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This page last updated: 12 September 2008

GCRN: Ruddington – East Leake and Loughborough

Thanks for your interest. Great Central Railway - Nottingham operates Heritage railway services on a 10-mile ex-main line railway from Ruddington (Nottingham), to Loughborough, passing through some of the region's most picturesque landscape. Get GCRN route and photography information here. Please note that our 2008 Diesel Gala Dates are below, so please put dates in your diaries for these events.

Locomotive diagrams and train times are below. Click "Back" to return to the GCRN Diesel Group Homepage if you've surfed in from there.

2008 Features:

Fleet comprising:
- Class 20s D8007, D8154, Class 25 D7629, Class 37 37009, Class 47s 47292 47765, Class 56, 56097, Class 73 E6016 and Class 116 DMU.
- OCTOBER DIESEL GALA DEBUT OF 56097
"Driver Experience" courses offered at GCRN
Ability to charter trains for photography or simply mileage, even better now we have an on-train catering capability.

Watch this page in the coming months for details. All diesel workings for GCRN will be advertised on this webpage.

You can also keep up-to-date with events and progress at GCRN by joining the GCRN-Info e-group. Non-diesel operating information can be found at www.nthc.co.uk. Phone 01159-405-705 for latest info.

Have you ever thought about what it's like driving a Class 20, 47, 56 or 73 - or the sights and sounds of a power-unit up-close and personal? We are always looking for volunteers for the diesel group at GCRN. Click here for more info.

Date	Booked Locomotive	Diagram + Timetable
Sunday 14th September 2008	Class 20 D8154 (Updated)	Heritage Diesel Services vice steam. Timetable here
Sunday 21st September 2008	TBA	Heritage Diesel Services. Timetable here
Sunday 28th September 2008	TBA	Heritage Diesel Services. Timetable here
Sunday 05th October 2008	TBA	Heritage Diesel Services. Timetable here
Saturday 11 October 2008	DIESEL GALA Fleet comprising: Class 08: 13180 Class 20s: D8007, D8154 Class 25: D7629 Class 47: 47292 Class 56: 56097 (DEBUT) Class 73: 73110	MORE INFO HERE DEBUT FOR 56097 Line speed lifted throughout to Loughborough Selection of quality, locally brewed real ales on all services
Sunday 12 October 2008	DIESEL GALA Fleet comprising: Class 08: 13180 Class 20s: D8007, D8154 Class 25: D7629 Class 47: 47292 Class 56: 56097 (DEBUT) Class 73: 73110	MORE INFO HERE DEBUT FOR 56097 Line speed lifted throughout to Loughborough Selection of quality, locally brewed real ales on all services

Notes

Car Parking is available at Ruddington (Heritage Centre) and East Leake North (Rushcliffe Halt).
Cafeteria facilities are available at Ruddington.
There is currently no station available at Loughborough.
All locomotives, diagrams and features subject to availability and may change without notice.
New for 2008: On-train catering using our new Mk2f Buffet car.

The full timetable details are available here. How to find GCRN

Charter a train or drive a main line diesel locomotive!

Driver Experience days featuring all members of our diesel fleet, plus you could charter any of these locos and a rake of stock for a day to simply maximise mileage. Great for birthdays or celebrations. Contact us on 01332-516-716 for details.