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GCR Autumn Steam Gala

Great Central Railway held their Autumn Steam Gala, Featuring four days of intensive timetabled engine movement along the line I took a trip to Rothley station to see the various arrivals and departures over the course of the Friday afternoon and early evening. From goods trains to double header express trains and even a cheeky diesel loco there was something for everyone. We begin at Leicester North but it's not long before we find ourselves arriving at the picturesque Rothley Station kept immaculately by a dedicated group of volunteers and station staff some of whom we see throughout the film. So take a step back in time (no TARDIS required) and witness the lost era of steam at one of Leicester and Leicestershire`s great attractions the ‪GCR‬ another great reason to ‪Visit Leicester.

Winter Wonderlights, Great Central Railway - Christmas In Leicester

The Great Central Railway as you`ve never seen it before !. From 23rd November to 30th December, evenings at the Leicestershire heritage railway will be transformed for the first ever Winter Wonderlights experience. The experience begins on the platform at Loughborough station as the train is illuminated ready for a magical ride like no other, see the steam train fantastically dressed in a myriad of colorful lights, illuminating the Leicestershire countryside as it goes. Passengers will pass through festively decorated stations and magical scenes as they travel along the line pulled by one of the GCR`s Steam engines and may even see the magical lights of the train reflected in the reservoir at swithland !. So it`s all aboard for a magical ride thats not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased online at the Great Central Railway`s Website (Pre-Booking essential) www.gcrailway.co.uk Adults: £19 Child: £12