Great Central Railway

The Great Central Railway is a heritage railway in Leicestershire that preserves part of the former Great Central main line. The original route was famous as the last main line built from the north of England to London in the Victorian era, and the preserved railway keeps alive part of that distinctive history. It is especially notable within the heritage sector for offering sections of double track running, giving it a character unlike many other preserved lines. Since preservation began in the 1970s, the railway has built a reputation for authentic station restoration, main line style infrastructure, and an atmosphere that reflects the age of steam and early British Railways.

This page features videos filmed at the Great Central Railway. You may find platform footage, lineside views, trains passing at speed, station scenes, on-train journeys and recordings from special events. Some clips focus closely on locomotives and formations, while others show the wider setting and character of the line. It is a useful place to browse railway video connected with one of the UK's most distinctive preserved railways.