BEST SHOW IN TOWN 😊Great Central Railway Spring Diesel Gala * April 2024

#arthurgrowler
Superb event at the Great Central Railway Spring Diesel Gala
26th - 28th April 2024
Footage between Loughborough & Rothley
Locomotives on Show
Guest Loco’s
Class 31 31108 British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotive
Also known as the Brush Type 2 and previously as Class 30, were built by Brush Traction from 1957 to 1962 - appearing courtesy of the A1A Group
Deltic 55009 (Running as 55013)
Alycidon is a diesel locomotive currently owned by the DPS. Alycidon has featured at numerous heritage railways through the 40 years of DPS ownership as well as running on the main line since 2012 - appearing courtesy of DPS
Class 37 D6700
Built by English Electric in 1960. Converted to 37/3. Repainted to BR Green with Yellow Panels. On loan from NRM in York
BR Derby Lightweight Railcar
'Iris' Appearing with thanks to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.
Home Fleet
Class 37 37714
Built by English Electric in 1961. Converted to 37/7 in 1998. Repainted to BR Railfreight Grey (Metals Sector) livery.
BR Class 45 D123
“Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry” Built at Crewe in 1961. Withdrawn 1987. Arrived at the GCR in 1998
Class 50 50017
“Royal Oak” Built by English Electric in 1968. Withdrawn in 1991. Arrived at the GCR in in February 2019
British Rail Class 153 Super Sprinter
153371 and 153308 British Rail Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars c
Test Car 2
The fascinating Test Car 2, an important vehicle used in railway testing, will also be making an appearance at the gala.
Thanks for Watching 👍
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[@normanellis7666]

Great shots and variety Arthur from a grand day out 🎉 Can't beat that vintage diesel noise! The 31 looked splendid in its repaint although the horn did sound a bit ropey!

[@arthurgrowler5749]

😂Ropey Horn !! Yes great day, did enjoy it Class 31 topped it for me with the repaint, always liked that livery

[@antman09ful1]

It was great watching your footage Paul, and you went to other places I didn't go to but that class 50 departing with all that clag was excellent catch for you. I do believe the weather was a lot colder than Friday, and there was a lot more people travelling on the trains. Great video and I'm sure you enjoyed your day there, Mike.

[@arthurgrowler5749]

Yes Mike, Friday was the better day especially with the sun out for brief periods. We planned to go Friday to be honest but had to change the day. Didn’t work out to bad as got the 90’s movement on Friday . Enjoyed the gala plus managed to get to Toton and Loughborough Works

[@antman09ful1]

You did well doing the other places.

[@TLGvideos]

Great vid Paul. Mega livery at 11:20 👍🏻

[@arthurgrowler5749]

Yes my favorite of the gala Looked lush 😀

[@theretrocrowe]

Brilliant video, some great thrash here, especially from the Deltic and the 50. It feels very strange seeing 153s working a gala, especially given that I still regularly see them out on the mainline!

[@arthurgrowler5749]

Was strange in a way yes, thought the same !! Deltic, tractors and the 31 stud out for me

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

D9009 is the loco in disguise as its long lost sister 55013 black watch which is the loco already been scrapped

[@arthurgrowler5749]

Certainly is Pal Performing very well too 👌