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Ellis Visitor Centre, Café & Gift Shop
- General, News
The Gateway to Rothley Station & Charnwood Heritage Step into the history of the Great Central Railway at the Ellis Visitor Centre. Located in the former coal and grain merchant’s premises at historic Rothley Station, the centre brings together rich local railway heritage, interactive museum exhibits, a grab-and-go café, and...
Tender time for the Factory Flyover!
- News, Reunification
We’re delighted to announce a significant step forward for the Reunification project. We’re ready to find a contractor to build the next section. As you may know, the ‘Factory Flyover’ is actually two sections in one. It’s the crossing of the factory car park and the bridge over Railway Terrace...
Celebrating Long Service at the GCR 2026!
- General, News
At this year’s staff Summer Party, we were proud to continue presenting the Great Central Railway’s Long Service Awards – a way of recognising the incredible dedication and commitment shown by our volunteers and staff. The GCR simply wouldn’t be what it is today without the countless hours given by...
Hotchley Hill signalbox – the latest restoration news
- Reunification
The signalbox at Hotchley Hill is going to be a key location once we have an 18 mile long railway. Trains will pass here and be able to terminate and reverse if required. All that means we need to get the building back on its feet and thanks to the...
EGM postponed
- General
Here’s some important news for our shareholders. The Extraordinary General Meeting which had been due to take place in the morning of the 26th of September has been postponed. No replacement date has yet been fixed. At the AGM held in mid July, shareholders approved investigation into the conversion of...
Hiring: Service Delivery Supervisor
- General
Are you practical, organised and passionate about delivering an excellent visitor experience? We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Service Delivery Supervisor to lead our Service Delivery team and help ensure the Great Central Railway operates to the highest possible standards for our visitors, volunteers and staff. This is...
Portable Railway Weekend Cancelled
- Activities, Event, General, News
We are sorry to announce that the Portable Railway Gala, due to take place at Quorn & Woodhouse Station on 1st and 2nd August, has been cancelled. This is disappointing for everyone involved, and we know many visitors were looking forward to joining us for another fantastic weekend. The decision...
Green Signals on Reunification
- Reunification
We were delighted to host the Green Signals podcast team at the Great Central in February and they’ve produced a wonderful video about Reunification. It tells the story of the GCR and how 500 metres of railway went missing, plus the progress being made to put it back. If you’re...
Great Central Railway Pays Tribute to Beloved Station Cat Onslaught
- General
The Great Central Railway is saddened to announce the passing of its much-loved Traffic Department cat, Onslaught, who passed peacefully on Wednesday 17 June, surrounded by those who cared for her. For the past 12 years, Onslaught has been a familiar and cherished presence at Loughborough Central station, where she...
Up on the roof!
- General
Work is underway to upgrade Leicester North station following the successful Loving Leicester Appeal. Please mind the dust at Leicester North for the next few weeks. As refurbishment works get underway you’ll see a little disruption at our southern terminus, but it will be worth it. Contractors are currently working...
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The Master Cutler
Goods Experiences
The Steam & Whistle
Photo Charter: Inter-regional Express
Steam Driver Experience
The Rothley Rose
Wine, Cheese & Steam
Class 55 Deltic Experience
Beer, Cider & Gin Festival
