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Flying Phil
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Tulyer on test yesterday with 8 1/2 coaches.
Amos390
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Ha just a little thing, but 3A25 is one of the the headcodes used be EMR to test/driver train their new 810s
Anyways, I have just seen that 55019 has now been removed from the roster for the GCR Diesel Gala (was expected), so DPS don’t expect it to be done in time, a shame but as said, was expected.
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I have a question, obviously I am aware that 31210 will be going to Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for their diesel gala this week, leaving tomorrow (Monday) under schedule 0D10 to Butterly MRC where it joins onto a consist headed to the K&WVR (https://live.rail-record.co.uk/train.php/?c=R46354&d=2026-06-15), will it be returning to GCRN afterwards or will it be another loco for H&H in Burton Wetmore Sdgs, seen as they're the ones who coordinated this event and held it?
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BUTTERLEY MRC are advertising that on the 27 and 28 June 31210 will be there alongside 31108 both in the same colour scheme offering train rides so i would assume it will go back to Butterley after keighley. Do not know how it is getting there on a lorry or dragged there as there are only 2 locos noted as running at Butterley over that weekend.Ha just a little thing, but 3A25 is one of the the headcodes used be EMR to test/driver train their new 810s
Anyways, I have just seen that 55019 has now been removed from the roster for the GCR Diesel Gala (was expected), so DPS don’t expect it to be done in time, a shame but as said, was expected.
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I have a question, obviously I am aware that 31210 will be going to Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for their diesel gala this week, leaving tomorrow (Monday) under schedule 0D10 to Butterly MRC where it joins onto a consist headed to the K&WVR (https://live.rail-record.co.uk/train.php/?c=R46354&d=2026-06-15), will it be returning to GCRN afterwards or will it be another loco for H&H in Burton Wetmore Sdgs, seen as they're the ones who coordinated this event and held it?
Flying Phil
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There is a new video update about the reunification project. This confirms the ground investigation is all correct and presents no problem. The latest environmental survey has been done again with no significant issues raised. The Factory Flyover and Urban Viaduct detailed specification and drawings are complete and paid for. Over £2.9M is in the bank with fundraising obviously ongoing.
The visit of Tornado and Flying Scotsman to the GCR(N) has gone very well and limited evening running has been approved.
Well done to all involved for what has been lots of hard work.
The visit of Tornado and Flying Scotsman to the GCR(N) has gone very well and limited evening running has been approved.
Well done to all involved for what has been lots of hard work.
Amos390
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Yes I watched it last night, good to see there’s still decent progress happening. Presuming that all gathered from the reunification gala in a few months will be going towards this right?
Amos390
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About the Reunification gala this weekend, is there a timetable for the Ruddington rail service out, they’ve released one for GCR South and the bus timetables (both between Ruddington/Rushcliffe Halt/Quorn and the NABS service between Ruddington and Rushcliffe Halt), however I cannot find a timetable for the train services out of Ruddington, can anyone enlighten me?
Edit: Also, does anyone have any ideas what the locos will be across both, presuming the 20 + DBSO on North, but what locos will be on South?
Edit: Also, does anyone have any ideas what the locos will be across both, presuming the 20 + DBSO on North, but what locos will be on South?
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I've just been looking on GCR(Nottingham) website, go on the unification event page, click on book tickets and there's a timetable option to click on. Not sure if this working because my phone is playing up and sends downloads into hyper space so can't read anything. On the fish and chips event for Saturday says train's at 1230 and 330 if any clue.
Amos390
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They appear to have added the timetable now, and have combined all 3 in one, however it is a little confusing I find. Here it is anyways: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GCR_Mind-The-Gap_Working-Timetables_2026.pdf
ryan125hst
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I've just seen this on the Great Central Railway's Facebook Page:
I wasn't aware of the upcoming retirement of the set and so I started looking for further information. I then found this on the Diesel Railcar Day page:
Is this a recent change of plan or has it long been on the cards?
Great Central Railway said:Goodbye 50266/50203, Welcome Back 51427/50321!
During our diesel railcar day on 17th July, it is your last opportunity to travel on ‘The Blue Set’ before it is withdrawn from traffic and it goes into retirement; don’t miss the chance to say your final goodbyes!
You can also be the first to welcome back ‘The Green Set’ as it returns to service, after an extended period out of traffic, following bodywork and mechanical repairs.
I wasn't aware of the upcoming retirement of the set and so I started looking for further information. I then found this on the Diesel Railcar Day page:
Great Central Railway said:
Is this a recent change of plan or has it long been on the cards?
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I went to the Reunification Gala on Sunday, and thought traffic was very light. Was Saturday any better? Last year's event was very well attended as I recall, but it was a novelty then. I suspect that this year's heatwave didn't help attendance either. However, I had a good time, and in view of the heat I was glad the trains and buses weren't as packed as last year.
The timetable for the GCRN advertised a combination of DMU and steam services, but in the end the non-dmu workings were class 20 hauled. Was this due to fire risk?
