20 22 SOUVENIR PROGRAMME GOD SAVE THE QUEEN - QUEEN ELIZABETH II - Great Central Railway
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SOUVENIR PROGRAMME
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
20 22
GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
PAYS THEIR LOYAL TRIBUTE TO HER MAJESTY
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
ON HER 70THJUBILEE - 2ND-5TH JUNE 2022
Thankyou To Our Supporters
All of our dedicated
volunteers
Lilibet Porter
Official Beer of the GCR Jubilee Celebrations
Available in the Quorn Real Ale Bar & On Train
While Stocks Last!
Welcome To Our Platinum
Jubilee Celebration
It gives us great pleasure to see you all here, supporting our event. Whether you are a return visitor, or
this is your first visit to the Great Central, we really hope you enjoy your day.
The show this year has been a pure labour of love for the team due to the last minute change from our
annual 1940’s Wartime Weekend. We hope you all understand the reasons why, so with this year being
Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee it only felt fitting to celebrate her first 50yrs of life, especially
as our wonderful railway lends the decades so well from our own heritage.
We hope that you enjoy this new show which is probably the largest event we have ever held. It is hard
work putting on a show of this size, and we would personally like to thank all of our dedicated
volunteers who work and have worked tirelessly to make the Great Central Railway what it is today. We
would also like to extend a special thanks to anyone who has taken time to support our show this year
and bring a display, all our re-enactors working to bring the 1920s-70s back to life for us all to enjoy. I
would also like to thank the many visitors who are dressed in period to impress you all.
Please do take the time to visit all of our stations, there really is something for everyone from each
decade. Our oldest themed station is Rothley which plays host to 1926-1936 with an amazing Olde Time
Steam Fun Fair and a variety of entertainment throughout the day. Quorn & Woodhouse portrays 1937-
1947 has a range of re-enactments including Military groups from the Commonwealth; US 82nd Airbourne,
National Fire Service, Men at Work Road Gang and a vast array of vintage vehicles on a daily basis – NOT
forgetting our adjacent field that will have our regular Traders Village, more re-enactment groups and a
special guest on behalf of Her Majesty’s Service – Chinook MK6 of 28 Sqn RAF Benson. Loughborough
Central is our free spirit station covering 1948-1968, with giant hopscotch and Twister to play whilst
listening to some amazing singers and visiting Choir (full datails inside) and last but not least the most
modern of our stations – Leicester North portraying 1969-1976’s. Here you can listen to ABBA Sensation –
a tribute band to the Eurovision Winners of 1974, our Singing Policeman and his 1970’s Police car and
watch our wonderful Steam Trains run round to take you back along the line.
Over each of the four days we have flypasts from none other than the BBMF Hurricane and Lancaster;
there is an extensive train timetable alongside endless entertainment at each station, culminating on our
emotive ‘Close of Show’ in Quorn yard on Sunday with a 3 plane Ariel display at approximately 3.30pm.
On a final note, the heart of the previous event 1940’s Wartime has always been about remembrance.
With that in mind, please join us for our ‘Then and Now – Service of Thanks’ on Sunday morning at 11am
in the main marquee. Everyone is welcome to the service, we all have those we wish to remember and
this is a beautiful tribute.
Please enjoy yourselves as The Great Central Railway takes you back to the first 50 years of Her
Majesty’s Life.
June, Michael & Dan
Map Of The Line
Loughborough Central
1948-1968
Step back into the swinging 50s and 60s at Loughborough Central! Check out our
festival bar serving a variety of speciality cocktails from our own mixologist whilst
our performers take you back to the era of ‘Make Love, Not War’.
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- Performing Throughout The Day -
Alison Jay Sarah Clarke Johnny Victory
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The New Quorndon Shakespeare Company
Formed in 2002 the NQSC present a variety of the Baird’s works throughout the
year as well as musical performances. They will be singing some great 60s hits!
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The Sing It Happy Choir
Singing can be great for mental well-being and can help boost your immune
system, this feel good choir will be performing hits on Saturday & Sunday.
