The Great Central Railway (GCR) is set to bring its 2026 steam season to a spectacular close with the Last Hurrah Gala on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, featuring an impressive line-up of guest locomotives, home-fleet favourites and special services across the railway. Taking place ahead of the return of the popular Great Central Santa Express, the end-of-season event will offer visitors one final opportunity to enjoy a steam gala on Britain’s only double-track heritage

The Great Central Railway is inviting visitors to enjoy one of Britain's favourite meals while witnessing one of the most remarkable astronomical events of the decade during a special Fish & Eclipse evening on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Departing from Loughborough Central at 6.45pm, the heritage steam train will travel to the spectacular Swithland Viaduct overlooking Swithland Reservoir, where passengers will be perfectly placed to experience the solar eclipse in the beautiful