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Great Central Railway (Nottingham) events
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- Sat 16 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Model Railways) More...
- GCRN Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 2026
Model Railway Exhibition (Day 1)
Date
Sat, May 16 2026
Features
Displays covering more than 10,000sq.ft.
Trade stands to expand your collection
Open 10-5pm (Sat), 10-4pm (Sun)
Other Heritage Central attractions open as usual
Entry information
Adults £8
Children 5-16 years £2
Parking £3
Special timetable
Please check above for details - we're running to a new timetable for this event.
We reserve the right to change times, prices and/or availability without notice and without liability for any loss or inconvenience caused. Seats may be limited.
Flying Scotsman will also be on display at GCRN's Model Railway exhibition on May 16th and 17th.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Sat 16 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Steam Celebration with Model Railway Exhibition (Nottinghamshire)
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2026
As part of their relaunch celebrations in May 2026, Fox & Edwards Events are teaming up with the Great Central Railway Nottingham to bring journeys behind the special guest locomotive LNER Peppercorn A1 60163 'Tornado'. Don't miss your chance to ride behind this celebrity locomotive from Ruddington which is appearing alongside the visit of the legendary 'Flying Scotsman'!
Step aboard at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre's Ruddington Fields station for a return journey along the northern section of the Great Central Railway to Loughborough and back travelling through the pretty countryside route. Along the way, you'll experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of riding behind this powerful guest locomotive.
The locomotive, which was build brand new in 2008 but inspired by original LNER designs, is operating alongside the popular annual Model Railway Exhibition at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, where there are layouts, displays and traders covering over 10,000 sq ft of space. Our tickets include a return journey behind 'Tornado' and entry to this exhibition.
Iconic locomotive 'Flying Scotsman' will be on display during this weekend and will be available at the station for ticket holders to have the opportunity of visiting the footplate too!
Tickets include:
A return steam train journey from Ruddington Fields to Rushcliff Halt via Loughborough, hauled by visiting locomotive 'Tornado' approximately 20 miles in length.
Entry to the annual Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Model Railway Exhibition (open 10:00 till 17:00 Sat and 10:00 till 16:00 Sun)
The opportunity to visit the footplate of legendary locomotive 'Flying Scotsman' which will be on display at the station.
Ticket holders will be booked on to a specific train departure time of their choice and are then free to access the Model Railway Exhibition and visit the footplate of 'Flying Scotsman' at any time they choose on that day.
- Sun 17 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Model Railways) More...
- GCRN Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 2026
Model Railway Exhibition (Day 2)
Date
Sun, May 17 2026
Features
Displays covering more than 10,000sq.ft.
Trade stands to expand your collection
Open 10-5pm (Sat), 10-4pm (Sun)
Other Heritage Central attractions open as usual
Entry information
Adults £8
Children 5-16 years £2
Parking £3
No trains
No full-size trains run on the GCR(N) for this event.
We reserve the right to change times, prices and/or availability without notice and without liability for any loss or inconvenience caused. Seats may be limited.
Flying Scotsman will also be on display at GCRN's Model Railway exhibition on May 16th and 17th.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Sun 17 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Steam Celebration with Model Railway Exhibition (Nottinghamshire)
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2026
As part of their relaunch celebrations in May 2026, Fox & Edwards Events are teaming up with the Great Central Railway Nottingham to bring journeys behind the special guest locomotive LNER Peppercorn A1 60163 'Tornado'. Don't miss your chance to ride behind this celebrity locomotive from Ruddington which is appearing alongside the visit of the legendary 'Flying Scotsman'!
Step aboard at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre's Ruddington Fields station for a return journey along the northern section of the Great Central Railway to Loughborough and back travelling through the pretty countryside route. Along the way, you'll experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of riding behind this powerful guest locomotive.
The locomotive, which was build brand new in 2008 but inspired by original LNER designs, is operating alongside the popular annual Model Railway Exhibition at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, where there are layouts, displays and traders covering over 10,000 sq ft of space. Our tickets include a return journey behind 'Tornado' and entry to this exhibition.
