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Diesel Charter Trains at GCRN
This page last updated: 10 July 2006 Whether you are an enthusiast photographic group, a real-ale club, railway club or group of enthusiasts with specific interests, a charter train on the GCRN may be just for you.
Main Line Charter Services
If you are seeking to run a main line
charter service, GCRN offers a viable destination in the East Midlands.
Our connection with Network Rail at Loughborough enables services directly from the
Midland Main Line. At Ruddington we have full facilities, not only to
refresh and entertain passengers, but also to refresh both locomotives
and hauled stock including fuelling and watering. During 2006 our new
extended and permanent platform should be commissioned, supporting
longer train lengths Should you wish to run
a charter into GCRN, then please contact us with respect to making your
visit the core of a special event at GCRN, providing your passengers
with additional entertainment options.
Enthusiasts seeking to charter special trains
Photographic Charters GCRN is an ideal location for your photo charter. Our current line occupancy means that the line is available to support a range and variety of charters and flexibility that may not be found elsewhere. We can offer both passenger and freight stock, from both a modern and bygone era. We can even re-create industrial operations with our fleet of small Ruston and Simplex locomotives. We entertain both daytime and night-time charters, and can help support power and flood-lighting requirements and special facilities required to make an evening or night-time charter that bit more special. Included in our collection are both steam and diesel rail cranes, so we are able to offer the prospect of re-creating worksites and special workings as a result of derailment for example.
Our route is abound with photogenic features, including "Barnstone" tunnel, the large viaduct at Stanford on Soar (Loughborough), the windswept Gotham Moor and massive embankments and cuttings (notably East Leake) that were the trademark of the ex-Great Central route. Our on-line photographer's guide gives an overview of the line. Please complete the form below if you would like more information about a charter of this type. We are also keen to offer visiting locomotives as features of your charter requirements. To see examples of a GCRN freight Charter, click here.
Non-enthusiast charters Whether you simply would like to organise an event with a difference or a day out for a club or society, we can offer special trains configured to meet your needs, including catering options. So, whether you are a real ale club looking for a meet with a difference for a summer evening, or a company looking to put-on a corporate event with a difference, please contact us with your requirements. Please complete the form below if you would like more information about a charter of this type. Costs Detailed costings will be subject to your requirements. As the locomotives, degree of track access and services or facilities required change the financial model, please contact us with your requirements so that we may begin to price your charter.
Please use this form to obtain information with respect to your Charter requirements If you would like further information, please complete the form above, or alternatively contact us at the email addresses below. Note that in order to prevent spam we've modified the addresses. You'll have to substitute AT with "@"; mark.fowlerATawesome.clara.co.uk markATwhitcombe3912.fsnet.co.uk
NOTE: Some pictures on this page courtesy of Rob Cuss |
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Our
railway comprises 10 miles of former main-line railway that stretches
from our base at Ruddinton, south to Loughborough. The line has a "gable
profile", with gradients both sides of the summit of the line at "Barnstone"
Tunnel. Ruddington features ample parking, and is only 10 minutes south
of the centre of Nottingham, just off the A52 and A60 trunk roads and
only 20 minutes from the M1 (Jct 24 or 25).
Please complete the form below if you would like more information about
a charter of this type.
With
two trains of coaching stock available, including our seven coach ex
Gatwick Express rake, we have the ability to cater for those wishing to
charter a complete train for a part-day, full day or as a one-off. In
2006, we can offer locomotives from Class 25 D7629, Class 47 47765 and
Class 56, 56097 to haul your train. The GLV vehicle provides excellent
scope for setting up a bar and/or food area, with plenty of room to
circulate and store items to be sold. So, if your interest is in a
particular class of locomotive, or you are an enthusiast club or society
wanting a day out tailored to your specific needs, we can offer a range
of options designed to make your charter unique, memorable and
enjoyable. Please complete the form below if you would like more
information about a charter of this type.
