Great Central Railway

Wednesday 29th December 2010, was the annual Christmas visit to the Great Central Railway.

A cold, grey, damp day with dense fog in some places concerned me because of the standard of photography would be difficult, however here are some shots that I do like.

The service was quieter this time with only a limited number of visitors.

The Pullman stock was being used for diners, but the ordinary traffic was provided by LMS Stanier 8F 48305 and the small Prairie 5526 with the 'Autotrain'

Here the LMS Stanier 2-8-0, built in 1943, 48305 approaches Rothley before departing for Loughborough.

This is the 'Autotrain'. One single carriage stock with controls at the front, and the small Prairie at the rear. This sort of service was for branch line traffic.

The small prairie tank locomotive, 2-6-2T, 5526, built in 1928 takes on water at Loughborough.

Finally, waiting at Loughborough for the last afternoon service to Leicester North and return. The Christmas lights provide some cheer under the canopy.