Spring Steam Gala to be held at Hampshire’s Watercress Line
he Watercress Line in Hampshire is set to host its Spring Steam Gala from 24 to 26 April. This three-day celebration of classic locomotives promises n…
Tag: Great Central Railway
News from the Great Central Railway
Great Central Railway to host Easter Egg Hunt
This Easter, the Great Central Railway will be transforming the line into a colourful trail for an Easter Egg Hunt.
Standout winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards
Among the winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards were 35005 Canadian Pacific and the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s …
Steam locomotive 6990 Witherslack Hall set for Netflix appearance
A resident locomotive from the Great Central Railway will be appearing on screen with a journey on the picturesque line.
Progress report on maintenance of Class 25 and Class 27 at Great Central Railway
The Northampton Type 2 Group has carried out essential maintenance on diesel locomotives Class 25 No. D5185 and Class 27 No. 27056.
Class 55 to return to service after 29 years at Leicestershire railway
For 2026, the Great Central Railway has confirmed a special visitor for the season.
Leicestershire railway offers 50% discount for locals
The Great Central Railway is encouraging those local to them this month through half-price tickets.
Leicestershire railway to host special Steam Weekend
The Great Central Railway is hosting its Spring Steam Weekend from the 28th February to the 1st March.
Great Central Railway makes platform more accessible
The Great Central Railway have made Loughborough Central station more accessible.
Railway photo competition winners – Week 3 2026
You can see all the recent pictures at www.railadvent.co.uk/locostop and share your pictures for the competition next week. Remember to use the hashtag #feature in the description…
