January 2019

Join the East Lancashire for fine dining and finesse on our flagship dining experience. From the welcoming glass of fizz and red carpet that greets you on arrival to the delicious meal and top of the line silver service, it’s the little touches that make for a truly unforgettable evening out.

Each experience includes:

• A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
• A welcome glazz of fizz
• A four course meal followed by tea or coffee and after dinner chocolates.

Tickets cost £56 per person. Find your ideal menu and book now!

The Spring Steam Gala will be going ahead 8 – 10 March and today we were pleased to announce the locomotive line-up, which includes a number of old favourites and special guests!

Locos confirmed so far:

• 78018, appearing courtesy of the Great Central Railway, Darlingtopn Railway Preservation Society (owner) and Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group (custodian).
• BR Standard 4 Tank 80097 (official launch into service)
• BR Standard Tank 80080, courtesy of PRCLT, first return to traffic following overhaul
• 34092
• 45407
• 52322
• 2890
• 32 Gothenburg

Stay tuned for more information as and when it becomes available!

Picture by Trevor Feltham via the GCR Website.

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Join us as we celebrate Burns Night in a truly special way with a sumptuous evening diner complete with Whisky Tasting session. Join an expert guide on a tour of the world’s greatest whisky as you enjoy a full four course meal on a 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley!

The specially themed menu features:

• Highland Smoked Salmon & Leek Souffle with a baby leaf salad and horseradish cream
• Scoth Broth with fresh chopped parsley
• Traditional Scottish Haggis with neeps, tatties and whisky gravy
• Raspberry & Blackberry Clan Dew Trifle with shortbread and fresh cream

Tickets cost £80 per person, book now!