Spring Diesel Gala – 22nd – 23rd April
The GCRs Spring Diesel Gala Returns in 2023 from the 22nd - 23rd April!
SPECTACULAR LINE UP FOR 2 DAY APRIL DIESEL GALA AT THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
Expect a busy timetable with our very exciting guest loco! As well as our famous BeerEx!
Special Locomotives -
Class 17 D8568
* Appearing with thanks to the Diesel Traction Group |
Derby Lightweight 'Iris'
* Appearing with thanks to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway * |
Home Fleet -
BR Class 33 - D6535 | BR Class 37 - 37714 'Cardiff Canton' |
BR Class 37 - D6700 | BR Class 45 - D123 |
BR Class 50 - 50017 'Royal Oak' |
All Locomotives appear subject to availability, contract and fitness to run examinations.
Additional attractions:
At Quorn & Woodhouse
Saturday Night Beerex
Join us into the evening on Saturday as our Beerex returns. Meals will be available to pre-book and will start to be served around 18:30 (Time T.B.C dependant on Timetable)
Food options are -
Chicken Tikka Masala
Beef Madras
Thai Red Vegetable
All served with Pilau Rice and Plain Naan.
Just £10.50 on top of your rail fare.
Timetables
Working Timetables are available for download below.
Update Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 19:30. Peak Type 4 (Class 45) D123 has been repaired following some problems on Saturday, and is due to appear on Sunday 23rd April as planned.
Please note that timetables are subject to change without prior notice.
Sunday at 3:00pm - UK Government Emergency Alerts service test
Please note that at 3:00pm on Sunday 23rd April, the a test of the UK Government Emergency Alerts service is due to take place.
Your mobile phone or tablet may:
- make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent
- vibrate
- read out the alert
For more details, please see: gov.uk/alerts
On train Services
A Set will have a griddle service with refreshments available 1000 - 1600 (Open later on Saturday)
Real Ales (Subject to Availability)
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- Moonface Brewery - Citra - 4.5%
- Charnwood Brewery - By George - 4.6%
- Nottingham Brewery - Rock Bitter - 3.8%
- Broadoak - Sloe Gin Cider 4%
B Set will have a Bar Car serving a selection of Real Ales, Soft Drinks and Bar Sacks.
Real Ales (Subject to Availability)
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- Moonface Brewery - Citra - 4.5%
- Charnwood Brewery - Vixen - 4.0%
- Nottingham Brewery - Rock Mild - 3.8%
- Broadoak - Mango Cider - 4%
Loughborough
Real Ale Bar available at the end waiting room
Real Ales (Subject to Availability)
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- Moonface Brewery - Citra - 4.5%
- Moonface Brewery - Mr B's - 4%
- Nottingham Brewery - Rock Bitter - 3.8%
- Nottingham Brewery - Rock Mild - 3.8%
- Nottingham Brewery - Legend - 4%
- Broadoak - Pheasant Plucker Cider - 4.5%
- Broadoak - Rhubarb Cider - 4%
Platform Buffet will be serving Snacks and hot drinks available 0900 - 1700
Quorn and Woodhouse
Butler Henderson is open offering refreshments 1000 -1600
Rothley
Ellis Tearooms is open for refreshments 1000 -1600
Tickets
Save money and time by buying your tickets in advance!
£ | In Advance (Online)
NORMAL FARES! |
On The Day | |
Adult Day Rover | £22.00 | £24.00 | |
Child Day Rover | £12.00 | £13.00 | |
Privilege Adult Day Rover | £14.00 | £18.00 | |
Privilege Child Day Rover | £8.00 | £10.00 | |
Family Day Rover (2 Adults + 3 Children) | £48.00 | £50.00 | |
Family Day Rover (1 Adult + 3 Children) | £36.00 | £38.00 | |
No short hop tickets are available between stations.
Platform tickets at Loughborough Central are available for £4 at this event. These are not valid on trains.
Notes:
HRA passes will not be valid at this event.
Working members of other heritage railways with whom GCR has reciprocal arrangements for reduced fares, will be eligible for Privilege fares upon production of valid working membership cards.
The same arrangements apply as above for holders of ex British Rail and Train Operating Company passes.