Even though Money Match March is behind us, we have someway to go before we can begin building the Factory Flyover. The Victoria station was built in a cutting in a cleared slum area. History [ edit] New name [ edit] The Great Central Railway - Leicester Central Station Welcome to the first Reunification update for 2023. The former Ruddington station is further north and, following the reunification of the two halves of the preserved GCR, could see improvements made to aid towards eventual reopening, the trackbed being owned by the charity, East Midlands Railway Trust, to support the eventual extension of the line. The new height restriction signs have also been installed on the bridge confirming there is now an extra three inches of headroom over the tarmac. BR Weltrol 900937 built in 1960, a standard gauge well wagon for carrying narrow gauge rolling stock; built 1960. Now placed under a new tarpaulin for further weather protection. There will need to be some more road closures. It was in tunnel for much of the way as the city was built up. We had hoped to be there in person at their recent AGM to collect a donation of £650, which they had raised during this year for Reunification. However, it's likely to be only one carriageway at a time to allow further work on the abutments. The details of the stock are below. One plea from the appeal team; we can't easily get to the post box or the bank at the moment. Great Central Railway through Leicester Posted on 4th December 2020, 'The ideal Christmas present' say fundraisers. Once again, we deeply appreciate your support for the project. The Friends of the Great Central Main Line is offering supporters of the award winning heritage line a glimpse into the future! Download our Money Match March brochure here which you can use to make a one off donation or set up a standing order. If you are giving to the Bridge to the Future or Crossing the Canal campaign your standing order will now go towards the Factory Flyover. This included adding a new concrete retaining wall to the GCR railway embankment. We can also accept donations online if you're staying inside. The Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (formerly known as Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre) is a heritage railway and Transport Museum on the south side of the village of Ruddington in Nottinghamshire. It's crossing the site of the original GCR station at Finmere in Oxfordshire. Great Central Railway (Nottingham) rebrands as Nottingham Heritage Railway 9th August 2021 Robin Jones News , Steam High Speed Train Class 43 power car No. You'll remember the Factory Flyover is actually 2 phases in 1. We'd like to thank everyone who has donated so far. For full terms see http://platform.nationalfundingscheme.org/terms-and-conditions The route. The Reunification project has captured imaginations. (Stored), BR Mk1 GUV (General Utility Van) 86129 in lined maroon livery. Our match funding was fully subscribed, so now we have a jaw dropping 1.78m banked and ready to spend on building the next phases of the project. Each panel was brought back to site in two halves and then bolted together into a single piece weighing six tons. The existing 120 year old structure has been struck many times by over height lorries. Barton Transport Leyland PS1/1 WAL 782, built in 1948. To reflect this its name was also changed to the more grandiose Great Central Railway. This major project will cost in excess of 1 million in total and is projected to complete at the end of October this year. We've got great news to share. Excitingly, more standing orders have been set up too. Donations can be made online here. Dates. The GNR north of the tunnel was the Leen Valley Extension Railway. A small amount of just 12 a month can really make a difference over a year. So we're now at 20,000! BR Bogie Rail Sturgeon A 994271 built in 1956. On behalf of everyone at the GCR, we can't thank you enough. Posted on 4th October 2020. Civil Engineering consultants Cass Hayward have revised the plans for this section of Reunification and we can share them with you. Today, the Great Central Railway PLC's board has given approval for the replacement work on Bridge 326, which crosses the A60 next to the Brush Works in Loughborough. There are stations open to the public at Ruddington Fields (within the main centre site) and at Rushcliffe Halt. (painted army green). the vision." We've already raised millions of pounds towards it which delivered one brand new bridge and paid for another to be fully overhauled. Nottingham's Lost Railway Heritage - leverton.org How can I help? (Originally a single-decker, re-bodied as a double-decker when sold to Barton in 1957). However it's life expired and is going to be replaced with a modern structure. While we aren't currently running passenger services, you're invited to visit Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, our base. The "London Extension" of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway opened in 1899, by which time the company had changed its name to the Great Central Railway. Contents 1 History: 1.1 New name: 1.1.1 Coat of arms: Needless to say it is an ideal Christmas present. This section will cost approximately three million pounds; roughly the amount we have already raised and spent on Reunification. If our fundraising goes well, we'll build the bridge over Railway Terrace road at the same time - it will save on construction costs to do both together. Donations came from around the world, with every contribution being matched pound for pound up to one hundred thousand pounds. Don't forget, you can see our physical progress by watching our YouTube films, search GCROFFICIAL on YouTube to subscribe. Andy continued, "We're living in difficult and extraordinary times. During March, every pound you give, either on line, by existing or newly established standing order, or by cheque through the post will be matched pound for pound, up to one hundred thousand pounds by a donor. These are very difficult and uncertain times. Please consider a donation because every pound means progress.Thank you for your generous support. Reunification - Great Central Railway They will be used in the construction of the Reunification scheme, giving the new project a real connection to the past. A cyclist crossing the river below on the road towards Stanford on Soar returns a wave from someone travelling in the first coach. With grateful thanks for all your support the funds available for building phase three and four continue to climb. We hope that will inspire others to support this part of the project, or find out more the rest of