Great Central Railway (Nottingham)

Quick news update from Rushcliffe Halt… Hotchley Hill box bulletin - power cable work underway youtu.be/MVNXUSl36J0

The latest news update from the Great Central in Nottinghamshire… No 18, 37 009, Tornado, Flying Scotsman, project news… all in a handy five minute film. youtu.be/6JZvDk25t7g

We've got some old railway sleepers for sale. Varied condition, buyer collects from the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. £10 each - please email commercial@gcrn.co.uk to enquire.

Tornado will be joining Flying Scotsman at the Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire this May. gcrn.co.uk/node/252

Check out the amazing progress with the design of the next stage of the Reunification project. youtu.be/O0h3pmBSRBc We'll be building again as soon as we have the funds in place.

Trains are running today at the Great Central Railway Nottinghamshire. See details and times here - gcrn.co.uk/node/237 Children travel for £1 with a full fare paying adult. We hope to welcome you today.

16-02-2026 0F31 Burton OT Wetmore Sidings to Ruddington GCR seen at East Leake between station and Barnstone tunnel. Hanson & Hall 50008 Thunderer leads 31128 Charybdis. @GcrGreat @GCRNottingham @HallRail

A super quick short from today's loco movement, a class 50 and 31 climbing onto the Great Central in Nottinghamshire from the Midland Main Line youtube.com/shorts/sdnGMiR…

We’ll see you on Wednesday 18th at the Great Central (Nottingham) when our trains are running. Children travel for £1 with a full fare paying adult. See gcrn.co.uk for details. The model railway exhibition is expected to be open too.

Thanks to our Friends at Trackside Magazine for a great new feature about Reunification. The issue is out now! tracksidemag.co.uk

Drive A Locomotive Experiences now available at the Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire featuring this years guest locomotive. trybooking.com/uk/events/land… Picture by Clive Hanley

Lovely to have @MrTimDunn exploring our busses! youtube.com/shorts/YPlR6b8…

Our next passenger trains are running during February half term, featuring our popular diesel multiple unit. gcrn.co.uk/node/237 Children ride for just £1 with a full fare paying adult.

Take a look at our Facebook page facebook.com/NTHCRuddington because we've got another green steam machine coming to see us in 2026. Smaller than Flying Scotsman but still absolutely marvellous.

Thanks for the Flying Scotsman shout out @GcrGreat in the latest update film. youtu.be/AK8hLEbVsRg

Don't forget to secure your ticket for Flying Scotsmans visit to Ruddington and the Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire. Its happening in May and some trains are already selling out! gcrn.co.uk/node/228

Here's a little Tim Dunn short, exploring the locomotive shed at Loughborough which will need to come down for the reunification project. youtube.com/shorts/XVtchYv…

It's been a great year at Great Central Railway (Nottingham) and the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre - but 2026 is going to be even bigger! youtu.be/HX5FXgXX7m4

Hope to see you for our Twixmas trains tomorrow. There are three return trips along the whole line from Ruddington to Loughborough. Book now at gcrn.co.uk/twix

Sunday 28th is the day to get out of the house and see Nottinghamshire by train. Tickets for our Twixmas full line trip is on sale now (and children are just £1). gcrn.co.uk/twix