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92214 GCR 1709 DE-
'WE'RE GOOD TO GO'
The Great Central Railway ran its first post-lockdown passenger service on Saturday 25th July 2020 after gaining the Visit England 'We're Good to Go' accreditation for their cleanliness and social distancing procedures.
Pre-booked passengers in family groups or support bubbles were allocated individual 6 seat compartments for a return steam hauled journey from Quorn to Leicester North. Passengers were unable to alight at Leicester North due to local lockdown restrictions, however at Quorn the Butler Henederson cafe was open and both steam and diesel locomotives were on display for passengers.
Between trips the train returned to the Great Central's station at Loughborough to be cleaned and sanitised.
Here, BR Standard Class 9F 92214 'Leicester City' departs with gusto from Loughborough station to collect passengers for the first trip from Quorn.
Tickets can be booked on line from www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/reopening-july-2020/
92214 GCR 1709 DE-
'WE'RE GOOD TO GO'
The Great Central Railway ran its first post-lockdown passenger service on Saturday 25th July 2020 after gaining the Visit England 'We're Good to Go' accreditation for their cleanliness and social distancing procedures.
Pre-booked passengers in family groups or support bubbles were allocated individual 6 seat compartments for a return steam hauled journey from Quorn to Leicester North. Passengers were unable to alight at Leicester North due to local lockdown restrictions, however at Quorn the Butler Henederson cafe was open and both steam and diesel locomotives were on display for passengers.
Between trips the train returned to the Great Central's station at Loughborough to be cleaned and sanitised.
Here, BR Standard Class 9F 92214 'Leicester City' departs with gusto from Loughborough station to collect passengers for the first trip from Quorn.
Tickets can be booked on line from www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-events/reopening-july-2020/