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 37 – D6700
Power Output
Rated 1,750 bhp
Engine
English Electric 12CSVT V12 diesel
Max Speed
90 mph (80 mph on some bogie variants)
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
Class 45 – D123
Power Output
2,500 bhp
Engine
Sulzer 12LDA28B, 12-cylinder diesel
Max Speed
90 mph
