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GCR Spring Diesel Gala Returns!
GCR Spring Diesel Gala Returns!

All aboard for a weekend of classic traction – the GCR Spring Diesel Gala returns from 25–27 April with home fleet favourites and standout guest locos in action!

GCR Explorers
GCR Explorers

Let the train take the strain aboard our new Explorer Experience...

Goods Experience Days
Goods Experience Days

Step into the fascinating world of railway freight with our exclusive Goods Experience, featuring a unique ride in a Brake Van as the highlight of the day!

Upcoming passenger trains…
Upcoming passenger trains…

We are running passenger trains throughout the month of April! Join us for an amazing day out at the railway.

First Class Dining Experiences
First Class Dining Experiences

Step back in time and enjoy the best food and drink in the vintage luxury of our restored first-class dining carriages.

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The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers, back in 1969, following closure by British Railways, wanted the line to be saved to recreate the experience of main line steam for generations to come.

Today we proudly cherish and develop their legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction to educate, entertain and bring value to our local communities.

As the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway, we are the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.

We run trains every weekend of the year*, bank holidays and selected weekdays in school holidays and summer months. (*pre-bookable services only during Santa season)

Passengers are conveyed by the Company's trains in accordance with the Company's "Conditions of Carriage" (as shown on this website). All train services, locomotives, exhibits and other attractions appear subject to availability and are subject to change without prior notice.

'GCR, Great Central Railway' is a registered Trade Mark of the Great Central Railway Plc.

Our next operating day:

Easter trains

We are running passenger trains every day from Wednesday 16th to Wednesday 23rd April 2025, including our Good(s) Friday on 18th April, and Road Rail Steam from 19th to 21st April

Easter trains

Our appeals

Reunification appeal - Reuniting the two halves of the Great Central Railway
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