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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1000-1030 Alison Jay Alison Jay Johnny Victory Johnny Victory
1030-1100 Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke
1100-1130 Alison Jay Alison Jay Johnny Victory NQSC
1130-1200 Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke
1300 1330 Alison Jay Alison Jay NQSC NQSC
1330-1400 Sing It Happy Sing It Happy
1400-1430 Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Johnny Victory
1530-1600 Alison Jay Alison Jay NQSC
1600-1630 Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke Johnny Victory
Quorn & Woodhouse
1937-1947
Quorn and Woodhouse station played an important part in the era it is portraying
at this event, by hosting the US Army’s 82 nd Airbourne Regiment throughout WW2.
Queen Elizabeth II helped the war effort by joining the ATS when she turned 18 in
1944. We have a variety of re-enactment groups with us throughout the weekend
alongside some great displays from the NFS/AFS. Quorn also plays host to our
Traders Village and our great evening dances on Thursday and Saturday Nights.
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- Performing Throughout The Day -
Jayne Darling Kyle Evans Kev Mac Johnny Victory
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Clifford - Roaming Performer
A combination of script and improvisation with historical
accuracy and humanity - featuring folk-singing, vaudeville
comedy and the odd hymn or two for good measure! You are
in good hands with our Clifford.
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Lyn-De-Hop Dance Lessons!
Slip on those dancing shoes and join us between 14.00 and
15.00 on Friday for a dance lesson before the big Saturday
Night Dance! Limited spaces strictly First Come First Served.
Dance Those Blues Away!
On Thursday Evening from 19.30 we welcome Syston Swing
Band for our Swing Dance and on Saturday Evening Ashby Big
Band take centre stage for our big dance!
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Aircraft, Flypasts and Displays
Static at Quorn & Woodhouse
Chinook MK6 of 28 Sqn RAF Benson
Thursday
BBMF Lancaster Flypast - 1420
Friday
BBMF Lancaster Flypast - 1250
Saturday
BBMF Hurricane Flypast - 1545
Sunday
BBMF Hurricane Flypast - 1415
Spitfire, Hurricane & Mustang Display - 1530
All aircraft appear subject to availability & flight conditions. They may be
changed, substituted or cancelled without notice.
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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1000-1030 Jayne Darling Jayne Darling Jayne Darling
1030-1100 Kyle Evans Kyle Evans Clifford
1100-1130 Clifford Jayne Darling Kyle Evans
1130-1200 Kev Mack Kyle Evans Clifford Service Of Thanks
1230-1300 Kyle Evans Kev Mack Jayne Darling Fashion Show
1300–1330 Jayne Darling Jayne Darling Kyle Evans
1400-1430 Kev Mack Lin-de-hop Jayne Darling Jayne Darling
1530-1600 Jayne Darling Kev Mack Close of show
1630-1700 Kyle Evans Kyle Evans Kyle Evans Johnny Victory
1700-1900 Woody playing music from the 40’s
1930-2300 Syston Swing Woody spinning Ashby Big Band
Band the decksRothley Station
1926-1936
Bring back those childhood memories and ride our Steam Powered Carousel, go for
a swing on our Swing Boats or Miniature Train all for just a Shilling (5p) a ride with
your day travel ticket! We celebrate the Queen’s birth in 1926 with music from the
era including an Alan Pell Fairground Organ and the great performers below!
Fairground favorites such as popcorn, icecream and candy floss are all available too!
Rothley station is the only one of our stations to remain fully Gas-Lit creating a
great early evening atmosphere!
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- Performing Throughout The Day -
Liberty Pink will be singing the hits
of the 1920s and Blimey Charlie will
be performing as the infamous
Liberty Pink Charlie Chaplin each day. Blimey Charlie
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Chicas Locas Burlesque will be performing the
Charlston as well as other period dances at
intervals throughout the day!
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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1100-1130 Liberty Pink Liberty Pink Liberty Pink Liberty Pink
1200-1210 Chicas Locas Chicas Locas Chicas Locas Chicas Locas
1230-1300 Liberty Pink Liberty Pink Liberty Pink Liberty Pink
1315-1325 Chicas Locas Chicas Locas Chicas Locas Chicas Locas
1400-1430 Liberty Pink Liberty Pink
1430 –1500 Liberty Pink Liberty PinkLeicester North
1969-1976
Get into that disco fever and put on your dancing shoes at Leicester North where we
celebrate the best of the 1970s! The Great Central was closed as part of Dr
Beeching’s famous ‘Reshaping of Britain’s Railways’ but a determined group of
volunteers stood their ground to preserve what they could of the Great Central Route
resulting in the Great Central re-opening for train rides at Loughborough in 1972.
