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East Midlands heritage railway offers half-price tickets to local residents in November

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October 14, 2026
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The Great Central Railway is to offer local residents a fifty per cent discount on unlimited all-day travel tickets over the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November.

Leicestershire railway prepares for Christmas events

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October 9, 2026
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As in previous years, the Great Central Railway (GCR) is getting ready for Christmas with some ideas for enjoying the festive season.

Essex railway adds Dehli experience to its diesel gala

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September 23, 2026
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The Epping Ongar Railway has added an onboard Delhi Diner experience to the menu of its Autumn Diesel Gala this weekend.

Essex railway welcomes rare visiting locomotive

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September 22, 2026
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The Epping Ongar Railway has announced the arrival of locomotive D6535/33116 ‘Hertfordshire Rail Tours’, which is to feature in its diesel gala this weekend.

Lincolnshire Lottery winner celebrates by becoming a train driver for a day

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September 2, 2026
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Two dreams have come true for a Lincolnshire man when he celebrated winning the National Lottery by becoming a train driver for a day.

Little and Large steam locomotives set for Great Central gala

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August 25, 2026
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The Great Central Railway’s Annual Autumn Steam Gala isn’t too far away, and will see small and large come together for a big weekend of…

Progress in restoration of historic Nottinghamshire signalbox

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August 15, 2026
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An appeal has been launched to raise funds for parts needed to restore Hotchley Hill signal box on the Great Central Railway (Nottingham).

Children travel for £1 on Leicestershire railway

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July 22, 2026
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Days out at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire have become more affordable with children’s tickets for £1 throughout the summer holidays.

Extreme heat forces suspension of heritage services

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June 25, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has reluctantly decided to suspend train services on 25th June because of the expected very high temperatures.

Extreme heat forces suspension of heritage services

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June 25, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has reluctantly decided to suspend train services on 25th June because of the expected very high temperatures.