Iconic locomotive 'Flying Scotsman' will be on display during this weekend and will be available at the station for ticket holders to have the opportunity of visiting the footplate too!
Tickets include:
A return steam train journey from Ruddington Fields to Rushcliff Halt via Loughborough, hauled by visiting locomotive 'Tornado' approximately 20 miles in length.
Entry to the annual Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Model Railway Exhibition (open 10:00 till 17:00 Sat and 10:00 till 16:00 Sun)
The opportunity to visit the footplate of legendary locomotive 'Flying Scotsman' which will be on display at the station.
Ticket holders will be booked on to a specific train departure time of their choice and are then free to access the Model Railway Exhibition and visit the footplate of 'Flying Scotsman' at any time they choose on that day.
- Wed 20 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman on display at GCRN
20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
Visitors will also be able to experience the footplate, enjoy afternoon teas and/or celebration evening dinners in the presence of the locomotive throughout the month including May half term. These dates are 20th, 21st and 26th to 28th at the Ruddington site. Details of these will be released in the New Year.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Thu 21 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman on display at GCRN
20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
Visitors will also be able to experience the footplate, enjoy afternoon teas and/or celebration evening dinners in the presence of the locomotive throughout the month including May half term. These dates are 20th, 21st and 26th to 28th at the Ruddington site. Details of these will be released in the New Year.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Sat 23 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman in operation at GCRN
23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
The locomotive will pull trains along the line on May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st. Visitors can choose between private compartments, open seating and - in another innovation for the railway - a beautifully restored Inspection Saloon once used by senior engineers and officials. This vehicle offers a new, premium experience.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Sun 24 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman in operation at GCRN
23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
The locomotive will pull trains along the line on May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st. Visitors can choose between private compartments, open seating and - in another innovation for the railway - a beautifully restored Inspection Saloon once used by senior engineers and officials. This vehicle offers a new, premium experience.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Mon 25 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman in operation at GCRN
23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
The locomotive will pull trains along the line on May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st. Visitors can choose between private compartments, open seating and - in another innovation for the railway - a beautifully restored Inspection Saloon once used by senior engineers and officials. This vehicle offers a new, premium experience.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Tue 26 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman on display at GCRN
20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
Visitors will also be able to experience the footplate, enjoy afternoon teas and/or celebration evening dinners in the presence of the locomotive throughout the month including May half term. These dates are 20th, 21st and 26th to 28th at the Ruddington site. Details of these will be released in the New Year.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Wed 27 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman on display at GCRN
20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
Visitors will also be able to experience the footplate, enjoy afternoon teas and/or celebration evening dinners in the presence of the locomotive throughout the month including May half term. These dates are 20th, 21st and 26th to 28th at the Ruddington site. Details of these will be released in the New Year.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Thu 28 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman on display at GCRN
20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
Visitors will also be able to experience the footplate, enjoy afternoon teas and/or celebration evening dinners in the presence of the locomotive throughout the month including May half term. These dates are 20th, 21st and 26th to 28th at the Ruddington site. Details of these will be released in the New Year.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Sat 30 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman in operation at GCRN
23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
The locomotive will pull trains along the line on May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st. Visitors can choose between private compartments, open seating and - in another innovation for the railway - a beautifully restored Inspection Saloon once used by senior engineers and officials. This vehicle offers a new, premium experience.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
- Sun 31 May 2026 Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (Heritage Line Event) More...
- Flying Scotsman in operation at GCRN
23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 May 2026
The Great Central Railway, Nottingham in partnership with Fox & Edwards Events is to host the legendary locomotive in May 2026 - with tickets already available.
The visit comes as the centrepiece of the railway's relaunch following several years of non-operation earlier in the 2020s.
The locomotive will pull trains along the line on May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st. Visitors can choose between private compartments, open seating and - in another innovation for the railway - a beautifully restored Inspection Saloon once used by senior engineers and officials. This vehicle offers a new, premium experience.
The locomotive is appearing thanks to its owners at the National Railway Museum, who operate sites at York and Shildon in County Durham.
