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
No. 30777
Type
N15 “King Arthur” Class
Designer
Richard Maunsell
Configuration
4-6-0
Class 153s
Transmission
Mechanical via Wilson epicyclic gearbox and final drive on bogie axle
Engine
Cummins NT855-R5
Max Speed
75 mph (121 km/h)
Class 45 – D123
Power Output
2,500 bhp
Engine
Sulzer 12LDA28B, 12-cylinder diesel
Max Speed
90 mph
