GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/ 32 rows en-gb 60 Autumn Steam Railway Gala 2009 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1766516.html The Autumn Steam Railway Gala 2009 featured reknowned aritst David Shepherd's 9F no. 92203 "Black Prince", the KWVR WD 90733 (making its first visit to another heritage railway) and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway's Fairburn Tank no 42085. In total 7 engines were in steam including the triumphant return of Oliver Cromwell. Only a few pics as having to split my time with diesel gala at GCRN the same weekend Saturday 10 October 2009: The Autumn Steam Railway Gala 2009 featured reknowned aritst David Shepherd's 9F no. 92203 "Black Prince", the KWVR WD 90733 (making its first visit to another heritage railway) and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway's Fairburn Tank no 42085. In total 7 engines were in steam including the triumphant return of Oliver Cromwell. Only a few pics as having to split my time with diesel gala at GCRN the same weekend

9F No 92203'Black Prince' at Woodthorpe on 10.10.09 with 1A21 1250 Loughborough - Leicester North non stop service at the Autumn Steam Railway Gala 2009 WD 90733 approaches Woodthorpe at Charnwood Water on 11.10.09 with 1400 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the Autumn Steam Railway Gala 2009 . First time the WD has worked away from K&WVR 9F No 92203'Black Prince' at Woodthorpe on 11.10.09 with 1645 Loughborough - Rothley Brook minerals freight at the Autumn Steam Railway Gala 2009

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 GCR Parade of 2-8-0's weekend mini gala October 2009 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1764230.html Called in to photograph WD 90733 guest loco from K&WVR working for the first time away from its home base. It is at the GCR for the Steam Railway Gala over the weekend of 9/10/11 October 2009 and was taking part a mini 2-8-0's weekend along with LMS 8F 48305 and GCR 63601. The 1645 was double headed with WD 90733 and 04 63601 Sunday 4 October 2009: Called in to photograph WD 90733 guest loco from K&WVR working for the first time away from its home base. It is at the GCR for the Steam Railway Gala over the weekend of 9/10/11 October 2009 and was taking part a mini 2-8-0's weekend along with LMS 8F 48305 and GCR 63601. The 1645 was double headed with WD 90733 and 04 63601

WD 90733 waits at Loughborough station on 4.10.09 with 1415 service to Leicester North at the GCR Parade of 2-8-0's weekend mini gala. First time the WD has worked away from K&WVR WD 90733 and 04 63601 double head 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service on 4.10.09 at the GCR Parade of 2-8-0's weekend mini gala. First time the WD has worked away from K&WVR WD 90733 and 04 63601 double head 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service on 4.10.09 at the GCR Parade of 2-8-0's weekend mini gala. First time the WD has worked away from K&WVR

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]]> Sun Oct 4 2009 GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1754697.html Fantastic thats the only word for it. Guest locos 55019, 50007, 47714 and 37314 plus the home fleet with superb weather made a terrific diesel gala. Pity the weather didn't last to Sunday! Can this be beaten next year I wonder? Friday 11 September 2009: Fantastic thats the only word for it. Guest locos 55019, 50007, 47714 and 37314 plus the home fleet with superb weather made a terrific diesel gala. Pity the weather didn't last to Sunday! Can this be beaten next year I wonder?

55019 (D9019) opens up by Charnwood Water, Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 0940 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala 4-BIG No 7059 with D6535 propelling departs Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 0955 Loughborough -Rothley Brook shuttle service D123 departs Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 1020 Loughborough - Leicester North service. 50019 has just been started up readyy for action at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala 55019 at Beeches Road bridge, Loughborough on 11.9.09 with the 1021 service from Leicester North passing 500007 running round to work 1100 service to Leicester North 50007 is seen at Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 11.9.09 seen about to head back to the station to work the 1100 service to Leicester North 50007 is seen by Charnwood Water, Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 1100 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala D2158 trundles towards Loughborough from Quorn on 11.9.09 by Charnwood Water, GCR seen in readiness to work a shunter shuttle the following day which unfortunately didn't happen at the GCR Septembere 2009 Diesel Gala 4-BIG No 7059 with D6535 propelling departs Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 1115 Loughborough -Rothley Brook shuttle service. Anglia livery 47714 sits in the sidings awaiting a turn of duty 47714 at Swithland Sidings on 11.9.09 with 1140 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala 55019 (D9019) at Swithland Sidings on 11.9.09 with 1220 Loughborough - Leicester North 'The Talisman' non stop service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala D1705 and 47714 at Swithland Sidings on 11.9.09 with 1300 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala 50007 is seen near Kinchley Lane on 11.9.09 with 1340 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala D123 at Kinchley Lane on 11.9.09 with 1420 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala 37314 at Kinchley Lane on 11.9.09 with 1500 Loughborough - Leicester North at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala D1705 departs Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 1540 Loughborough - Leicester North servkice at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala 55019 (D9019) at Beeches Road signals, Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 1620 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala Anglia Livery 47714 at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 1700 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala. 55019 (D9019) at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 11.9.09 with 1701 Leicester North - Loughborough service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala 50007 at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 12.9.09 with 1420 Loughborough - Leicester Central service at the GC R September 2009 Diesel Gala D8098 and 50007 at Woodthorpe on 13.9.09 with 1229 Leicester North - Loughborough service at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala 55019 (D9019) at Woodthorpe on 13.9.09 with 1300 Loughborough - Leicester North 'The Talisman' non stop service at the GCR Sept 2009 Diesel Gala D5401 and D1705 at Woodthorpe on 13.9.09 with the 1256 Leicester North - Loughborough service at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala D8098 tnt D5830 leave Quorn and Woodhouse on 13.9.09 with 1450 Loughborough - Rothley Brook local service at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala Anglia Livery 47714 is seen south of Qorn and Woodhouse station on 13.9.09 with 1510 Loughborough - Leicester North non stop service at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala D6535 with 4-BIG N0o 7059 at Woodthorpe on 13.9.09 with 1545 Rothley Brook - Loughborough local service at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala D5185 tnt D5401 at Woodthorpe on 13.9.09 with 1600 Loughborough - Rothley Brook local service at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala Anglia Livery 47714 at Woodthorpe on 13.9.09 with 1548 Leicester North - Loughborough non stop service at the GCR September 2009 Diesel Gala

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]]> Fri Sep 11 2009 August and September 2009 on GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1735062.html Well at long last after 9 different attempts of photographing Fairburn Tank 42085 over the last few weeks this was achieved on Sunday 2 August 2009. The weekend of 15/16 August saw the N2 No 1744 and Fairburn 42085 tanks double heading the last service of the day. What a grand sight this made at Woodthorpe both days. Saturday 1 August 2009: Well at long last after 9 different attempts of photographing Fairburn Tank 42085 over the last few weeks this was achieved on Sunday 2 August 2009. The weekend of 15/16 August saw the N2 No 1744 and Fairburn 42085 tanks double heading the last service of the day. What a grand sight this made at Woodthorpe both days.

