Autumn Steam Weekend

Steam trains, autumn sunshine and a timetable full of action

Join us for an Autumn Steam Weekend, featuring an impressive line-up of visiting and home-fleet steam locomotives running across the UK’s only preserved double-track main line.

Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy a traditional steam railway experience, the Autumn Steam Weekend offers frequent services and classic steam travel through the Charnwood countryside.

Guest Locomotives

No. 1589

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Hunslet 0-6-0ST No. 1589 'Newstead'

Appearing with thanks to North Norfolk Railway and Steam Rescue Ltd. Newstead was built in 1929 by the Hunslet Engine Company to work in the coal mining industry. For over 40 years, Newstead remained forgotten, hidden behind poplar trees, until it was rescued and restored.

No. 813

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GWR Saddle Tank 813

Appearing with thanks to Severn Valley Railway and the GWR 813 Preservation Fund, GWR Saddle Tank No. 813 was built by Hudswell Clarke in 1900 for the Port Talbot Railway, 813 is renowned as one of the smallest loco on the SVR.

No. 9681

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GWR Pannier Tank 9681

Appearing with thanks to the Dean Forest Locomotive Group, GWR Pannier Tank No. 9681 was built at Swindon in 1949 and spent most of its BR service in Wales, working at various locations including Tondu, Aberbeeg, Barry and Cardiff, before being withdrawn in July 1965.

GCR Home Fleet

No. 73156

Type

BR Standard 5MT

Designer

R. A. Riddles

Configuration

4-6-0

No. 68067

Type

Saddle tank

Designer

Hudswell Clarke

Configuration

0-6-0

What to Expect

Frequent Passenger Timetable

Our intensive passenger steam timetable means the action never stops. Trains will be running frequently throughout the weekend, so you have plenty of opportunities to catch a ride on one of our vintage steamers.

Mountsorrel Branch Line

Steam-hauled passenger trains return to the Mountsorrel Branch Line, giving you the opportunity to travel along a different part of the railway – a must for steam enthusiasts!

Locomotives

73156– 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 3:55pm departures from Loughborough

9681– 11:15am, 12:45pm and 3pm departures from Loughborough

813 and Newstead (top and tailed)– 10:40am, 12:25pm and 2:45pm departures from Loughborough to Rothley via Mountsorrel Branch.

Ticket 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.

Autumn Steam Weekend

Autumn Steam Weekend

Steam trains, autumn sunshine and a timetable full of action

Guest Locomotives

GCR Home Fleet

No. 73156

No. 68067

What to Expect

Frequent Passenger Timetable

Mountsorrel Branch Line

Locomotives

Ticket Information