Great Central Winter Steam Gala 22nd-25th January 2026

Something I haven't seen mentioned/pushed much - 92134 will become 92043 for the event, the identity of an example once shedded locally.

 

Appears to be a special day in the listings for later this year (25/26 July) for that to be run, which I assume will be its re-launch into service.

 

The TPO was a great part of galas in the past. Good to see it might be returning.

 

Shuttle bus confirmed as operating on Fri & Sat on the GC website but no detailed times as yet, just the rough hours of operation - 0830 to 1100 & 1500-1700.

 

The GCR gala timetable
https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GCR_Timetables_A4_Winter-Steam_2026_RevA.pdf

 

Doesn't open

 

It worked earlier; I suspect it's been pulled

 

this works on website
https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GCR_Timetables_A4_Winter-Steam_2026_RevB.pdf

 

Yeah the link/page has since been updated.

 

Great, just what I needed to plan my day. Thx.

 

am i correct to assume that no freights are running during the gala?

 

Says on website that there will be freights running from past experience the freights will be on the timetable on the day, unless any one knows differently

 

It's a common practice for the GCR to only publish the freight train timings in the timetable handed out on the day to try and encourage people to dip hands in pockets and actually support the event by buying tickets.

 

Locomotive directions - as of 13th Jan

3809 - north
68067 - north
92134 - north - may be turned following its photo charter
6990 - south
73156 - south
34072 - south
78018 - south
78019 - south - expected following its visit to NVR.

 

Can you explain please? For me not knowing the geography which one is boiler first out of Loughborough North or South
Thanks

 

for the November gala the published timetable was all inclusive - and downloaded before i bought my ticket

 

All Winter and Autumn Steam Galas the goods and LE movements are always in the booklet provided. Any other gala throughout the year which involves goods are published online.

 

Any idea if the booklet can be purchased in advance or is it only available “over the counter?"

 

South is facing Leicester North, North is facing Loughborough Central

 

Over the counter normally - free for ticket holders but usually £3-£5 for non-ticket holders I believe.