Heritage Bus Rally & Railcar Weekend & GCR 2024

Heritage Bus Rally & Railcar Weekend @ Great Central Railway


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In conjunction with Leicester Transport Heritage Trust


Join us at the historic Quorn & Woodhouse station yard, where entry is absolutely FREE! And get ready for a nostalgic weekend as we celebrate the charm of vintage buses and railcars.


Due to popular demand, this year's events spans two exciting days!


Check Out What's On!
Step into a world of vintage charm at the Heritage Bus Rally and Railcar Weekend – where admission is free, but the memories are priceless. Find out what's in store below...


Free Bus Rides
Enjoy FREE bus rides on a variety of urban and rural routes (including to and from Loughborough Midland (EMR) and nearby Loughborough Central (GCR) stations).


Enhanced Train Services
Enhanced train service with steam and diesel locomotives and diesel railcars (including Metro-Cammell 101 and Derby Lightweight “Iris”. Our more modern Class 153, which is not normally in passenger service, will be operating. Mountsorrel branch trains will be running frequently. A total of 35 train departures from Quorn & Woodhouse each day.


Travel Across All Stations
Day Runabout fares allow you to travel on any train for the day.
Short-hop train fares also available, enabling you to travel between Quorn & Woodhouse and Loughborough Central or between Quorn & Woodhouse and Mountsorrel Halt one way by free heritage bus and one way by steam or diesel train


Transport Sales Stands
Explore a variety of transportation-themed sales stands located both inside the marquee and throughout the station yard at Quorn.


Large Bus Display Area
Experience an impressive showcase of buses at our in our large display area, with over 50 buses anticipated for Saturday and 37 for Sunday.


Locomotives In Action
Witness two steam locomotives and three diesel railcars in action throughout the weekend.