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Great Central Railway Spring Steam Weekend - 28 February to 1 March 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by waterbucket, Feb 3, 2026.

  1. waterbucket

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    Lineup

    3809 Austerity 0-6-0T
    34072 '257 Squadron' Battle of Britain class 4-6-2
    92134 9F 2-10-0
    68067 Austerity 0-6-0T

    D7018 Class 35 Hymek
    Class 101 2 car blue DMU

    Highlights:

    • 3809 & 68067 running top & tail shuttles along the Mountsorrel branch as far as Nunckley Hill for the Mountsorrel Heritage Centre.
    • 34072 & 92134 sharing mainline services and double heading on the 1640 departure each day. Griddle Car serving hot and cold food available on board these trains.
    • D7018 running full line services with it's train including a Refreshment Car serving a selection of real ales.
    • Class 101 DMU running Loughborough to Rothley shuttles and a couple of trips all the way to Mountsorrel during the middle of the day.
    • Demonstration Mineral Wagon train at 1500 each day running the full length of the line from Loughborough to Leicester North.
    • Double headed express on Saturday evening at 1815 featuring 3809 & 68067.
    Further details available here:

    https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/visit/events/20260228-spring-steam-weekend/

    All attractions subject to availability etc. Timetable to follow shortly.

    We hope you'll be able to join us for an interesting weekend!
     
    waterbucket, Feb 3, 2026
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  2. Jamie C. Steel

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    The WTT isn't available on the website yet but I'm happy to share here (being 50% of the author) for those interested.
     

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    Jamie C. Steel, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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    There will be Boscastle Guided Shed tours at this event on the Sat and Sunday, 10.30 to 3.30, with regular 30 min tours.
     
    Flying Phil, Feb 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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    Heritage Shuttle Buses
    Heritage shuttle buses will run from Loughborough Midland (EMR) station to Lovatt House, near Loughborough Central station on the Saturday of the Spring Steam Weekend, but not on the Sunday. These buses are free of charge and are open to anyone wishing to travel.

    Buses depart Loughborough Midland (EMR) station at: 8.40am, 9.10, 9.40, 10.10, 10.40, 11.00, 3.47pm, 4.07, 4.32, 4.57, 5.22

    Buses depart Lovatt House (150yds from Central Station) at: 8.48am, 9.18, 9.48, 10.18, 10.48, 3.20pm, 3.55, 4.15, 4.40, 5.05, 5.30

    Unfortunately, due to the heritage nature of the vehicles being used, they are not suitable for less mobile passengers as they do not have step-free access. Thanks to Leicester Transport Heritage Trust for providing this service and to EMR for us to use their bus stop.

    Every effort will be made to run buses at the times shown, but neither GCR nor LTHT can accept any liability for any changes that may be necessary on the day. Please note that it will not generally be possible for buses to await late-running trains
     
    Ben Jenden, Feb 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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