An ambitious railway reconnection project to allow trains from Ruddington to once again run all the way to Leicester is now another step closer to achieving its goal. The Great Central Railway (GCR) has just submitted a planning application to Charnwood Borough Council to continue with the next stages of its ‘Reunification Scheme’ for which permission is required. As regular RUDDINGTON.info readers will know, GCR has already raised millions of pounds and already finished three parts of the scheme. Once completed, the project will reconnect the two separate heritage railways currently operated…
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This weekend event will be hosted at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) and everyone’s welcome to the Miniature Traction Engine Rally on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April. Organisers say you can expect “Miniature traction engines live in action. Admire the marvels of scale engineering. Chat to owners, builders and enthusiasts. Also the Heritage Centre attractions are open as usual.” It’s £2.50 for adult entry to the rally and children go for free! NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions from going on a miniature train ride to…
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This event is a celebration of all forms of road vehicles. Large and small transport are invited at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre on Sunday 21st April from 10am to 4pm. NTHC says “we welcome classic cars, buses, and lorries – representing a wide range of eras and purposes.” Adult entry is £2.50 and for children it’s free for the Spring Road Transport Rally. Other Heritage Centre attractions are expected to be open as usual! Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is one of Ruddington’s main visitor attractions. It’s a great place…
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Meet the Easter Bunny – no fooling! Also you can follow the Easter Egg Trail on both Easter Day (31st March) and Easter Monday (1st April) at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) in Ruddington. NTCH says more details about its Easter events and ticket information are due to be posted on its site >>HERE<<. Other Heritage Centre attractions are expected to be open over Easter as usual Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is one of Ruddington’s main visitor attractions. It’s a great place for a family day out with miniature railways,…
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Meet the Easter Bunny! Also you can follow the Easter Egg Trail on Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) in Ruddington. NTCH says Easter event details and ticket information are due to be posted at its site >>HERE<<. Other Heritage Centre attractions over Easter are expected to be open as usual! Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is one of Ruddington’s main visitor attractions. It’s a great place for a family day out with miniature railways, vintage bus collection, model railways and bric-a-brac shop. [Usually…
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Did you realise that 2024 marks 125 years since the opening of the Great Central Railway ‘London Extension’? That included the two sections of line now preserved by heritage railway groups between Ruddington and Birstall in Leicester – which are soon to be reconnected in Loughborough, if all goes to plan. Meantime this weekend those two groups, Great Central Railway (Nottingham) and Great Central Railway (Loughborough), are holding a joint celebration for the first time, and encouraging visitors to enjoy what’s on offer at their sites. On both Saturday 16th March…
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Less than five years since it was last closed for repairs, one of Ruddington’s railway landmarks is currently undergoing a little more TLC following new safety concerns raised by the increased number of pedestrians who now use it. ‘Fifty Steps Bridge’ over the Great Central Railway line was constructed well over a century ago (circa 1899) and still survives as a functioning footbridge to this day. This is despite the passenger line beneath it becoming a victim of Dr Richard Beeching’s cuts in 1963, and nearby Ruddington Station subsequently being…
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With Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre now closed until 2024 (3rd January) here’s a quick progress report as we reach the end of another busy year at Ruddington’s popular railway. Firstly, Great Central Railway (Nottingham) (GCRN) reports that all the main building work on its new carriage shed here in Ruddington is now complete. Not only will this substantial new structure protect four, 1950s-built carriages from the elements and damage, but also the planned flat floor means it will be suitable for indoor events, and there is also a small workshop.…
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Despite the less than ideal autumn weather, it’s being reported that construction of a brand new building at Ruddington’s heritage railway is proceeding well – with new roof beams recently lifted into place {top photo by Tom Ingall} and the halfway point of the fundraising target now reached. As we reported in the summer, £40,000 was awarded to the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd (GCRN) ‘Carriage Shed Project’ from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). This money, combined with match funding from East Midlands Railway Trust and LNER…
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“Visit our spooky train carriages if you dare!” say event organisers at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC). This Hallowe’en event runs from 12-noon to 4pm on Saturday 28th October & Sunday 29th October. It’ll cost a fiver for children. Please note: Grown-ups must be accompanied by a child because this is a kids’ event! Keep updated with this NTHC Hallowe’en event which should be on the Facebook page >>HERE<<. Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is one of Ruddington’s main visitor attractions. It’s a great place for a family day out with miniature railways, vintage…
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