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Diesel Running Day
Diesel Running Day

Join us on 23rd May for one of the longest mileage heritage diesel events in the UK as 55019 "Royal Highland Fusilier" takes to the tracks for a full day of Deltic action!

1940s Weekend
1940s Weekend

Join us for a Celebration of Blighty, as we mark 80 years since Britain emerged from the shadows of war into a brighter future. Celebrate the resilience and spirit of an era that shaped modern Britain!

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 May! Join us for an amazing day out at the railway.

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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:

This Friday - Deltic Running Day

Deltic 55019 "Royal Highland Fusilier" is working six trips of the line this Friday 23rd May 2025.

Our regular weekend passenger trains continue as normal on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

This weekend

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