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1960s GALA STARRING TORNADO
Posted on 09/02/10
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The Great Central Railway notches it's 2010 gala action up a gear in March. The popular mixed traction 1960s gala returns bigger than ever with celebrity new build Peppercorn A1 Pacific right at the top of the guest list.
It's a 'Magnificent Seven' motive power line up. A1 60163 'Tornado' is joined by visiting BR standard four number 80072 (which has only recently returned to steam), visiting Jubilee number 5690 "Leander", visiting Black 5 number 44767 "George Stephenson" and newly restored Jinty number 47406. In addition two diesel locomotives will join the fleet each day.
Great Central Railway event co-ordinator Steven Chapple said "We're very honoured to have Tornado topping the bill at our 1960s gala. The locomotive roster will change over each day giving visitors the chance to see a different show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Well have a very busy and interesting timetable at the weekend with the popular pick up goods making a return."
The lines Met Camm DMU is also expected to feature in the event giving passengers a front seat view of passing trains on the double track.
Thursday 25th March will feature an hourly departure schedule from Loughborough Central station and locomotives 5690 and 80072. Visitors will be able to get their hands on the regulator of 3F 47406 for just a fiver, for a short drive in Loughborough.
Friday 26th March will see the action step up to a forty five minute passenger timetable with three engines, 5690, Tornado and 80072. Plans are in hand to offer short trip diesel driver experiences on the day.
Saturday 27th March will see a full intensive timetable with passenger and freight trains. Locomotives are expected to be Tornado, 5690, 80072, 44767, 47406, Class 20 D8098 and Class 25 D5185 plus the DMU. Trains will run into the evening on Saturday.
Sunday 28th March will see a change of Black 5's. Motive power should include Tornado, 5690, 80072, 45231, 47406, Class 27 D5401 and Class 45 D123 plus the DMU.
The GCR plans other additional attractions around the gala including a beer tent at Quorn. More details will be released before the event at the railways website www.gcrailway.co.uk A full gala programme will be included free of charge with all full price runabout tickets.
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