Fairburn Tank No 42085 near Charnwood Water, Loughborough, GCR on 2.8.09 with 1015 Loughborough - Leicester North service Fairburn Tank No 42085 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 8.8.09 with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North service. Fairburn Tank No 42085 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 8.8.09 with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service. Fairburn Tank 42085 approaches A6 road bridge, Loughborough, GCR on 9.8.09 with 1015 Loughborough - Leicester North service Fairburn Tank 42085 approaches signals at Charnwood Water Loughborough, GCR on 9.8.09 with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service Fairburn Tank 42085 passes signals at Charnwood Water Loughborough, GCR on 9.8.09 with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service LMS Fairburn Tank No 42085 & GNR N2 no 1744 double head the final departure of the day on 15.8.09 the 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service on the GCR at Woodthorpe, Loughborough N2 No 1744 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 16.8.09 with 1015 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the mini tank gala LMS Fairburn Tank No 42085 & GNR N2 no 1744 double head the final departure of the day, 16.8.09 at Loughborough Station, GCR with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service LMS Fairburn Tank No 42085 & GNR N2 no 1744 double head the final departure of the day, 16.8.09 at Woodthorpe, Loughborough, GCR with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service

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]]> Sat Aug 1 2009 July 2009 on GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1723264.html The N2 started to work the weds mid week services during July 2009. As ever my old adversary - the weather held the upper hand. Also the Fairburn tank 42085 saw service following its repair and repainting in readiness for the Summer Mail at the Rail Gala during then weekend of 25/26 July 2009. A few pics of that event are here including the Fairburn Tank working a TPO service for the first time and Class 25/27 diesel combination working TPO and passenger trains. Oh for some lovely sun... Wednesday 1 July 2009: The N2 started to work the weds mid week services during July 2009. As ever my old adversary - the weather held the upper hand. Also the Fairburn tank 42085 saw service following its repair and repainting in readiness for the Summer Mail at the Rail Gala during then weekend of 25/26 July 2009. A few pics of that event are here including the Fairburn Tank working a TPO service for the first time and Class 25/27 diesel combination working TPO and passenger trains. Oh for some lovely sun...

N2 No 1744 is seen from the A6 bridge in Loughborough on 8.7.09 with 1100 Loughborough - Leicester North weds mid week service N2 No 1744 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 15.7.09 with 1100 Loughborough - Leicester North service running wrong line as PW engineers had possession of the line from Loughborough to Rothley The newly repaired and repainted Fairburn Tank No 42085 waits at Loughborough station, GCR on 18.7.09 with the 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service The newly repaired and repainted Fairburn Tank No 42085 waits at Loughborough station, GCR on 18.7.09 with the 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service Immaculate Fairburn tank No 42085 with LMS Inspection Saloon 999503 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 19.7.09 with 1115 Loughborough - Leicester North service Immaculate Fairburn tank No 42085 with LMS Inspection Saloon 999503 at Rabbit Bridge near Kinchley Lane, GCR on 19.7.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North 'The Elizabethan ' diner service Immaculate Fairburn tank No 42085 with LMS Inspection Saloon 999503 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 19.7.09 with 1515 Loughborough - Leicester North service D5185 and D5401 are seen from the A6 road bridge, Loughborough on 25.7.09 with 2A03 0915 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Summer Mail at Rail Gala Fairburn Tank 42085 is seen seen from the A6 road bridge, Loughborough on 25.7.09 with 1C15 Loughborough - Rothley Brook TPO for the first time at the GCR Summer Mail at Rail Gala D5185 and D5401 are seen at Woodthorpe on 25.7.09 with 1C38 1610 Loughborough - Rothley Brook TPO service at the GCR Summer Mail at Rail Gala N2 1744 powers through Woodthorpe, GCR on 28.7.09 with 1500 Loughborough - Leicester North service working wrong line due to engineers having line possession from Loughborough to Rothley

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]]> Wed Jul 1 2009 4 BIG Weekend at GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1721284.html Looking splendid in all over green, the Great Central Railway's ‘4 BIG’ unit starred over the weekend of 4/5 July 2009. The four carriage unit which has recently had a complete cosmetic interior and exterior overhaul made several runs along the line each day. When it arrived at the railway the unit was a ‘4 CIG’. Its buffet car having been removed and replaced with a modern CEP coach. This carriage was sold to another owner and an appropriate buffet car was sourced to replace it. Now a BIG once more! Saturday 4 July 2009: Looking splendid in all over green, the Great Central Railway's _4 BIG_ unit starred over the weekend of 4/5 July 2009. The four carriage unit which has recently had a complete cosmetic interior and exterior overhaul made several runs along the line each day. When it arrived at the railway the unit was a _4 CIG_. Its buffet car having been removed and replaced with a modern CEP coach. This carriage was sold to another owner and an appropriate buffet car was sourced to replace it. Now a BIG once more!

4 BIG unit No 7059 working in 'push pull mode' with class 33 No 33116 (D6535) at Woodthorpe, GCR on 4.7.09 in charge of the 1630 Loughborough - Rothley Brook service 33116 (D6535) with 4 BIG unit no 7059 working in push pull mode is seen at Woodthorpe, GCR on 5.7.09 with 1655 Rothley Brook - Loughborough service

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]]> Sat Jul 4 2009 A first look at the N2 at the GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1714707.html N2 No 1744 looked resplendent in magnificent solid gold lettering and numerals together with the GNR two greens of the paintwork. I was lucky to see the loco after its test run to Leicester and back and thank all at GCR who allowed me to photograph the loco and also Martin for his help. The following day it made its debut on a charter for the members of the Gresley Society (owners) running to Leicester North and return Friday 19 June 2009: N2 No 1744 looked resplendent in magnificent solid gold lettering and numerals together with the GNR two greens of the paintwork. I was lucky to see the loco after its test run to Leicester and back and thank all at GCR who allowed me to photograph the loco and also Martin for his help. The following day it made its debut on a charter for the members of the Gresley Society (owners) running to Leicester North and return

N2 no 1744 in green with gold letters and numbers arrives at Loughborough, GCR after completing a test run to Leicester and back on 19.6.09. N2 no 1744 in green with gold letters and numbers arrives at Loughborough, GCR after completing a test run to Leicester and back on 19.6.09. N2 no 1744 in green with gold letters and numbers heads back to the shed at Loughborough, GCR after completing a test run to Leicester and back on 19.6.09. N2 no 1744 in green with gold letters and numbers heads back to the shed at Loughborough, GCR after completing a test run to Leicester and back on 19.6.09. N2 No 1744 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 20.6.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North Gresley Society Charter.

