Great Central welcomes new guest locos

Taking place from the 23-26th of January 2025, visiting the Great Central Railway Winter Steam Gala will be Great Western Railway Collett Tank number 6995, visiting from the Swindon and Cricklade Railway, Great Western Railway Heavy Freight number 3850, from the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway and joining them will be a brand new loco - Great Western ‘Grange’ Class Number 6880, ‘Betton Grange’, which was only completed last year when dedicated enthusiasts completed a dream to rebuild the class of locomotive after all the originals were scrapped.

With passenger and freight trains running all day, as well as a special twilight train service, the Winter Gala is designed to delight enthusiasts and families alike. The three guests will join the Great Central Railway’s home fleet, meaning there will be up to eight locomotives steamed up.

The Winter Steam Gala will run from the 23-26 January. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.gcrailway.co.uk 

All attractions appear subject to availability.