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
Class 33 – D6535
Power Output
1,550 bhp (1,215 bhp at rail)
Engine
Sulzer 8LDA28
Max Speed
85 mph
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 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
Class 50 – 50017
Nickname (Loco)
Royal Oak
Engine Output
2,700 bhp
Max Speed
100 mph
Class 37 – 37714
Power Output
Rated 1,750 bhp
Engine
English Electric 12CSVT V12 diesel,
Max Speed
90 mph (80 mph on some bogie variants)
Class 101 DMUs
Power Output
~300 bhp total from two engines
Engine
Two BUT (AEC or Leyland) 150 bhp each
Max Speed
~70 mph
