Great Central Railway General Matters

Kinchley Lane is still good (as per photo below from yesterday) but probably worth avoiding on a main gala event. This weekend was the quietest I've ever seen it - you normally can't move for people there.

Metal fencing has gone up on the bridge at Woodthorpe; issues with kids climbing and hanging off the bridge and abutments, but also some photographers going where they shouldn't. I think this was inevitable sadly.

 

Very much enjoyed the Last Hurrah yesterday. I like the mixed traction format, with lots going on and choices having to be made because you just can't do everything. The double track really comes into its own on days like this with some trains running with just a 10 minute headway. Well done and thank you to everyone at the GCR.

 

I have to echo the comments above about the 'Last Hurrah'. I visited for the first time since 2009 and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Hopefully, it won't be another 16 years before I return!

 

I would have attended but I really didn't fancy more than an hour each way trundling round on the rail replacement bus from Nottingham to Loughborough! I'll maybe pop in on New Year's Eve.

 

We're always pleased to visit the GCR and have enjoyed some fantastic galas. Considering that we travel 140 miles in each direction, we think of Nottingham as just up the road [BJ]

 

3 hour drive each way --- but worth it - first visit in 25 years last time was with 5029 for running in.....