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]]> Fri Jun 19 2009 War Weekend 2009 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1712483.html A few images of the workings that took place on the Sunday during the War Weekend using my new lineside pass to good avail. The 4-BIG was used on the shuttle to Rothley until enemy fire forced it to remain at Rothley in the sidings in the afternoon!! Sunday 14 June 2009: A few images of the workings that took place on the Sunday during the War Weekend using my new lineside pass to good avail. The 4-BIG was used on the shuttle to Rothley until enemy fire forced it to remain at Rothley in the sidings in the afternoon!!

30777'Sir Lamiel' is seen leaving Loughborough on 14.6.09 with 1000 Loughborough - Leicester North service as part of the 2009 War Weekend 4-BIG unit no 7059 working push pull with 33116 (D6535) leaves Loughborough on 14.6.09 with 1020 Loughborough - Rothley Brook shuttle service as part of the 2009 War Weekend LNER Class O4 No 63601 waits at Loughborough Station on 14.6.09 with 1500 service to Leicester North as part of the 2009 War Weekend LNER Class O4 No 63601 departs Loughborough seen at Beeches Road Bridge on 14.6.09 with 1500 Loughborough - Leicester North service as part of the 2009 War Weekend

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]]> Sun Jun 14 2009 GCR 40th Anniversary Gala http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1696277.html The Great Central Railway marked forty years of preservation progress on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of May 2009. A selection of steam and diesel engines took part in a festival marking the lines final closure and the achievements since revivalists took over. Sunday 10 May 2009: The Great Central Railway marked forty years of preservation progress on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of May 2009. A selection of steam and diesel engines took part in a festival marking the lines final closure and the achievements since revivalists took over.

D1705'Sparrowhawk' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 10.5.09 with 1050 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR 40th Anniversary Gala Class 2MT 78019 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 10.5.09 with 1015 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service at the GCR 40th Anniversary Gala 30777'Sir Lamiel' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 10.5.09 with 1050 Loughborough - Rothley Brook TPO at the GCR 40th Anniversary Gala LNER Class 04 63601 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 10.5.09 with 10.30 Loughborough - Rothley Brook Mineral Windcutters freight at the GCR 40th Anniversary Gala 30777'Sir Lamiel' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 10.5.09 with 1430 Loughborough - Rothley Brook minerals windcutter freight at the GCR 40th Anniversary Gala D5401 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 10.5.09 with 1450 Loughborough - Rothley Brook service at the GCR 40th Anniversary Gala Class 2MT 78019 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 10.5.09 with 1515 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service at the GCR 40th Anniversary Gala

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]]> Sun May 10 2009 April and May 2009 on GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1684503.html Some images from April and May 2009 of the happenings on GCR starting with N7 tank engine working over weekend 18/19 April 2009 and an image of 37314 at the Diesel Gala. Unfortunately 47714 was a non runner as well as the Class 25 which made for a depleted gala event,. 4-BIG Unit 7059 re-painted in green livery made a surprise appearance on 24 May 2009 Wednesday 1 April 2009: Some images from April and May 2009 of the happenings on GCR starting with N7 tank engine working over weekend 18/19 April 2009 and an image of 37314 at the Diesel Gala. Unfortunately 47714 was a non runner as well as the Class 25 which made for a depleted gala event,. 4-BIG Unit 7059 re-painted in green livery made a surprise appearance on 24 May 2009

N7 tank 69621 from NNR at Woodthorpe, GCR on 18.4.09 with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service in lovely early evening light N7 tank engine No. 69621 from NNR at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 19.4.09 with 1515 Loughborough - Leicester North service on a beautiful spring afternoon N7 tank engine No. 69621 from NNR at Woodthorpe, GCR on 19.4.09 with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service on a beautiful spring late afternoon 37314'Dazell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 25.4.09 with 1610 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the April 2009 GCR Diesel Gala 4-BIG No 7059 in green livery at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 24.5.09 with 1255 Loughborough - Leicester North extra service working in push pull mode with D6535 at rear 30777'Sir Lamiel' speds through Kinchley Lane, GCR 24.5.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North The Elizabethan diner service LNER Class 04 No 63601 is seen from the A6 road bridge, Loughborough, GCR on 31.5.09 with 1015 Loughborough - Leicester North service LNER Class 04 No 63601 is seen at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 31.5.09 with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North service N2 tank engine no 69523 in green on a test run on 31.5.09 at Kinchley Lane, GCR 30777'Sir Lamiel' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 31.5.09 with 1515 Loughborough - Leicester North service 30777'Sir Lamiel' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 31.5.09 with 1645 Loughborough - Leicester North service

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]]> Wed Apr 1 2009 GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala 2009 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1681254.html On Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday there was a very special line up of tank engines. Two star guest engines - the N7 tank from the North Norfolk Railway (on long term loan from the East Anglian Railway Museum) and the visit of Ivatt tank no 41241 from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The Fairburn tank and N2 tank no 69523 in green and under restoration were also on display outside the engine shed at Loughborough Sunday 12 April 2009: On Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday there was a very special line up of tank engines. Two star guest engines - the N7 tank from the North Norfolk Railway (on long term loan from the East Anglian Railway Museum) and the visit of Ivatt tank no 41241 from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The Fairburn tank and N2 tank no 69523 in green and under restoration were also on display outside the engine shed at Loughborough