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ABBA Sensation transport you back on Thursday and
Friday with their stunning harmonies, costumes,
choreography and a sprinkling of light hearted humour.
One of the most sought-after ABBA tributes in the
world! Make sure to pay them a visit! Located next to
our 1970s Carriage Bar!
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Andy Orlando our very own singing policeman will
beperforming on the platform alongside his 70s
PoliceCar singing a variety of songs from the 1970s.
Andy Orlando
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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1030-1100 Andy Orlando Andy Orlando Andy Orlando Andy Orlando
1100-1130 Abba Sensation Abba Sensation Sing it happy Sing it happy
1200-1230 Andy Orlando Andy Orlando Andy Orlando Andy Orlando
1230-1300 Sing It Happy
1400-1430 ABBA Sensation ABBA Sensation Sing It Happy
1500-1530 Andy Orlando Andy Orlando Andy Orlando Andy Orlando®
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About The Line
1891-1899
In 1891 the then Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway approached parliament to build a
new line between Annesley to a new terminus in London - Marylebone. The M.S.L.R. Became the
Great Central Railway in 1897 and the line opened to freight in 1898 and to passengers in 1899.
1900-1960
In 1923 the Great Central became part of the London, North Eastern Railway (LNER) one of the
Big 4 and in 1948 was nationalised to form part of British Railways (Eastern) and later British
Railways (Midland).
1960-1969
The Great Central’s decline began in 1960 when express services to London were cancelled, and
replaced with a poor semi-fast service from Nottingham to London. The small country stations
closed in 1963 and in 1966 the line was cut to only run between Nottingham and Rugby. In 1969
the line was closed completely as part of Dr Beeching’s Reshaping of British Railways.
1969-1972
Just before the line closed a meeting was held at Leicester Central where the Main Line Preservation
Group was formed. This group set out to preserve some of the GCR and in 1972 the first steam services
ran in preservation at Loughborough Central.
2022
Today the Great Central Railway PLC is a thriving visitor attraction with four busy stations and a railway
stretching almost 9 Miles through the Charnwood countryside. We hold a variety of events throughout
the year where we run up to twelve steam locomotives and over 300 rail vehicles at any time.Food & Drink
Loughborough Central
Platform Buffet
Thursday - Sunday - 0900-1800
Festival Cocktail Bar
Thursday - Sunday - 1000-1700
Quorn & Woodhouse
Butler-Henderson Cafe
Thursday - Sunday - 0900-1600
Food On The Yard
Wide variety of vendors including Burgers, Pizzas, Fish & Chips + More!
Thursday - Saturday - 1000-2300
Sunday - 1000-1700
Real Ale & Cider Bar
Thursday - Saturday - 1000-2300
Sunday - 1000-1700Quorn & Woodhouse
Specialist Gin & Prosecco Bar
Thursday - Saturday - 1000-2300
Sunday - 1000-1700
Churchill’s Tea Room
Thursday - Sunday - 1000-1700
Rothley
Ellis’s Tea Rooms
Thursday - Sunday - 1000-1700
Specialist 1920s Gin Bar
Thursday - Sunday - 1000-1700
Leicester North
1970s HST Carriage Bar
Thursday - Sunday - 1000-1700
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Goody’s Antiques, Bygones & Collectables
Heritage Re-loved
Vintage Belle
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Vintage and Retro
Virtue to Victory
Foxy Forties Vintage
Debbie Campbell Cakes
Twinset and Pearls
Malcolm Hall
The Ruby Slippers
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Flying Duck Displays
My Handmade Soaps & Miss Ellie’s Vintage
Alzheimer’s Society
Bus Stop Vintage
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our two day steampunk festival! Offering one of the
finest assortments of entertainment to amaze us all.
Folk Music and amazing feats of physical skill await
you. There will be a market too so you can take a
little piece of steampunk home with you.
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LEGO® which enables all participants, regardless
of their ability or previous experience, to create
something unique, and we are there to support
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to leave the County with our GCR By The Sea Event!
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By The and more! Look out for more details on this special
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