the Reunification scheme and contribute. In a two day operation at the start of July, the two elegant side panels of the canal bridge were first lifted and then bolted into place. planned fundraising work, this is a most welcome Christmas gift which has surprised Make your gift go further and we'll be getting closer to building and through trains between Leicester North and Ruddington. More Stories. Coming on the 1st of March we'll have some major news about the fundraising total so far and plans for the future of the Reunification project and a remixed project film to enjoy! We've only come so far because you've made it happen. Awaiting restoration. Barton Transport Leyland PD1 KNN 254, built in 1949. For now, stay safe and again, thank you for your support. The west side panel lies in the down formation waiting for its turn. We're determined to remain on the front foot and look to the future. The books production has been sponsored by the Friends of the Great Central Main Line so every penny goes to the appeal. Great Central Railway Extension to London Contract No. The Great Central Railway PLC's Board are pleased to announce that they have today given approval for the work on the replacement of Bridge 326 crossing the A60 adjacent to the former Brush Works in Loughborough to commence with immediate effect. Remove this and you cut the new tram network in half. New Great Central Railway Reunification bridge visualised for the first time. Rugby Central to Nottingham Victoria remains open for local service. Thanks to sponsorship from the Friends group, high quality computer visualisations of the new bridge have now been produced, by HBPW of Retford, the consulting engineers for the scheme. The railway stations Nottinghamshire has lost over the decades The third picture shows the moment the east side panel was offered up. Andy Fillingham, Chairman of the Friends of the Great Central Main Line said, "Friends has driven forward the fundraising for the Reunification project. up donations continue to arrive from around the world, boosting the amount raised even further. Remember, every pound received as a donation in March 2021 will be matched by a pound - up to one hundred thousands pounds. Text UNIFY to 70970 to give 5 If we reach two and a half million pounds we unlock the Factory Flyover, reach three million pounds and we unlock the work on the short embankment on the north side on the new (and already constructed) Midland Main Line bridge. This has now been updated with an alternative system of work. A brand new bridge over the A60 road in Loughborough is set to be built in October as part of the GCRs ambitious Reunification project. This is the biggest, most adventurous and most exciting project in railway preservation You can be part of this great enterprise by making a donation here "It seems to have had a similar effect on everyone. we hope to have more news early in 2021. We hope to incorporate the two bridge decks recovered from Reading into this phase.Far from being impossible, Reunification is a developing reality. The work will continue through October. That means these two phases are now more than a third funded. Download an appeal leaflet here. We hope to outline plans for the next phases in early 2023. In the meantime, a special thank you to the Burton Railway Society. receive this kind and generous grant. Text UNIFY to 70191 to give 10 After the major part of the GCR main line was closed by British Rail in 1966, a section from Nottingham to Rugby was retained until 1969. Please see the details below. Donations for the A60 bridge replacement can be made online here or via cheque through the post made payable to the 'David Clarke Railway Trust', to DCRT, Lovatt House, 3 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, LE11 1SL. As a result, it's closed to rail traffic. The Nottingham Heritage Railway[1] (formerly known as Great Central Railway (Nottingham) and Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre) is a heritage railway and transport museum on the south side of the village of Ruddington in Nottinghamshire. Also located at the GCRN is the Nottingham Area Bus Society,[14] which boasts an extensive collection of vintage buses, immaculately restored and maintaned, that originally operated for local bus companies. The more you can contribute this year, the more we'll be able to finish. Whatever you give, can be matched. Two tracks over the bridge are essential to secure a future connection with the mainline. If you're considering donating, (or if you'd like to pass some time!) Now you can also donate by text if you prefer. This will enable both the track to the midland mainline chord and the future line from GCR south to pass over the newly-constructed bridge. There are long-term aspirations to reopen the station but this would require the Transport and Works Order under which the railway powers were transferred to the present company to be amended. We looked at the remains of the GCR's Weekday Cross viaducts with Huntingdon Street and Sherwood Rise tunnels. FoGCML are now offering a quality art print of an original pencil and watercolour painting by GCR volunteer signalman Alan Godber.A rebuilt Royal Scot Class 4-6-0 heads north over Loughborough viaduct in the summer of 1963 with a train for Nottingham Victoria. We have been receiving donations online, through the post and directly into the dedicated bank account and we've also got new standing orders to set running too. 8th April 2021. This is a major engineering project that is expected to be completed during 2024 - 2028. As a thank you to everyone who has donated money for the work to replace the A60 bridge, we're delighted to have these images produced. In due course the existing line will be relaid over the bridge. However, when the GCR(N) applied for a Transport and Works Act 1992 Order to purchase and operate the line, objections from local residents resulted in a permanent limit on hours of passenger train operation through the former East Leake Station and the station remaining closed. Just two weeks after we launched the A60 appeal its incredible to be able to report back ten thousand pounds has already arrived through online, postal and text donations. For your support, best wishes and donations, a heartfelt thank you. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A small gift every week (say 3 - the price of a coffee) adds up to £12 a month. There is also a small amount of painting to do, plus the small matter of all the paperwork, so it can be signed off for use. Donations can be made online here. Opened to passengers in 1899 it boasted of rapid travel in luxury. What a milestone! MK1 SK (Corridor Second) 25693 in blood and custard livery. We can't start building the next section until we have the vast majority of the finance in place. [7][8] The line remained closed for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.