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Sad news is that 7027 Thornbury Castle is being sold - and its boiler is to be used on a "new build" class 47XX no 4709. This project is under the GWS umbrella at Didcot.
Needless to say a lot of people at the GCR have spent a lot of time and effort on the locomotive over the past two years and this decision is not going down well....
Needless to say a lot of people at the GCR have spent a lot of time and effort on the locomotive over the past two years and this decision is not going down well....
Meanwhile on the wagon front we have finished B565224 and started on B570618. This is another rebody from the 1970's and we have been replacing the lower body sides with specially shaped repair panels. We have also refurbished the brake cylinder, rewelded some cracked underframe welds etc and are replacing the whole floor.
We are looking forward to the Autumn Gala (Sept 29th - Oct 2nd) when we will see our Windcutter wagons in action, together with other freight trains. Our latest restoration, B 570618, was not quite finished by the end of Friday but we will be working during the week to complete the last few details. We will also have our Information/Sales Stand outside Rothley shed on the Saturday and Sunday. Please pop along and chat to some of the team and see our display.
News from the GCR website
Work on replacing the A60 bridge is starting this weekend
"Temporary road closures are will be in place on the A60 Nottingham Road between the junction of Station Boulevard, Loughborough, and the junction of Loughborough Road, Cotes, from 01st October 2022 to allow Volker Laser, on behalf of the GCR to safely undertake works to replace the rail overbridge.
The existing 120 year old structure is life expired and has been struck many times by over height lorries. Replacing it with a twin track structure, will allow freight trains from the national rail network to use the line again as well as paving the way for heritage trains to run between Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire as part of the Reunification project".
Work on replacing the A60 bridge is starting this weekend
"Temporary road closures are will be in place on the A60 Nottingham Road between the junction of Station Boulevard, Loughborough, and the junction of Loughborough Road, Cotes, from 01st October 2022 to allow Volker Laser, on behalf of the GCR to safely undertake works to replace the rail overbridge.
The existing 120 year old structure is life expired and has been struck many times by over height lorries. Replacing it with a twin track structure, will allow freight trains from the national rail network to use the line again as well as paving the way for heritage trains to run between Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire as part of the Reunification project".
Flying Phil said:
News from the GCR website
Work on replacing the A60 bridge is starting this weekend
"Temporary road closures are will be in place on the A60 Nottingham Road between the junction of Station Boulevard, Loughborough, and the junction of Loughborough Road, Cotes, from 01st October 2022 to allow Volker Laser, on behalf of the GCR to safely undertake works to replace the rail overbridge.
The existing 120 year old structure is life expired and has been struck many times by over height lorries. Replacing it with a twin track structure, will allow freight trains from the national rail network to use the line again as well as paving the way for heritage trains to run between Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire as part of the Reunification project".
Nice!Work on replacing the A60 bridge is starting this weekend
"Temporary road closures are will be in place on the A60 Nottingham Road between the junction of Station Boulevard, Loughborough, and the junction of Loughborough Road, Cotes, from 01st October 2022 to allow Volker Laser, on behalf of the GCR to safely undertake works to replace the rail overbridge.
The existing 120 year old structure is life expired and has been struck many times by over height lorries. Replacing it with a twin track structure, will allow freight trains from the national rail network to use the line again as well as paving the way for heritage trains to run between Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire as part of the Reunification project".
toastyhamster said:
Good news.
Seems like there's a ton of bridge work required with the ones near Quorn due some refurbishment as well. Expensive.
As soon as my kids stop moaning about being home alone I'll re-join the Cutting 'Edge mob at Rushcliffe. Maybe Spring.
I've seen them wiring and been tempted to join in. I think I'd be killed for taking on another hobby.Seems like there's a ton of bridge work required with the ones near Quorn due some refurbishment as well. Expensive.
As soon as my kids stop moaning about being home alone I'll re-join the Cutting 'Edge mob at Rushcliffe. Maybe Spring.
Not quite the Great Central, but you may recognise these wagons Phil!
GWR 57xx, 7714, at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
GWR 57xx, 7714, at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
W124Bob said:
Whats the GCR's coal situation looking like? Had a chat with some one senior in another heritage railway recently and he's very worried about stocks for next year.
I am in a position that worries about this, I worry more about paying £600 a ton instead of £125. My worry of not getting any has largely gone awayHi 100SRV
There are a variety of GC related books available in the shop on the platform at Loughborough Central station. There are also Second Hand books in the "Emporium" on the platform.
An ideal opportunity will be on Nov 19/20th when the GC will be very busy.
The timetables for the "Last Hurrah Gala" are now available on the GCR website. It is good to see that there will be a variety of authentic motive power to haul our 25+ "Lengthy Train" of 16T mineral wagons. (9F, 8F, Std 5, and Std 2). A sight and sound not to be missed!
There are a variety of GC related books available in the shop on the platform at Loughborough Central station. There are also Second Hand books in the "Emporium" on the platform.
An ideal opportunity will be on Nov 19/20th when the GC will be very busy.
The timetables for the "Last Hurrah Gala" are now available on the GCR website. It is good to see that there will be a variety of authentic motive power to haul our 25+ "Lengthy Train" of 16T mineral wagons. (9F, 8F, Std 5, and Std 2). A sight and sound not to be missed!
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