If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Oct 12, 2026.

  1. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2019
    Messages:
    1,585
    Likes Received:
    1,308
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Loco line up
    • 92134
    • 73156
    • 48305
    • 6990 ‘Witherslack Hall’
    • 68067 (Mostly on branch trains, one Saturday late turn double headed to Leicester)
    • Ann
    • 20227 (Mostly on branch trains, one Saturday turn to Leicester with D9525)
    • D9525 (mostly on Tanks but two one way passenger runs)
    • Iris
    • Class 101 (Mostly on Ann shuttles)
    20261114 - Last Hurrah Steam Gala - Great Central Railway
     
    Ben Jenden, Oct 12, 2026
    #1
    3ABescot, Johnme101 and Andy2857 like this.
  2. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2008
    Messages:
    10,125
    Likes Received:
    1,614
    92134 stopping off on its way back from the Bluebell gala?
     
    neildimmer, Oct 12, 2026
    #2
  3. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2019
    Messages:
    1,585
    Likes Received:
    1,308
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Goes to Chinnor first
     
    Ben Jenden, Oct 12, 2026
    #3
  4. Flying Phil

    Flying Phil Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Messages:
    3,235
    Likes Received:
    7,310
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Leicestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    There will be the regular "Boscastle Guided Shed Tours" over the Gala weekend from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Just turn up near the shed. There is no charge, but a donation towards the overhaul of Boscastle is appreciated.
     
    Flying Phil, Oct 21, 2026
    #4
  5. ruddingtonrsh56

    ruddingtonrsh56 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2009
    Messages:
    1,224
    Likes Received:
    1,875
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Nottinghamshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    What is 92134 doing for a tender when at Loughborough (and Chinnor for that matter) given that it borrowed 92240's tender at the Bluebell?
     
    ruddingtonrsh56, Oct 21, 2026
    #5
  6. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    10,197
    Likes Received:
    8,614
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Swanage
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Thought someone said its own tender had already arrived at Chinnor
     
    Gladiator 5076, Oct 21, 2026
    #6
  7. Belgarath001

    Belgarath001 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2012
    Messages:
    167
    Likes Received:
    429
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Using 92214s tender - this has already been sent down to Chinnor.
     
    Belgarath001, Oct 21, 2026
    #7
  8. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2019
    Messages:
    1,585
    Likes Received:
    1,308
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I understand 48305 has returned to Loughborough today following a year out of traffic for firebox repairs. So looking promising it will be ready for the Gala.
     
    Ben Jenden, Oct 21, 2026
    #8
    pmh_74, Chris86, Mick45305 and 2 others like this.
  9. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2008
    Messages:
    10,125
    Likes Received:
    1,614
    it was still at New Bridge NYMR on Tuesday when I passed
     
    neildimmer, Oct 22, 2026
    #9
  10. mattspencer

    mattspencer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2005
    Messages:
    1,850
    Likes Received:
    781
    Location:
    Rugby
    mattspencer, Oct 28, 2026
    #10
    Johnme101 and 3ABescot like this.
  11. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2019
    Messages:
    1,585
    Likes Received:
    1,308
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Bus Departures – Saturday 14th November 2026 only

    From Loughborough Midland (EMR station) at: 8.45am, 9.10, 9.37, 10.05, 10.40, 11.05, 11.37, then 3.42pm, 4.02, 4.22, 4.42, 5.12, 5.29pm. Journey time: approx. 7-8 minutes

    From Lovatt House (Wharncliffe Road, near Loughborough Central GCR station) at: 8.53am, 9.18, 9.45, 10.13, 10.48, 11.13 then 3.30pm, 3.50, 4.10, 4.30, 4.50, 5.20, 5.37pm. Journey time: approx. 8-10 minutes

    Bus Times have been designed to connect with train services at both stations, as far as possible. It will not normally be possible to wait for late-running trains. This bus link is available to anyone who wants a short free ride on a heritage bus.

    Bus Stops: Buses stop at the bus exit layby at Loughborough Midland (not the bus shelters) and at Lovatt House on Wharncliffe Road (150 yds from Loughborough Central). These are clearly marked. No other bus stops will be served.
     
    Ben Jenden, Nov 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM
    #11
  12. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2019
    Messages:
    1,585
    Likes Received:
    1,308
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    upload_2026-11-10_7-48-26.png
    From GM November update.... I expect an updated timetable will probably follow
     
    Ben Jenden, Nov 10, 2026 at 7:48 AM
    #12
  13. ianh

    ianh Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2006
    Messages:
    359
    Likes Received:
    214
    Occupation:
    Farmer -
    Location:
    Brecon In Wettest Wales
    Visiting on the Sunday.... is it possible to travel (by train) from the Main line to the Branch line - not clear from online timetable....
     
    ianh, Nov 10, 2026 at 9:20 PM
    #13
  14. waterbucket

    waterbucket New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2006
    Messages:
    103
    Likes Received:
    134
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Loughborough
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    It is indeed possible to get onto the branch from the mainline. Those services are denoted at Swithland as going to or from the branch on the WTT. To travel along the branch line you'll need to board one of these trains at Loughborough or Quorn. After leaving the branch the train rejoins the mainline and heads towards Rothley. Hope this helps.

    In regards to 92134's participation there have been some logistical challenges in getting the loco to the railway in good time for the start of gala. If all goes to plan we anticipate the loco being ready to enter traffic on Saturday afternoon to pick up it's booked workings. This will therefore lead to some changes to allocations in the morning with the other locos running Leicester services. Of course should the timescales slip then it may well only be available on Sunday but we have our fingers crossed!

    Amendments should be able to be confirmed shortly.
     
    waterbucket, Nov 11, 2026 at 11:43 AM
    #14
  15. Ben Jenden

    Ben Jenden Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2019
    Messages:
    1,585
    Likes Received:
    1,308
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Croydon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Ben Jenden, Nov 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
    #15
  16. waterbucket

    waterbucket New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2006
    Messages:
    103
    Likes Received:
    134
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Loughborough
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Yes that's the plan, original allocations Sunday. If anything changes I'll update on here.
     
    waterbucket, Nov 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
    #16

Share This Page