N7 tank 69621 from NNR at Woodthorpe, GCR on 12.4.09 with 1252 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala Ivatt tank 41241 from K & W V R at Woodthorpe, GCR on 12.4.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala N7 tank 69621 from NNR at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 12.4.09 with 1451 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala Ivatt tank 41241 from K & W V R at Loughborough Station on 12.4.09 in between duties Lakeside & Haverthwaite Fairburn tank No 42085 newly painted and lined out after overhaul on display at Loughborough, GCR on 12.4.09 at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala N2 tank no 69523 in green and under restoration outside Loughborough shed, GCR on display on 12.4.09 at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala Lakeside & Haverthwaite Fairburn tank No 42085 newly painted and lined out & N2 tank 69523 in green and under restoration on 12.4.09 at Loughborough, GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala Ivatt tank 41241 from K & W V R at Woodthorpe, GCR on 12.4.09 with 1542 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala N7 tank 69621 from NNR at Woodthorpe, GCR on 13.4.09 with 1033 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala GWR Large Prairie No 4141 at Woodthorpe on 13.4.09 with 1624 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Easter Tank Engine Gala. This was probably its last run before being withdrawn for its mandatory 10 year overhaul

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]]> Sun Apr 12 2009 GCR 1960's Experience Gala - March 2009 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1671066.html A gala that featured 4 steam and 3 diesel locomotives in action all weekend. A selection of images from both days depicting the 60's scenes of both passenger and freight workings Saturday 21 March 2009: A gala that featured 4 steam and 3 diesel locomotives in action all weekend. A selection of images from both days depicting the 60's scenes of both passenger and freight workings

BR 2MT 78019 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 21.3.09 at the GCR 1960's gala with 1010 Loughborough - Leicester North service LNER Q6 no. 63395 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 21.3.09 at the GCR 1960's gala with 1020 Loughborough - Rothley short freight D5830 at Woodthorpe, GCR at the GCR 1960's gala with 1625 Loughborough - Leicester North service on 21.3.09 8F 48305 facing north at Woodthorpe, GCR on 21.3.09 at the GCR 1960's gala with 1620 Leicester north - Loughborough service Class 101 Met Cam 2 Car DMU no's E50321 & E51427 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 22.03.09 with 1350 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR 1960's gala. Class 101 Met Cam 2 Car DMU no's E50321 & E51427 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 22.03.09 with 1350 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR 1960's gala. D123 (45125) rounds the curve at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 22.3.09 with 2A28 1405 Loughborough - Leicester North at the GCR 1960's gala D123 (45125) at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 22.3.09 with 2A28 1405 Loughborough - Leicester North at the GCR 1960's gala D5401 (27056) looks splendid at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 22.3.09 with 1415 Loughborough - Rothley short freight at the GCR 1960'S gala

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]]> Sat Mar 21 2009 February and March 2009 on the GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1650130.html The first week of February saw snowfall but unfortunately the snow soon disappeared and by the weekend only the remnants were left. Start of March brought a little sun and a nice pic of the NELPG's Q6 No 63395 was taken at Woodthorpe. Sunday 1 February 2009: The first week of February saw snowfall but unfortunately the snow soon disappeared and by the weekend only the remnants were left. Start of March brought a little sun and a nice pic of the NELPG's Q6 No 63395 was taken at Woodthorpe.

27056 (D5401) at Woodthorpe, GCR on 7.2.09 with 1215 Loughborough - Leicester North service with the remnants of earlier snow still evident 27056 (D5401) at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 8.2.09 with 1215 Loughborough - Leicester North service in a little snow 27056 (D5401) at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 8.2.09 with 1215 Loughborough - Leicester North service in a little snow 45125 (D123) and Irish steam heat coach at Woodthorpe, GCR on 21.2.09 with 1215 Loughborough - Leicester North service NELPG Q6 No 63395 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 1.3.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North 'The Elizabethan' service LNER Class 04 No 63601 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 7.3.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North service Class 101 Met Cam 2 Car DMU no's E50321 & E51427 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 15.03.09 with 0945 Loughborough - Leicester North service NELPG Q6 No 63395 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 15.3.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North 'The Elizabethan' service 47714 in old Anglia livery at Quorn, GCR soon after its arrival from Brush, Loughborough for preservation at the GCR for this summer. 47714 in Anglia livery at Quorn, GCR soon after its arrival from Brush, Loughborough for preservation at the GCR for this summer 47714 in old Anglia livery at Quorn Sidings, GCR soon after its arrival from Brush, Loughborough for preservation at the GCR for this summer

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]]> Sun Feb 1 2009 Great Central Railway Winter Steam Gala 2009 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1646132.html Images from the winter steam gala for 2009 billed as "At last - It's the 1968 show!" Guest steam loco was NELPG Q6 No 63395 which looked excellent on the windcutters. Sunday's weather was a real disappointment. A small amount of sun in the morning only then sleet and snow showers all afternoon. At times it was impossible to see the railway line through the blizzards. Saturday 31 January 2009: Images from the winter steam gala for 2009 billed as "At last - It's the 1968 show!" Guest steam loco was NELPG Q6 No 63395 which looked excellent on the windcutters. Sunday's weather was a real disappointment. A small amount of sun in the morning only then sleet and snow showers all afternoon. At times it was impossible to see the railway line through the blizzards.

NELPG Q6 No 63395 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 31.1.09 with 1350 Loughborough - Rothley Brook 'Windcutters' mineral train at the GCR winter steam gala. NELPG Q6 No 63395 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 31.1.09 with 1350 Loughborough - Rothley Brook 'Windcutters' mineral train at the winter steam gala 30777 'Sir Lamiel' passes beneath Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 01.2.09 with 1000 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR winter steam gala NELPG Q6 63395 passes beneath Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 01.2.09 with 1015 Loughborough - Rothley Brook 'Windcutters' mineral train at the GCR winter steam gala BR Standard 7, Britannia Class, no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 1.2.09 with 1110 Loughborough - Rothley Brook TPO at the GCR winter steam gala BR Standard 7, Britannia Class, no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 1.2.09 with 1110 Loughborough - Rothley Brook TPO at the GCR winter steam gala BR Standard 7, Britannia Class,no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' rounds the curve at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 1.2.09 with 1300 Loughborough - Leicester North service. BR Standard 7, Britannia Class, no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 1.2.09 with 1300 Loughborough - Leicester North service NELPG Q6 63395 at Woodthorpe on 01.2.09 with 1350 Loughborough - Rothley Brook 'Windcutters' mineral train at the GCR winter steam gala

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]]> Sat Jan 31 2009 January 2009 on Great Central Railway http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1639451.html A look at some of the workings on GCR during January 2009 Thursday 1 January 2009: A look at some of the workings on GCR during January 2009

GWR Large Prairie tank No 4141 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 17.1.09 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North service D123 (45125) with Irish Rail steam heat van at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 18.1.09 with 1215 Loughborough - Leicester North service

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 GCR Winter Diesel Running Event 2009 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1636218.html A new event for 2009 featured steam and diesel services, with three heritage diesel locomotives in action. Also new for 2009 -was one of the repatriated Irish Rail steam heat vans used in one of the train formations ensuring constant heat. Unfortunately there was a problem with the steam heat van on the Saturday and according to sources on the train ' it was freezing' and could not be fixed. On the Sunday the van did not appear at all. Saturday 10 January 2009: A new event for 2009 featured steam and diesel services, with three heritage diesel locomotives in action. Also new for 2009 -was one of the repatriated Irish Rail steam heat vans used in one of the train formations ensuring constant heat. Unfortunately there was a problem with the steam heat van on the Saturday and according to sources on the train ' it was freezing' and could not be fixed. On the Sunday the van did not appear at all.

