Join us on Thursday 3rd September 2026 for a special evening Photo Charter at Loughborough Central Station, marking 60 years since the closure of the Great Central Main Line as a through route.
Taking place in conjunction with our Autumn Diesel Gala, English Electric Type 3 D6700, courtesy of the Heavy Tractor Group, will be paired with Maroon MkI coaches to recreate a classic Great Central Main Line Inter-Regional Express scene.
Photographers are invited to arrive from 18:00 for an 18:20 safety brief. Photos will start from 18:30 and are planned to finish at 21:00. A number of scenes are planned using period reenactors and props including cameos at the recently refreshed station shop.
The Loughborough Refreshment Room will be open before the event, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
There are just 20 places available at £50 per person. Tickets must be booked in advance through the Great Central Railway website. Proceeds from the event will support both the Great Central Railway and the Heavy Tractor Group.
See English Electric Type 3 D6700 paired with Maroon MkI coaches, recreating a typical Inter-Regional Express of the 1960s.
Capture a range of specially staged scenes featuring period reenactors, vintage props and the recently refreshed station shop.
Step inside Loughborough Central Station after hours for a relaxed photography session, with refreshments served before the shoot begins.
Make a full day of your visit by joining us for the Autumn Diesel Gala. Experience a packed timetable of heritage diesel traction, featuring a variety of locomotives in action across Britain’s only double-track heritage railway. With intensive services, visiting locomotives and plenty to see and photograph, it’s an event not to be missed by diesel enthusiasts.
We’re delighted to announce the first guest for this event will be Class 33, 33103 curtesy of Nemesis Rail and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. We’re already excited to pair 33103 with classmate D6535 (33116).
