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WORK ON THE LINE!
Contractors move onto site for the Leicester North Canopy.
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Diesel news at the GCR
New arrival and an extra event
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The Railway Remembers
Two events mark remembrance weekend
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BONFIRE NIGHT – ON THE FIFTH!
Railway sticks to traditional date for one of Leicestershire’s biggest displays
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The Great Central Railway helps the Railway Children Charity
Recent gala brings in over one thousand pounds to help vulnerable children on Indian railway platforms.
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A Spooky night out for the young and young at heart
Trains that go shunt in the night at the Great Central Railway
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Three steam legends together
GCR stages short notice event!
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Wizard Weekend for the family
Dress up to shrink your ticket price
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RECORDS TUMBLE - EXTRAORDINARY SCENES AT STEAM RAILWAY GALA
Great Central records best weekend in 39 year history as four star engines draw unprecedented crowds
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OLIVER CROMWELL TO BE RENAMED
GCR marks the centernary of the Territorial Army with a royal renaming ceremony.
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GCR STAGES BIGGEST EVER STEAM GALA
FOUR STAR ENGINES MAKE 'MAIN LINE MAGIC' (10TH/11TH/12TH OCTOBER)
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GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY HELPS BOYS BRIGADE CELEBRATE MILESTONE
Special train fares for battalion members this Saturday!
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The Steam Railway Gala is coming!
Book multi day tickets now
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REAL ALES ON THE RAILS
GREAT CENTRAL STAGES THREE DAY BEER FESTIVAL (26th, 27th, 28th 2008)
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FIRST PUBLIC PASSENGER TRAINS FOR BRAND NEW STEAM ENGINE
Book your seat in railway history, Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd Sept 2008
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LMS Jubilee class "LEANDER" visit announced!
Latest surprise guest for Express Engine year.
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Diesels rule the rails!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12th, 13th, 14th Sept 2008
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8000 Dreams Come True
Railway Sells 8000th Award Winning Drive A Locomotive Experience
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Meet "Tornado"!
Britain's brand new steam engine arrives in Leicestershire
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Forthcoming Events At The Great Central Railway
A golden autumn of events as the year of express engines continues…
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Thomas In Town For A Bank Holiday Treat
Tank engine favourite brings Toby the tram and Daisy the diesel railcar along too
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Britain's Brand New Steam Engine On Its Way To Leicestershire
"Tornado" ready to create a storm at the Great Cental Railway
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Get Active For Summer With New ‘Walks From The Line Guide’
Great Central Railway promotes new fare and booklet to get people walking over the summer holidays
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England Expects!
‘Lord Nelson’ on the bridge at the Great Central Railway. Famous steam engine from the national collection on a whirlwind visit to Leicestershire.
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Great Central Railway Records Trading Profit For Second Year
Continued improvement in company finances.
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Wagons Roll!
Historic coal trains recreated for one weekend at the Great Central Railway (21st / 22nd June 2008)
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Fairburn 2-6-4T No. 42085 To Visit The Great Central Railway In 2008/2009
Lakeside and Haverthwaite star heading to Loughborough for repairs and running.
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Great Central Goes to War
Railway lines up working Enigma machine for roaring 40s themed weekend
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Former Blue Peter presenter Simon Groom to perform ceremony this week (5th June 2008)
New attraction “a great leap forward” for accessible family facilities at the GCR
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A Scorching Hot Summer Of Special Events At The Great Central Railway
May, June and July 2008
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Great Central Railway Salutes Stars Of The Sixties (17th/18th May)
“Oliver Cromwell” steams to celebrate as engines turn back the clock
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Rail Minister Tom Harris Steams Into Leicestershire For Great Central Railway Visit
MP will formally rededicate "Oliver Cromwell" to mark historic loco’s returns to steam.
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Iconic Locomotive Stages Comeback This Weekend (3rd, 4th, 5th May) At Great Central Railway
“Oliver Cromwell” ready to run again exactly four decades after making railway history
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Railway Launches ‘Walks From The Line Guide’
10 walks to bring railway and countryside closer together
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Exciting Visiting Engine Coming To The Great Central Railway For April
Great Western delight in store...
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Easter Giveaway At The Great Central
Mini eggs and family prizes galore for the holidays!
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Swinging 60s Times At The GCR!
Railway flashes back to the 60s this weekend. Classic cars meet classic trains. Dress up and get in for less!
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Great Central Lines Up "Blockbuster" May / June Programme
The Main Course For “The Year Of Express Engines”
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Leicester City Council Staff Set To Enjoy Discount Day Out
Award Winning Family Railway Opens The Doors To Council Staff, Families And Friends
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It Don't Mean A Thing, If It Ain't Got That Swing
GCR swinging 1960s show will star Class 40 D212 in a mixed traction three day display (14th / 15th and 16th March 2008)
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Great Central Marks 75th Anniversary Of Fatal Railway Accident At Loughborough Central
Relatives from across the country gather to remember (Saturday 2nd Feb)
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Flippin’ Good Time at The Great Central This Weekend (2nd /3rd Feb)
Pancake festival on the line
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Class 40 Is GCR Guest Diesel For 2008
D212 “Aureol” will move to Leicestershire line in March
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Winter Gala Wows The Crowd
Three thousand people for GCR annual event.
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A Shropshire Stately Home And A Knight Of The Round Table - All Driven By Steam!
Three thousand enthusiasts to descend on Leicestershire this weekend for major Great Central Railway steam gala. (Jan 26th/Jan 27th)
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Burns Night On The Line
Haggis, ‘Neeps’ and ‘Tattys’ just for starters as Scottish Chef and bagpiper combine to make a memorable party
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Southern Extravaganza For Great Central Winter Gala
Memories Of The Somerset And Dorset Revived Forty Years On With Two Visiting Engines
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Meet The Ghosts Of Christmas Past
Slip back in time for a traditional celebration at the Great Central Railway this weekend (Sat 8th Dec only)
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