Class 33 D6535 tnt Class 45 D123 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 10.1.09 with 1401 Rothley Brook - Loughborough service D5401 and one of the repatriated Irish Rail steam heat vans at Woodthorpe, GCR on 10.1.09 with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North service Class 33 D6535 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 11.1.09 with 1015 Loughborough - Leicester North service Class 33 D6535 at Rabbitt Bridge near Swithland Reservoir, GCR on 11.1.09 with 1215 Loughborough - Leicester North service Class 45 D123 tnt Class 27 D5401 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 11.1.09 with 1230 Loughborough - Rothley Brook service Class 27 D5401 tnt Class 45 D123 approaches Kinchley Lane near Swithland Reservoir, GCR on 11.1.09 with 1251 Rothley Brook - Loughborough service. Class 45 D123 tnt D6535 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 11.1.09 with 1340 Loughborough Central - Rothley Brook service Class 27 D5401 at Rabbitt Bridge near Swithland Reservoir, GCR on 11.1.09 with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North service

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]]> Sat Jan 10 2009 Christmas 2008 workings on GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1620957.html A little look at the Christmas 2008 Santa Specials and holiday workings on GCR including both steam and diesel. For a change the weather broght sunny clear blue skies over the period giving one or two delightful shots Saturday 6 December 2008: A little look at the Christmas 2008 Santa Specials and holiday workings on GCR including both steam and diesel. For a change the weather broght sunny clear blue skies over the period giving one or two delightful shots

LNER Class 04 63601 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 6.12.08 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special GWR Large Prairie 4141 at a frosty Woodthorpe, GCR on 7.12.08 in lovely winter sunshine with 0950 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special D5185 (25035) tnt LNER Class 04 63601 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 7.12.08 with 1230 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special service D5185 (25035) tnt LNER Class 04 63601 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 7.12.08 with 1230 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special service GWR Large Prairie 4141 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 17.12.08 in late winter sunshine with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special GWR Large Prairie 4141 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 17.12.08 in late winter sunshine with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special GWR Large Prairie 4141 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 17.12.08 in late winter sunshine with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special Class 2MT 2-6-0 No 78019 at Woodthorpe, GCR on Boxing Day, 26.12.08, with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North. LNER Class 04 No 63601 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 28.12.08 with 1030 Loughborough - Leicester North service

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]]> Sat Dec 6 2008 November 2008 on GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1615322.html A few images from November 2008. Unfortunately with poor weather and other commitments I have been unable to photograph as much as I would have liked. Saturday 1 November 2008: A few images from November 2008. Unfortunately with poor weather and other commitments I have been unable to photograph as much as I would have liked.

Late autumn sun catches LMS Jubilee Class, no 5690 'Leander' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 23.11.08 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North ' The Elizabethan' dining service. Late autumn sun catches LMS Jubilee Class, no 5690 'Leander' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 23.11.08 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North ' The Elizabethan' dining service. GWR no 3440 'City of Truro' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 30.11.08 with 1315 Loughborough - Leicester North Santa Special service

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]]> Sat Nov 1 2008 October 2008 on the GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1591137.html A look at a few workings on the GCR during October 2008, weather permitting. Also some images of the Steam Railway Gala between 10 - 12 October 2008 which mainly featured Tornado, Leander and Lord Nelson. The weekend of 25/26 October saw City of Truro making its debut on the GCR. Wow what a month! Sunday 5 October 2008: A look at a few workings on the GCR during October 2008, weather permitting. Also some images of the Steam Railway Gala between 10 - 12 October 2008 which mainly featured Tornado, Leander and Lord Nelson. The weekend of 25/26 October saw City of Truro making its debut on the GCR. Wow what a month!

Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado thunders towards Woodthorpe, GCR on 5.10.08 with 1515 Loughborough - Leicester North service LNERClass 04 63601 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 5.10.08 with 1635 Loughborough - Leicester North LMS Jubilee class, no. 5690, 'Leander' at Woodthorpe,GCR on 10.10.08 with 1415 Loughborough - Leicester North service on the opening day of the GCR Steam Railway Gala 2008 LMS Jubilee Class, no 5690 'Leander' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 10.10.08 with 1630 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the GCR Steam Railway Gala 2008 A steamy 850 Lord Nelson beneath Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 12.10.08 with 1045 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the autumn steam gala 2008 LMS Jubilee Class, no 5690 'Leander' at Beeches Road bridge, Loughborough on 12.10.08 shunts stock for 1110 1C11 Loughborough - Rothley Brook TPO back into the station Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado thunders towards Woodthorpe, GCR on 12.10.08 with 1C32 1450 Loughborough - Rothley Brook TPO LMS Jubilee Class, no 5690 'Leander' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 12.10.08 with 1500 2A33 Loughborough - Leicester North service at the autumn steam gala 2008 LMS Jubilee Class, no 5690 'Leander' at Woodthorpe, GCR with 1515 Loughborough - Leicester North 'Hogwash Special' on 19.10.08 during the Wizards Weekend GWR no 3440 'City of Truro' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 26.10.08 with 1315 'The Elizabethan' Loughborough - Leicester North service GWR no 3440 'City of Truro' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 26.10.08 with 1315 'The Elizabethan' Loughborough - Leicester North service in lovely autumn light GWR no 3440 'City of Truro' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 26.10.08 with the 1515 Loughborough - Leicester North service in lovely autumn light

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 GCR Diesel Gala September 2008 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1578294.html A look at the workings of the September 2008 Autumn Diesel Gala. D6535 at last has received a lick of paint while D5830 also has been re-painted still in Golden Ochre. Guest Loco 37314 looked grand in large logo livery. Well done everyone for another great gala. Friday 12 September 2008: A look at the workings of the September 2008 Autumn Diesel Gala. D6535 at last has received a lick of paint while D5830 also has been re-painted still in Golden Ochre. Guest Loco 37314 looked grand in large logo livery. Well done everyone for another great gala.

