Railway have begun asking for donations from supporters, which can be done online. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/donations-open-f... #GreatCentralRailway #loughborough

Steam locomotive 92134 set for Great Central Winter Gala Following its successful Autumn Diesel and Steam Galas, the Great Central Railway has announced the first guest locomotive for its Winter Steam Gala in January.

Steam locomotive 92134 set for Great Central Winter Gala www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/steam-locomotive... #Br_9FNo_92134 #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire

Huge Success for Great Central Railway Gala From the 2nd to the 5th of October, Great Central Railway held its Autumn Steam Gala.

Huge Success for Great Central Railway Gala www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/huge-success-for... #BrStanierMogulNo_13268 #GreatCentralRailway #LmsJubileeNo_45596Bahamas #LnwrCoalTankNo_1054

Loughborough, Great Central Railway. 45125 Leicestershire & Derbyshire Yeomanry. Crewe, 1962. New as D123 to 17A (Derby), withdrawn 05/1987. Photos: 09.08.2006. #Loughborough #GreatCentralRailway #Class45 #Peak #LeicestershireDerbyshireYeomanry