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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. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Cheers. I’ll probably have my dog with me so unlikely to be travelling on the trains if they’re busy so will be observing from the sidelines.
     
    Spamcan81, Jan 14, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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    Thank you Dan
     
    neildimmer, Jan 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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  3. Johnb

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    I may attend this gala but won’t be travelling. May I suggest that any photographers do what I do and make a donation at least equivalent to the cost of a day rover ticket. If we all did it over the four days it wouldn’t raise a fortune but could pay for 3 or 4 tons of coal.
     
    Johnb, Jan 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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  4. jamesd

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    Are trains running om the Mountsorrel branch? The map in the downloadable leaflet indicates a limited service but the timetable doesn't see to mention anything.
     
    jamesd, Jan 14, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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  5. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

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    In regard to the freight workings, am I right in thinking that the GCR has been rotating it's different freight sets around each year and if so, am I right in thinking that this year it'll be the Windcutters and Tankers?
     
    Dan Hill, Jan 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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