Re-painted D6535 devoid of numbers and decals leaves Loughborough Central, GCR on 12.9.08 with 1040 Leicester North service and full clag! Freshly re-painted D5830 in golden ochre livery is seen at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 12.9.08 with 1320 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service. Re-painted and devoid of numbers and decals, D6535 at Kinchley Lane, GCR with 1400 Loughborough - Leicester North.D5830 returns with 1400 Leicester North - Loughborough 37314'Dalzell' at Woodthorpe nr Loughborough, GCR on 12.9.08 with 1440 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D1705'Sparrowhawk' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 13.9.08 with 0900 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service Re-painted D6535 devoid of numbers and decals at Woodthorpe, GCR on 13.9.08 with 1025 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service Repainted D5830 in Golden Ochre livery at Woodthorpe, GCR on 13.9.08 with 1530 Leicester North - Loughborough Central service 37314'Dalzell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 13.9.08 with 1610 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D5185 t'n't D6535 devoid of numbers and decals at Woodthorpe, GCR on 14.9.08 with 1430 Loughborough Central - Rothley local service D1705'Sparrowhawk' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 14.9.08 with 1530 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D5185 t'n't D6535 devoid of numbers and decals at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 14.9.08 with 1550 Loughborough Central - Rothley local service D5830 re-painted in Golden Ochre livery rounds the curve at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 14.9.08 with 1610 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D5830 re-painted in Golden Ochre livery at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 14.9.08 with 1610 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D6535 devoid of numbers and decals t'n't' D5185 enters Quorn and Woodhouse Station, GCR on 14.9.08 with 1635 Rothley Brook - Loughborough Central local service

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]]> Fri Sep 12 2008 Tornado In Steam at GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1565988.html A few pics of Tornado steaming on shed at Loughborough, 2 days after its arrival and a look at her with Inspection Saloon 999504 at Woodthorpe running under its own steam. Thanks to all at GCR and A1 Steam Trust for being so helpful and accommodating Friday 22 August 2008: A few pics of Tornado steaming on shed at Loughborough, 2 days after its arrival and a look at her with Inspection Saloon 999504 at Woodthorpe running under its own steam. Thanks to all at GCR and A1 Steam Trust for being so helpful and accommodating

Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado outside Loughborough Workshop, GCR on 22.8.08 ready for action Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado outside Loughborough Workshop, GCR on 22.8.08 receiving some oil and polish. Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado outside Loughborough Workshop, GCR on 22.8.08 receiving some TLC. Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado with Inspection Saloon 999504 at Woodthorpe, GCR running on test between Loughborough and Rothley on 22.8.08 Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado powers round the curve at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 26.8.08 with a test train from Loughborough to Leicester North Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado powers past Kinchley Lane, GCR on 26.8.08 with a test train from Loughborough to Leicester North

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]]> Fri Aug 22 2008 Class A1 60163 Tornado arrives at GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1565065.html A red letter day for the GCR with the arrival of Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado at Quorn having been brought down from Darlington on 2 low loaders the previous day. After careful unloading of loco and tender by Allelys, Tornado was moved to Loughborough along the GCR metals for the first time by diesel shunter D4067. Wednesday 20 August 2008: A red letter day for the GCR with the arrival of Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado at Quorn having been brought down from Darlington on 2 low loaders the previous day. After careful unloading of loco and tender by Allelys, Tornado was moved to Loughborough along the GCR metals for the first time by diesel shunter D4067.

Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado is unloaded at Quorn Yard, GCR on 20.8.08 Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado is unloaded at Quorn Yard, GCR on 20.8.08 and is bound for Loughborough later Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado with no tender behind! Ater unloading at Quorn Yard, GCR on 20.8.08 Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado is unloaded at Quorn Yard, GCR on 20.8.08 Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado at Quorn Yard, GCR on 20.8.08 with out its tender but with a group of important people marking the occassion. From Left, David Elliott - Director of Engineering AI Steam Loco Trust, Bill Ford - GCR President, Barry Wilson - Finance Director, A1 Steam Loco Trust, Bruce Pollard - Commercial Manager, GCR (rear), Peter Neesam - Fitter and Sheet Metal Worker, AI Steam Loco Trust and Malcolm Crawley - Vice President, A1 Steam Loco Trust Bruce Pollard, GCR Commercial Manager (middle) with David Elliott, Director of Engineering AI Steam Loco Trust (left) and Bill Ford, President GCR 20.8.08 at Quorn Yard with Tornado Tornado says ah here is my tender, soon be together now at Quorn, GCR 20.8.08 Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado safely arrived at Quorn Yard, GCR on 20 .8.08 waits for a tow to Loughborough D4067 is about to tow Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado along the GCR after its arrival at Quorn Yard on 20.8.08 to Loughborough Central and Yard D4067 tows Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado along the GCR after its arrival at Quorn Yard on 20.8.08 and is seen at Woodthorpe heading for Loughborough Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado is towed along the GCR after its arrival at Quorn Yard on 20.8.08 by diesel shunter D4067 seen at Woodthorpe heading for Loughborough Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado waits at Loughborough Central Station on 20.8.08 for a push into the yard from D4067 who towed the loco from Quorn Yard, GCR. Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado waits at Loughborough Central Station on 20.8.08 for a push into the yard from D4067 which had towed the loco from Quorn, GCR D4067 pushes 60163 Tornado towards Loughborough Yard, GCR stopping for Tornado to take on some water on 20.8.08.The Shunter had brought the loco from Quorn Yard

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]]> Wed Aug 20 2008 August 2008 on the GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1559389.html A few pics of the goings on at GCR during August 2008 Sunday 10 August 2008: A few pics of the goings on at GCR during August 2008

D5185 (25035) is seen at Woodthorpe, GCR on 10.8.08 with 2A30 1415 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D5830 has had a complete re-paint and looks immaculate at Loughborough Yard Sdgs , GCR on 17.8.08 in readiness for the Autumn Diesel Gala 13 & 14 Sept 2008 Repainted D5830 for Autumn Diesel Gala with 37314'Dalzell',D5185, D1705'Sparrowhawk' & D123'Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry at Loughborough Yard Sdgs, GCR on 17.8.08 BR Standard 2 2-6-0 78019 seen at Woodthorpe, GCR on 30.8.08 with 1635 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service

