Celebrate the Great Central Railway’s heritage this weekend with train services across GCR and GCR(N), linked by a heritage bus. Discover unique attractions and exclusive behind-the-scenes activities at both locations.
Railwayana Swapmeet
Railwayana Swapmeet
Join us on 23rd March for our Swap Meet! Find everything from nameplates to postcards, enjoy all-day train rides, and grab a morning coffee at Butler Henderson Cafe from 7:30 AM.
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 March! 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.
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:
This weekend
Steam and heritage diesel trains are operating this weekend 22nd and 23rd March 2025.