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Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Dan Hill, Oct 17, 2025.

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  1. Wagoniester

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    Something I haven't seen mentioned/pushed much - 92134 will become 92043 for the event, the identity of an example once shedded locally.
     
    Wagoniester, Jan 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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    Appears to be a special day in the listings for later this year (25/26 July) for that to be run, which I assume will be its re-launch into service.
     
    Johann Marsbar, Jan 12, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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    The TPO was a great part of galas in the past. Good to see it might be returning.
     
    DerekTrotter, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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    Shuttle bus confirmed as operating on Fri & Sat on the GC website but no detailed times as yet, just the rough hours of operation - 0830 to 1100 & 1500-1700.
     
    Johann Marsbar, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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    Ben Jenden, Jan 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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    neildimmer, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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    It worked earlier; I suspect it's been pulled
     
    35B, Jan 13, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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    neildimmer, Jan 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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    Yeah the link/page has since been updated.
     
    Ben Jenden, Jan 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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    Great, just what I needed to plan my day. Thx. :)
     
    Pesmo, Jan 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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    am i correct to assume that no freights are running during the gala?
     
    ianh, Jan 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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    Says on website that there will be freights running from past experience the freights will be on the timetable on the day, unless any one knows differently
     
    neildimmer, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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    It's a common practice for the GCR to only publish the freight train timings in the timetable handed out on the day to try and encourage people to dip hands in pockets and actually support the event by buying tickets.
     
    Wagoniester, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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    Locomotive directions - as of 13th Jan

    3809 - north
    68067 - north
    92134 - north - may be turned following its photo charter
    6990 - south
    73156 - south
    34072 - south
    78018 - south
    78019 - south - expected following its visit to NVR.
     
    Ben Jenden, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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    Can you explain please? For me not knowing the geography which one is boiler first out of Loughborough North or South
    Thanks
     
    neildimmer, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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    for the November gala the published timetable was all inclusive - and downloaded before i bought my ticket
     
    ianh, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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    All Winter and Autumn Steam Galas the goods and LE movements are always in the booklet provided. Any other gala throughout the year which involves goods are published online.
     
    Ben Jenden, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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    Any idea if the booklet can be purchased in advance or is it only available “over the counter?"
     
    Spamcan81, Jan 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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    South is facing Leicester North, North is facing Loughborough Central
     
    Dan Hill, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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    Over the counter normally - free for ticket holders but usually £3-£5 for non-ticket holders I believe.
     
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