English Electric Running Day

English Electric Running Day

Are you ready for a day of english electrics?

Join us for English Electric Day, where we showcase the GCR home fleet of English Electric Diesels with an intense timetable running into the evening. This event is perfect for rail enthusiasts and families alike, offering a unique experience with classic locomotives in action.

GCR Home Fleet

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 50 – 50017

Nickname (Loco)

Royal Oak

Engine Output

2,700 bhp

Max Speed

100 mph

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)

What to Expect

Rack up miles

It’s going to be an amazing running day where you can rack up plenty of miles with your choice of traction!

On Board Refreshments

We’ll be keeping you well-fed and refreshed throughout the day! Join us bright and early to enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast from our Griddle Car – the perfect way to start your diesel day out. Over on the B Set, our Refreshment Car will be serving up a great selection of drinks, including hand-pulled ales, ciders, spirits, and plenty of other beverages and snacks to keep you going between trains.

Standard Fares, amazing day out

This event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a busy timetable dedicated to Sulzer engines at our normal fares!

Stations Information

When purchasing a runabout ticket, you will have access to travel on all our standard passenger trains throughout the day, allowing you to hop on and off to explore all our historic stations.

English Electric Running Day

Loughborough Central

Quorn & Woodhouse

Rothley Station

Leicester North