Page updated 5th September 2010. Timetables online.

Please note: With regret we've had to withdraw 37 198 from the event and the locomotive will now not be running. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Class 27 and Class 26 will now haul the Friday evening pie and mash train.

5, 4, 3, 2,1 DIESELS ARE GO!

SPECTACULAR LINE UP FOR 3 DAY SEPTEMBER DIESEL GALA AT THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY

A Deltic in two tone green leads a voracious pack for the annual Great Central Railway diesel gala. D9009 “Alycidon” is the star guest for the event which should see up to twelve locomotives in action.

The second guest star is Class 26 007. It's also the last chance to get some miles behind 37 314 at the GCR. The locomotive is due to return to its home base shortly after the event.

“There really is traction for everyone at this event,” said GCR president Bill Ford. “so we hope heritage diesel enthusiasts will be able to join us for one of the three days.”

Friday will see up to five locomotives in action. Saturday and Sunday will see the full available fleet working.

The full locomotive line up is expected to include; class 20 D8098, class 25 D5185, class 26 007, class 27 D5401, class 31 D5830, class 37 314, class 45 D123, class 47 D1705, and class 55 D9009.

PLEASE NOTE: Class 33, D6535 has been withdrawn from the event pending repairs.

After two previous attempts have ended with the Class 03 D2158 failing, there will be another attempt to stage a shunter shuttle featuring the locomotive. “It will be 3rd time lucky for the class 03!” joked the gala planner, Andy Carter. The diminutive machine should pair up with the class 20 for the train.

Friday night will feature a pie and mash train served on board our griddle car train (departure time 7pm) with the class 27 and class 26 in charge (subject to availability). Please prebook your food from the following choice:

• Steak & Kidney Pie or Chicken & Ham Pie or Vegetable Pie
• All served with mashed potatoes, peas and gravy
• A selection of real ale is available from the real ale bar
  NB: Please pre-book your menu choice. Special dietary requirements are catered for, please enquire on 01509 230726

The Pie and Mash meal is just £6 in addition to your train fare.

All locomotives appear subject to availability.

The Deltic powers away from Leicester North as pictured by Mike Spencer