Great Central Railway Nottingham
Great Central Railway Nottingham is based in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.
Activities at Great Central Railway Nottingham include:
- Stream Railway
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
Ruddington
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6JS
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Stream Railway
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.
Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and selected week days through the summer. In addition, First Class Restaurant Car Services provide five course meals whilst travelling between Loughborough and Leicester.
Childhood dreams can come true with a Drive a Locomotive Experience when you can take the regulator on a mighty steam locomotive or notch up on a powerful diesel. We also run many special events, including Steam Galas, Paw Patrol, Bonfire Night, 1940s Wartime Weekend and Santa Specials.
The railway is supported by The David Clarke Railway Trust, click here to find out more. The Railway's membership organisation is Friends of the Great Central Main Line (FoGCML). Members are entitled to a range of benefits and details can be viewed here.