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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

This interesting vehicle was used by staff of the Railway Technical Centre at Derby in a number of railway testing operations, and members of the Quorn Wagon & Wagon group will be offering tours of the vehicle.
"Test Car 2" is open for tours.
New arrival at the GCR Class 37 37207 will be on display at Quorn throughout the weekend.

The Heavy Tractor Group and Meteor Power are pleased to announce that 37207 will be moving to the GCR, to await the next stage of its transformation. The 37 spent last Summer testing Meteor’s latest 08 electric powertrain and is now ready to receive its own electric conversion.

Having sat unused for nearly two decades ,we are excited to help with its return to use.
The loco will be under the care of the HTG (alongside 37714 and D6700) and stored undercover at Swithland. The HTG will also carry out some work on 207 whilst it is at the GCR.

Photo with thanks to Lewis Hurley

BR Class 37 - 37207

 

 


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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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.

 

 

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