"Our aim is to re-create, for present and future generations, the experience of British main line railway operation during the best years of steam locomotives."
Railway travel offers countless pleasures,
but best of all must be dining aboard a steam train. Back in the 1950s, travellers
could take their seats in the restaurant cars of crack expresses like the
'South Yorkshireman' and the 'Master Cutler'.
They could become immersed in the thrilling experience of combining good food with excellent service at speed, whilst enjoying the ever absorbing countryside flashing by. As their train ran into a busy platform those people waiting opposite could only enviously regret that they were traveling second class.
Today, on Britain's only main line steam railway, passengers can reserve a table and be wined and dined in similar style, savouring sumptuous first class fare with every detail catered for. So, whether you're old or young, climb aboard, relax, and prepare yourself for an experience without equal.
Special prices for First Class Friends of the Great Central Main Line and up to 3 guests, for an annual subscription of only £75.
Subscribe by telephone (01509 230726) or click here to request information to be sent to you
Subscriptions for First Class Friends of the Great Central Main Line or Restaurant Car gift vouchers make good Christmas, aniversary, birthday presents or are a great way to say thank you to someone.
Our first Class
Restaurant Car operates Saturday & Sunday lunches,
Saturday evenings
all year and selected Friday evenings
Click Here For Details of Our 2008 First Class Restaurant Car Services
What better way to start the day than with a hearty Great Central All Day Breakfast, with eggs, bacon, Cumberland sausages, black pudding, fried bread, sauté potatoes and tomatoes, all served aboard a steam train. For breakfast connoisseurs, our griddle car service provides this veritable feast all day long.
You'll find these favourites aboard our griddle car, along with a bar serving beers, wines, spirits and hot drinks on most trains. Children's meals are also available.
The Griddle car is available on selected trains (see timetable for details)
Imagine taking tea on board a famous steam train in the fifties. Now you don't have to. Today on the Great Central Railway you can relive that experience.
Clotted Cream Teas
A giant fruit scone, jam and clotted
cream served with a cup of tea.
Usually available on Griddle car services during the summer months, please order before the train leaves Loughborough. For Clotted Cream Teas at other times of the year, please contact the booking office on 01509 230726 to book in advance.
Please phone for details on UK: 01509 230726 or International: + 44 1509 230726
With a choice of meals of up to 6 courses, chartering your very own train could prove a highly individual alternative for a wedding reception or special birthday or anniversary celebration, providing your loved ones with a day to remember.
The Great Central Railway is a popular East Midlands tourist attraction, creating a lasting impression with over 100,000 visitors a year, both young and old. Parties on a grand scale can be organised to provide business people with a unique day out. Whole trains can be chartered for those companies seeking a memorable experience for their staff or clients.
On The Great Central Railway we are happy to cater for vegetarians or other special dietary needs if prior notice is given. Please note that we need at least five days advance notice to prepare these dishes.
Advance booking is essential for all our First Class Restaurant Car services.
Telephone UK: 01509 230726 or International: + 44 1509 230726
To make a reservation simply contact our
Loughborough office. We are open seven days a week between 9.00am and 5.00pm
and can accept
payment simply and quickly over the telephone by credit card. Postal payments
can be made by cheque payable to 'Great Central Railway PLC'.
Gift vouchers are available and can be purchased
on-line at our store, an ideal gift.
© 2006 Great Central Railway PLC.
