Whether you are an enthusiast photographic group, a real-ale
club, railway club or group of enthusiasts with specific interests,
a charter train on the GCRN may be just for you.
Our railway comprises 10 miles of former main-line railway that
stretches from our base at Ruddinton, south to Loughborough. The
line has a "gable profile", with gradients both sides of the summit
of the line at "Barnstone" Tunnel. Ruddington features ample
parking, and is only 10 minutes south of the centre of Nottingham,
just off the A52 and A60 trunk roads and only 20 minutes from the
M1 (Jct 24 or 25).

Main Line Charter Services
If you are seeking to run a main line charter service, GCRN offers
a viable destination in the East Midlands. Our connection with
Network Rail at Loughborough enables services directly from the
Midland Main Line. At Ruddington we have full facilities, not only
to refresh and entertain passengers, but also to refresh both
locomotives and hauled stock including fuelling and watering.
During 2006 our new extended and permanent platform should be
commissioned, supporting longer train lengths Should you wish to
run a charter into GCRN, then please contact us with respect to
making your visit the core of a special event at GCRN, providing
your passengers with additional entertainment options. Please
complete the form below if you would like more information about a
charter of this type.
Enthusiasts seeking to charter special
trains
With two trains of coaching stock available, we have the ability
to cater for those wishing to charter a complete train for a
part-day, full day or as a one-off. In 2006, we can offer
locomotives from Class 25 D7629, Class 47 47765 and Class 56, 56097
to haul your train. So, if your interest is in a particular class
of locomotive, or you are an enthusiast club or society wanting a
day out tailored to your specific needs, we can offer a range of
options designed to make your charter unique, memorable and
enjoyable. Please complete the form below if you would like more
information about a charter of this type.
Photographic Charters
GCRN is an ideal location for your photo charter. Our current line
occupancy means that the line is available to support a range and
variety of charters and flexibility that may not be found
elsewhere. We can offer both passenger and freight stock, from both
a modern and bygone era. We can even re-create industrial
operations with our fleet of small Ruston and Simplex locomotives.
We entertain both daytime and night-time charters, and can help
support power and flood-lighting requirements and special
facilities required to make an evening or night-time charter that
bit more special. Included in our collection are both steam and
diesel rail cranes, so we are able to offer the prospect of
re-creating worksites and special workings as a result of
derailment for example.
Our route is abound with photogenic features, including
"Barnstone" tunnel, the large viaduct at Stanford on Soar
(Loughborough), the windswept Gotham Moor and massive embankments
and cuttings (notably East Leake) that were the trademark of the
ex-Great Central route. Our on-line photographer's guide gives an
overview of the line. Please complete the form below if you would
like more information about a charter of this type.
We are also keen to offer visiting locomotives as features of your
charter requirements. To see examples of a GCRN freight Charter,
click here.

Non-enthusiast charters
Whether you simply would like to organise an event with a
difference or a day out for a club or society, we can offer special
trains configured to meet your needs, including catering options.
So, whether you are a real ale club looking for a meet with a
difference for a summer evening, or a company looking to put-on a
corporate event with a difference, please contact us with your
requirements. Please complete the form below if you would like more
information about a charter of this type.
Costs
Detailed costings will be subject to your requirements. As the
locomotives, degree of track access and services or facilities
required change the financial model, please contact us with your
requirements so that we may begin to price your charter.
If you would like further information, please email: info@gcrn.co.uk
