Discover our Locomotives
The Engine Shed at the GCR
There are many steam and diesel locomotives based and running on the dual-track line at the Great Central Railway. With some are in the process of being restored, some are out of service under-going expert and loving repair and maintained and some are in full service providing a heritage travel experience.
Please note, that due to the age and nature of these vintage locomotives, the running order changes frequently in-order to maintain a service.
GCR Home Fleet
79900 Iris
Transmission
Mechanical via Wilson epicyclic gearbox and final drive on bogie axle
Engine
Two AEC 220 engines, each ~150 bhp
Max Speed
~70 mph
Class 33 – D6535
Power Output
1,550 bhp (1,215 bhp at rail)
Engine
Sulzer 8LDA28
Max Speed
85 mph
Class 101 DMUs
Power Output
~300 bhp total from two engines
Engine
Two BUT (AEC or Leyland) 150 bhp each
Max Speed
~70 mph
Class 50 – 50017
Nickname (Loco)
Royal Oak
Engine Output
2,700 bhp
Max Speed
100 mph
Class 27 – 27056
Power Output
1,250 bhp (933 bhp at rail)
Engine
Sulzer 6LDA28 diesel-electric
Max Speed
90 mph
Class 55 – 55019
Max Speed
100 mph (25mph on heritage railways)
Power Output
3,300 bhp (≈2,460 kW at engine; ~2,650 hp at rail)
Year of Manufacture
1962
No. 30777
Type
N15 “King Arthur” Class
Designer
Richard Maunsell
Configuration
4-6-0