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]]> Sun Aug 10 2008 SR 850 Lord Nelson on GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1547302.html After missing the Lord's first weekend running on the GCR last weekend, it was satisfying to capture her on digital today. The sun shone on 2 of her 3 runs from Loughborough so luck was in for a change. Southern Region green blends beautifully with the Leicestershire countryside Saturday 19 July 2008: After missing the Lord's first weekend running on the GCR last weekend, it was satisfying to capture her on digital today. The sun shone on 2 of her 3 runs from Loughborough so luck was in for a change. Southern Region green blends beautifully with the Leicestershire countryside

SR 850' Lord Nelson' lets off steam at Woodthorpe, GCR on 19.7.08 while working 1115 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service SR 850' Lord Nelson' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 19.7.08 with 1315 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service SR 850' Lord Nelson' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 19.7.08 with 1315 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service. SR 850'Lord Nelson' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 20.7.08 with 1515 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 Lord Nelson Arrives at GCR! http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1542856.html SR 850 Lord Nelson arrived early this morning for its short stay at GCR where it will undergo some mainline testing. A few pics of its move from Quorn to Loughborough Central and a few days later at Loughborough Friday 11 July 2008: SR 850 Lord Nelson arrived early this morning for its short stay at GCR where it will undergo some mainline testing. A few pics of its move from Quorn to Loughborough Central and a few days later at Loughborough

SR 850 Lord Nelson is about to be dragged to Loughborough Central from Quorn Yard, on 11.7.08 by D4067 soon after its arrival at GCR for a short stay SR 850 Lord Nelson is about to be dragged to Loughborough Central from Quorn Yard, on 11.7.08 by D4067 soon after its arrival at GCR for a short stay & test SR 850 Lord Nelson about to be dragged to Loughborough Central from Quorn Yard, on 11.7.08 by D4067 after its arrival at GCR for short stay. 78019 passes on driver training D4067 drags SR 850 Lord Nelson along GCR at Woodthorpe on 11.7.08 from Quorn Yard to Loughborough Central after its arrival for a short stay at the GCR for mainline testing D4067 drags SR 850 Lord Nelson along GCR at Woodthorpe on 11.7.08 from Quorn Yard to Loughborough Central after its arrival for a short stay at the GCR for mainline testing. D4067 drags SR 850 Lord Nelson into Loughborough Central on 11.7.08 from Quorn Yard soon after its arrival for a short stay at the GCR for mainline testing. SR 850'Lord Nelson' outside maintenance shed at Loughborough, GCR on 14.7.08

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]]> Fri Jul 11 2008 Lakeside and Haverthwaite Fairburn tank No. 42085 at GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1533127.html Lakeside and Haverthwaite Fairburn tank No. 42085 is staying for an 11-month visit to the Great Central Railway. The 2-6-4T will undergo a seven-month light repair by Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group volunteers, with assistance from the GCR’s full time engineering staff. As a 'one off' the loco ran over the weekend of 21 and 22 June 2008 with permission of Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway Monday 23 June 2008: Lakeside and Haverthwaite Fairburn tank No. 42085 is staying for an 11-month visit to the Great Central Railway. The 2-6-4T will undergo a seven-month light repair by Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group volunteers, with assistance from the GCR_s full time engineering staff. As a 'one off' the loco ran over the weekend of 21 and 22 June 2008 with permission of Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway

Fairburn tank 2-6-4T No. 42085 departs Loughborough Central Station on 22.6.08 with 1115 2C11 Loughborough - Leicester North service Fairburn tank 2-6-4T No. 42085 at Kinchley Lane on 22.6.08 with 1315 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service

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]]> Mon Jun 23 2008 Stars of the 60's Gala http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1513577.html An interesting line up for this gala that included Sir Lamiel and Oliver Cromwell both working goods and passenger trains. Sunday was a better day for the weather although it was pot luck in the afternoon with the sun Saturday 17 May 2008: An interesting line up for this gala that included Sir Lamiel and Oliver Cromwell both working goods and passenger trains. Sunday was a better day for the weather although it was pot luck in the afternoon with the sun

BR Standard 7, Britannia Class 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 17.5.08 with 1440 Loughborough Central - Rothley Goods at the Stars of 60's gala. BR Standard 7, Britannia Class 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 17.5.08 with 1440 Loughborough Central - Rothley Goods at the Stars of 60's gala. Close up of 70013'oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 17.5.08 with 1440 L'boro - Rothley Goods at the stars of 60's gala 2MT 78019 passes beneath Beeches Road bridge, Loughborough on 18.5.08 with 2A06 1000 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service 2MT 78019 passes beneath Beeches Road bridge, Loughborough on 18.5.08 with 2A06 1000 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service 30777 Sir Lamiel passes beneath Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 18.5.08 with 8C07 1015 Loughborough Central - Rothley Brook Goods 30777 Sir Lamiel passes beneath Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 18.5.08 with 8C07 1015 Loughborough Central - Rothley Brook Goods 30777 Sir Lamiel passes beneath Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 18.5.08 with 8C07 1015 Loughborough Central - Rothley Brook Goods D1705'Sparrowhawk' departs Loughborough Central, GCR on 18.5.08 with 2A09 1045 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D5185 is seen at Woodthorpe, GCR on 18.5.08 with 1400 Loughborough Central - Rothley local service at the Stars of the 60's gala. 2MT 78019 at Woodthorpe, GCR on 18.5.08 with 2A29 1415 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service BR Standard 7, Britannia Class 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 18.5.08 with 1440 Loughborough Central - Rothley Goods at the Stars of 60's gala BR Standard 7, Britannia Class 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 18.5.08 with 1440 Loughborough Central - Rothley Goods at the Stars of 60's gala

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]]> Sat May 17 2008 Oliver Cromwell Rides Again http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1510697.html A few images of Oliver Cromwel before this beast goes off to York for a while and for once the sun shone. Is there any better spot than Kinchley Lane? Sunday 11 May 2008: A few images of Oliver Cromwel before this beast goes off to York for a while and for once the sun shone. Is there any better spot than Kinchley Lane?

