Great Central Railway

Voted number 12 on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world the Great Central Railway is the UKs only double track, main line heritage railway. Its the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other just as it was when steam ruled the rails. Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and daily in the summer. In addition, First Class Restaurant Car Services provide 4 or 6 course meals, whilst travelling between Loughborough and Leicester. For a very special night out, step aboard the Great Central Railway Pullman and return to an age of luxury and glamour, the quintessential orient express experience. Childhood dreams can come true with a Drive a Train Experience. We also run a number of family events, including Bonfire Night and Santa Specials. The railway has won a number of awards including independent railway of the year, and a gold award for the East Midlands best visitor experience and is a quality assur...