Nick
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The Great Central Railway will be hosting a bumper three day classic traction Diesel Gala over the weekend of the 13th and 14th May 2006, an enhanced timetable of trains running every 40 minutes from Loughborough to Leicester North will also be present on Friday 12th May 2006.
Friday 12th May 2006
- Departures every 40 minutes from Loughborough to Leicester North
- Regular DMU service from Loughborough to Rothley
- D5185 (Class 25), D6535 (Class 33), 37255, D5830 (Class 31) and 101 DMU in passenger service
- Evening Beerex on the Friday, operated by D5185 (Class 25) and 25265
- Drive a loco with the D5830 (Class 31) (2 trips) and 37255 (2 trips).
Saturday 13th May 2006
- Intensive Timetable utilising our double track
- Mix of express and local services
- D6535 (Class 33), D5185 (Class 25), 37255, D7105 (Class 47), D8098+D8048 (Double Headed Class 20s), D5830 (Class 31), D123 (Class 45) and 25265 and 4CIG 1393 (hauled)** all in operation on passenger services
- Extra evening services on Saturday, operated by D5185 (Class 25) and D6535 (Class 33)
Sunday 14th May 2006
- Intensive Timetable utilising our double track
- Mix of express and local services
- D6535 (Class 33), D5185 (Class 25), 37255, D7105 (Class 47), D8098+D8048 (Double Headed Class 20s), D5830 (Class 31), D123 (Class 45), 25265 and 4CIG 1393 (hauled)** all in operation on passenger services
Diesel Locomotives & Units
English Electric (Type 1) Class 20 D8048
English Electric (Type 1) Class 20 D8098
English Electric (Type 2) Class 25 D5185
English Electric (Type 2) Class 25 25265
Brush Engineering (Type 2) Class 31 D5830
BRCW (Type 3) Class 33 D6535*
English Electric (Type 3) Class 37 37255
British Railways (Type 4) Class 45 D123
Brush Engineering (Type 4) Class 47 D1705
Metro Cammel (DMMU) Class 101 No's. E50321 & E51427
British Railways (4CIG) Class 421 (42)1393**
Timetables not yet available, however there are likely to be many departures from Loughborough utilising our double track. More information will be provided when it is released.
Fares
Adult: £17.50
Child/Senior Citizen: £11.50
Family 1: £25
Family 2: £35
Privilage Rate Adult/Senior Citizen: £10
Privilage Rate Child: £6.50
***Special 2 and 3 day tickets will also be available:***
2 Day all Day Travel: £30
3 Day all day Travel: £40
Working Timetable booklets will be sold at Booking Offices and also at the Loughborough Souvenir shop, not only do these offer the passenger more information on train services but also an insight into the locomotives used. These are an excellent souvenir from your visit at the Great Central Railway.
* Locomotive No.D6535 appears courtesy of the National Railway Museum
** Subject to confirmation at this stage
Friday 12th May 2006
- Departures every 40 minutes from Loughborough to Leicester North
- Regular DMU service from Loughborough to Rothley
- D5185 (Class 25), D6535 (Class 33), 37255, D5830 (Class 31) and 101 DMU in passenger service
- Evening Beerex on the Friday, operated by D5185 (Class 25) and 25265
- Drive a loco with the D5830 (Class 31) (2 trips) and 37255 (2 trips).
Saturday 13th May 2006
- Intensive Timetable utilising our double track
- Mix of express and local services
- D6535 (Class 33), D5185 (Class 25), 37255, D7105 (Class 47), D8098+D8048 (Double Headed Class 20s), D5830 (Class 31), D123 (Class 45) and 25265 and 4CIG 1393 (hauled)** all in operation on passenger services
- Extra evening services on Saturday, operated by D5185 (Class 25) and D6535 (Class 33)
Sunday 14th May 2006
- Intensive Timetable utilising our double track
- Mix of express and local services
- D6535 (Class 33), D5185 (Class 25), 37255, D7105 (Class 47), D8098+D8048 (Double Headed Class 20s), D5830 (Class 31), D123 (Class 45), 25265 and 4CIG 1393 (hauled)** all in operation on passenger services
Diesel Locomotives & Units
English Electric (Type 1) Class 20 D8048
English Electric (Type 1) Class 20 D8098
English Electric (Type 2) Class 25 D5185
English Electric (Type 2) Class 25 25265
Brush Engineering (Type 2) Class 31 D5830
BRCW (Type 3) Class 33 D6535*
English Electric (Type 3) Class 37 37255
British Railways (Type 4) Class 45 D123
Brush Engineering (Type 4) Class 47 D1705
Metro Cammel (DMMU) Class 101 No's. E50321 & E51427
British Railways (4CIG) Class 421 (42)1393**
Timetables not yet available, however there are likely to be many departures from Loughborough utilising our double track. More information will be provided when it is released.
Fares
Adult: £17.50
Child/Senior Citizen: £11.50
Family 1: £25
Family 2: £35
Privilage Rate Adult/Senior Citizen: £10
Privilage Rate Child: £6.50
***Special 2 and 3 day tickets will also be available:***
2 Day all Day Travel: £30
3 Day all day Travel: £40
Working Timetable booklets will be sold at Booking Offices and also at the Loughborough Souvenir shop, not only do these offer the passenger more information on train services but also an insight into the locomotives used. These are an excellent souvenir from your visit at the Great Central Railway.
* Locomotive No.D6535 appears courtesy of the National Railway Museum
** Subject to confirmation at this stage