BR Standard 7, Britannia Class No 70013'Oliver Cromwell' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 11.5.08 with 1515 Loughborough Central - Leicester North BR Standard 7, Britannia Class No 70013'Oliver Cromwell' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 11.5.08 with 1515 Loughborough Central - Leicester North

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]]> Sun May 11 2008 70013 Oliver Cromwell runs again on GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1504023.html Saturday 3 May 2008 saw BR Standard 7, Britannia Class,no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' make its first passenger run with the 1710 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service much to the delight of all. The Bank Holiday weekend found 'Ollie' delighting many worshipers unlike that other one at the Walkers Stadium Saturday 3 May 2008: Saturday 3 May 2008 saw BR Standard 7, Britannia Class,no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' make its first passenger run with the 1710 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service much to the delight of all. The Bank Holiday weekend found 'Ollie' delighting many worshipers unlike that other one at the Walkers Stadium

BR Standard 7, Britannia Class,no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe,GCR on 3.5.08 with its first passenger service,1710 Loughborough Central - Leicester North BR Standard 7, Britannia Class, no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 4.5.08 with 1155 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service BR Standard 7, Britannia Class, no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 4.5.08 with 1635 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service BR Standard 7, Britannia Class,no. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Woodthorpe,GCR on 5.5.08 with 1510 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service

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]]> Sat May 3 2008 DRS 37610 at GCR http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1501355.html An immaculate DRS 37610 was named T.S (Ted) Cassady at the GCR, after the sad death of the same person who was aged 46, on Thursday 24 April 2008 in a special ceremony at the request of his widow. DRS then allowed the loco to be run over the weekend hauling 5 return passenger services on the GCR which were very well patronised by enthusiasts Saturday 26 April 2008: An immaculate DRS 37610 was named T.S (Ted) Cassady at the GCR, after the sad death of the same person who was aged 46, on Thursday 24 April 2008 in a special ceremony at the request of his widow. DRS then allowed the loco to be run over the weekend hauling 5 return passenger services on the GCR which were very well patronised by enthusiasts

Immaculate DRS 37610 newly named T.S. (Ted) Cassady 14.5.61 - 6.4.08 at GCR last week waits at Loughborough Central on 26.4.08 to work 1215 service to Leicester North. Immaculate DRS 37610 newly named T.S. (Ted) Cassady 14.5.61 - 6.4.08 at GCR last week waits at Loughborough Central on 26.4.08 to work 1215 service to Leicester North. Front ends of DRS 37610 and D5185 at Loughborough Central on 26.4.08 DRS 37610'T.S.(Ted) Cassady' with D5185 is seen at Woodthorpe near Loughborough, GCR on 26.4.08 with late running 1215 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service DRS 37610'T.S.(Ted) Cassady' with D5185 is seen at Woodthorpe near Loughborough, GCR on 26.4.08 with late running 1215 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service DRS 37610'T.S (Ted) Cassady' with D5185 at Woodthorpe nr Loughborough, GCR on 26.4.08 with 1715 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service DRS 37610'T.S (Ted) Cassady' with D5185 at Thurcaston, GCR on 26.4.08 with 1715 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service DRS 37610'T.S.(Ted) Cassady' with D5185 at Birstall heading for Thurcaston, GCR on 26.4.08 with 1800 Leicester North - Loughborough Central service DRS 37610'T.S.(Ted) Cassady' with D5185 at Birstall heading for Thurcaston, GCR on 26.4.08 with 1800 Leicester North - Loughborough Central service Nameplate of DRS 37610 T.S.(Ted)Cassady 14.5.61 - 6.4.08 at Loughborough Central, GCR 26.4.08

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]]> Sat Apr 26 2008 GCR Spring Diesel Gala 2008 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1492639.html Another well run diesel gala with guest loco 37314'Dalzell' being the icing on the cake. Lucky with the weather on saturday and managed some nice images of the Tractor. Pity there was no freight at this event. It would hve been nice to see 37314 with the windcutters Friday 11 April 2008: Another well run diesel gala with guest loco 37314'Dalzell' being the icing on the cake. Lucky with the weather on saturday and managed some nice images of the Tractor. Pity there was no freight at this event. It would hve been nice to see 37314 with the windcutters

Guest loco 37314'Dalzell' at Woodthorpe, GCR on 11.4.08 with 1400 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service D123 powers through the cutting at Woodthorpe, GCR on 11.4.08 with 1720 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service Guest Loco 37314'Dalzell' at Woodthorpe, GCR near Loughborough on 11.4.08 with 1720 Leicester North - Loughborough Central service Guest Loco 37314'Dalzell' at Woodthorpe, GCR near Loughborough on 11.4.08 with 1720 Leicester North - Loughborough Central service D5830 and D123 with the 2A02 0900 Loughborough Central - Leicester North GCR service seen at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 12.4.08. At Rothley the Class 31 will be detached D5185 passes beneath Beeches Road Bridge, Loughborough on 12.4.08 with 0920 Loughborough Central - Rothley service D6535 enters Quorn and Woodhouse station on 12.4.08 with 2A06 0940 Loughborough Central -Leicester North service D6535 waits at Quorn and Woodhouse station on 12.4.08 with 2A06 0940 Loughborough Central -Leicester North service Guest loco 37314 departs Loughborough Central Station,GCR on 12.4.08 with 2A08 1025 service to Leicester North Guest loco 37314 at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 12.4.08 with 1A28 1410 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service Guest loco 37314 is seen at Woodthorpe, Loughborough GCR on 12.4.08 with 2A40 1650 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service Guest loco 37314 nears Quorn and Woodhouse Station, GCR on 13.4.08 with 1410 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service

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]]> Fri Apr 11 2008 GCR 1960's Steam and Diesel Gala 2008 http://paulbiggsgcrailway.fotopic.net/c1476515.html Limited number of pics from this event mainly due to the poor weather over this weekend. 3 steam and 3 diesel loco's took part from the home fleet but unfortunately guest diesel loco Class 40 D212 from Midland Railway, Butterley was unable to be transported to the GCR in time. Friday 14 March 2008: Limited number of pics from this event mainly due to the poor weather over this weekend. 3 steam and 3 diesel loco's took part from the home fleet but unfortunately guest diesel loco Class 40 D212 from Midland Railway, Butterley was unable to be transported to the GCR in time.

Class 31 D5830 is seen at Kinchley Lane, GCR on 14.3.08 with 1145 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service during the GCR 1960'S Gala (Diesel Day) Class 33 D6535 at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 14.3.08 with 1230 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service during the GCR 1960's Gala (Diesel Day) 30777'Sir Lamiel' at Woodthorpe on 16.3.08 with 1505 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service at the GCR 1960's gala D123 is seen at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 16.3.08 with 2A37 1545 Loughborough Central - Leicester North service at the GCR 1960's gala Class 101 51427 & 50321 at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 16.3.08 with 1541 Rothley Brook - Loughborough service at GCR 1960's gala Class 101 50321 & 51427 at Woodthorpe near Loughborough on 16.3.08 with 2E39 1605 Loughborough Central - Quorn and Woodhouse service during 1960's GCR Gala

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