The buses between Quorn and Ruscliffe ran via the MML station, so it was a pity that only the last two services were advertised as stopping there. In Sunday's weather conditions, it was a hot and sticky walk from Midland to Central stations. Likewise the buses ran past the bottom of the road leading to Loughborough Central, so a pity they couldn't also stop there, although perhaps understandable as there is not a bus stop there.
The timetable for the GCRN advertised a combination of DMU and steam services, but in the end the non-dmu workings were class 20 hauled. Was this due to fire risk?
The buses between Quorn and Ruscliffe ran via the MML station, so it was a pity that only the last two services were advertised as stopping there. In Sunday's weather conditions, it was a hot and sticky walk from Midland to Central stations. Likewise the buses ran past the bottom of the road leading to Loughborough Central, so a pity they couldn't also stop there, although perhaps understandable as there is not a bus stop there.
Amos390
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Judging off the Working timetable, the Saturday did have more planned services (I wasn’t there that day so don’t know how busy it felt), however I do think that GCRN had more services than last year with them running two trains instead of just the one.
Yeah some of the lads in Ruddington mentioned how the dry weather caused a Lineside fire risk, so they had to run the 20. I think that was just for the Sunday though. If you do want to see the kettle though they are starting to run a semi-regular service on Saturdays with the steamer over the coming months, can’t remember the dates though.
bristollh
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The Saturday was fairly quiet also. The GCRN had a couple of lineside fires which occurred during / courtesy of the 1400 steam round trip. The fire near East Leake at least needed the fire brigade to attend in a fairly awkward spot and the combination of fires brought an early finish to the train service at the GCRN.
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Saturday was busier at Loughborough probably due to the GCR AGM being held at Quorn. It was good to see the Std 5 hauling the Windcutters for the "Goods Experience".
ryan125hst
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There's a YouTube video showing numerous services during the Sunday and it looked very quiet on the plaforms and trains.
Presumably it's a combination of the football on the Saturday night, heatwave across the weekend and the nearby Rempstone Steam Rally that hindered numbers. I also noticed that the timetable on the Loughborough side was a bit lighter compared to 2025 with fewer overall services and no Mountsorrel Branch running this time. That said there were more services timetabled on the Nottingham side.
I had hoped to attend but circumstances meant I couldn't this year so I hope they run it again in future.
Presumably it's a combination of the football on the Saturday night, heatwave across the weekend and the nearby Rempstone Steam Rally that hindered numbers. I also noticed that the timetable on the Loughborough side was a bit lighter compared to 2025 with fewer overall services and no Mountsorrel Branch running this time. That said there were more services timetabled on the Nottingham side.
I had hoped to attend but circumstances meant I couldn't this year so I hope they run it again in future.
Modified bogies rather than the wagon itself, but yes.
Amos390
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Are these part of the plan to increase Intermodal running speeds to 90mph with the 93/99s (or something along them lines)?
Thanks
Iskra
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I visited the line to see the return of Tulyar this weekend. She looked (and sounded) absolutely magnificent, DPS have done a great job. I had a fantastic visit and there was a decent turnout.
Master Cutler
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The Members event on Friday went extremely well and having Tulyar on two engines for part of the day was fabulous. All credit to DPS and GCR for all their hard work in making a great event.
Amos390
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Noticed Tulyar has been added to the roster for Fridays English Electric event, so the event is D6700, 37714 and D9015, no 50 though, why would that be?
Amos390
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Ah ok thanks, what’s it having work done to and how long will it be out (will it be back in time for the Diesel Gala in Sep)?
Engine repairs and traction motor change. No idea about timings, but assume being done when UKLR can fit it in.
Flying Phil
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In other news from the GCR - about Boscastle
What we want to see again...
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Timetable is now available for the Autumn Diesel Gala on the event page. Does anyone know what services the Class 153s will be running?
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So that you can avoid them?
Amos390
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50017 has been removed from the roster for the Autumn Diesel gala, so evidently that's not quite ready just yet. Also the customer timetables have been released alongside the working timetables, some DMU services have been labelled with 101 50321/51427 running on Thursday the 3rd, Iris running Friday the 4th, however Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th still only label it as DMU, wonder if that means the 153s will be covering them. Here is the schedules for those who want a look: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GCR_Timetables_A4_Autumn-Diesel_2026_RevB.pdf
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Also, whilst I’m on the track of transportation, 20227 and 33103 will be arriving by lorry into Quorn on Tuesday. Tue 20 is running a tad late (testing was meant to start tomorrow, but that’s been pushed back), but the 33 is about on time.
Furthermore, found out that only 1 153 will be running and it will be on the Saturday, can’t remember which way around it was but one of the 153s isn’t fit for passengers and the other one is.
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Regarding this, had some info that the reason 50017 was removed isn’t because it wasn’t ready, but simply they couldn’t organise transport to get back to GCR in time for the gala.
Also, whilst I’m on the track of transportation, 20227 and 33103 will be arriving by lorry into Quorn on Tuesday. Tue 20 is running a tad late (testing was meant to start tomorrow, but that’s been pushed back), but the 33 is about on time.
Furthermore, found out that only 1 153 will be running and it will be on the Saturday, can’t remember which way around it was but one of the 153s isn’t fit for passengers and the other one is.
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