[9]. Most trains are steam-hauled, but the resident classic heritage diesel collection is extensive. A small gift every week (say 3 - the price of a coffee) adds up to £12 a month. Once part of the Great Central Main Line from Sheffield to London, our route runs from Ruddington (just south of Nottingham) to the northern edge of Loughborough. Leicestershire line's scheme to connect with the national railway network - and reunify with another Want to help us keep building? The recent magazine articles and appeal leaflets in the national press have brought in brand new donations and new supporters giving by standing order. While the bridge appears all but complete, there are some finishing off works including adding the waterproof layer to the top side of both decks. Canal Bridge parapets return! Please consider a donation. Here's our latest film about our Reunification project, with the latest information on this exciting appeal February 2021 update It's estimated three million pounds will be needed to complete them. New update video published. On weekdays, trainloads of gypsum would be delivered to the works and unloaded on the concrete pad visible from the station platforms. (Operational, painted BR Black), BR Dogfish ballast hopper wagon 993230 built in 1957. Railway Archive - Grouping to Closure - 1923 to 1969 The bridge itself originally had 'Fifty Steps' but subsequent modifications have increased that number. Even though we can't meet our supporters face to face we're doing our best to keep in touch on social media, including premiering a brand new film all about the Reunification project on YouTube. Email blycett.gcr@gmail.com to order. Price. Fill it in and post it back and the David Clarke Railway Trust will do the rest. It's totaliser time. Home | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. October News Update! In due course the main road signs will need to be replaced as they have the measurements for the old bridge. Phases three and four, which involve crossing a road and a car park will be constructed together to save costs. The railway continues towards Loughborough, passing close to the hamlet of Stanford-on-Soar. Bringing the two halves of the GCR back together will guarantee a home for large locomotives, operating heritage trains with heritage infrastructure right in the heart of the country. Your incredibly generous response to our Money Match March fundraising drive towards the Reunification project has seen our available funds swell substantially. Barton Transport Leyland BTS1 VVO 735, built in 1957. The Great Central Railway is in the foreground with Weekday Cross Junction on the far left, beyond which a tunnel leads to the site of Victoria station, and a girder bridge on the right, heading south. The actual criss cross elements themselves required relatively little work, the main repairs being carried out to the bottom flange where the panels attach to the bridge beams themselves. Railway Archive - The Last Main Line GCR suburban 1905 No.793, not part of the RST collection but under the wing of the GCR 567 Group is currently stored at Swithland Sidings just been examined and found to be in very poor condition. (painted army green), BR Widefit 784455 built in 1962. For the same reasons it might take a little while to get standing orders running too. Mind the Gap: Great Central Railway to be joined after 40 years Great Central Railway Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2 Annesley Great Central Railway Tunnel - Pete's Nottingham Transport When we planned the appeal launch many months ago we were also preparing to deliver a number of talks for societies across the country - and of course we were hoping to see you in person at the GCR gala events. MATCH FUNDING MAKES IT 20,000! Our latest total is one hundred and seventy thousand pounds, towards a latest target of three million pounds to build the factory flyover section. Donations can be made online here. Barnum's travelling circus) and some items that even herald from the days of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railwaythe GCR's title before completing the London extension. We still have more to raise! If Money Match March is fully subscribed we'll have another two hundred thousand pounds in the pot. 188) of Main Line magazine. Great Central Railway REUNIFICATION LATEST - Summer 2021 GCRofficial 11.8K subscribers Subscribe 60K views 1 year ago Over one million pounds raised for the two Factory Flyover elements. "Their generous donations helped close a funding gap between what we had available and the total cost of the new structure. A short branch line, once used by the MoD, leads over a level crossing to Fifty Steps . You're thinking of us and we're thinking of you.Until we can meet again face to face, enjoy the new film and stay safe. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}525313N 10943W / 52.887N 1.162W / 52.887; -1.162. It is currently under restoration by the Signalling and Telecoms department, who reached a major milestone in December 2022 with the new floor and stove installation being completed. This is an appeal specifically for the A60 bridge. Save for some finishing off work the new A60 bridge is all but ready to play its part in bringing two halves of the Great Central together. A contractor has been approached and as soon as we have the money we'll make a start. The future, now with pictures! (Operational), Mk1 CK (Composite Corridor) 16190 in lined maroon livery. You can use the project brochure to get a standing order underway. It's heartening to know we're in your minds even as ordinary life is turned upside down as we've had new standing order commitments and one off donations both through the post and online. The second picture shows the new ballast retention plates installed on the west (down) side of the bridge to keep the formation in place and stop debris falling onto the beams or into the canal. It's not too late to make a difference with a donation. Your gift means the A60 bridge can be completed without dipping into the other funds saved for future phases of the project. Everything given towards the fund, can only be spent on Reunification. The GCML was the last main line railway to be built in Britain during the Victorian period. The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway.
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