Great Central Railway.
The Great Central Railway has been voted number 12
on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys
in the world. The Great Central Railway is the
UK's only double track, main line heritage
railway. There are four stations on the line -
Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley and Leicester North.
Special events include Drive a Train, Bonfire Night, Wartime Weekend and Santa Specials.
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Address:
Great Central Railway,
Great Central Station,
Great Central Road,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire LE11 1RW
Website: www.gcrailway.co.uk
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Some of the best heritage
railways...... |
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England: Great
Central Railway. |
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| England:
Bluebell Railway. |
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| England:
West Somerset Railway |
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| Scotland:
Strathspey Steam Railway |
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| Wales:
Snowdon Mountain Railway |
Recommended ...... |
Read: The life of George Stephenson and of his son Robert Stephenson; comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive (1868)
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Read: Rails Through the Forest: The Severn & Wye Railway, Norchard to Coleford, Cinderford and Lydbrook 1945-2012 (Railway Heritage)
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Read: Great Britain's Heritage Railways: The Rise of the Railway Preservation Movement (Railway Heritage)
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Read: The Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways (X Series)
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Read: British Steam: Scottish Railways
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