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Before and after: Diesel locomotive D6535 (Credit: GCR)

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National Railway Museum’s National Collection Diesel D6535 returns to service following major restoration

The Great Central Railway and 5305 Locomotive Trust are celebrating the completion of a major restoration project on the National Railway Museum’s National Collection locomotive D6535, preserving one of Britain's most significant early diesel locomotives for future generations. D6535 is an important part of Britain's railway heritage and forms part of the National Collection. Built in 1960 by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company, it was one of a class of medium-powered diesel locomotives developed under British Railways' landmark […]

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Credit: John Bagshaw

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Regional heritage railway secures £250k grant to power next chapter of innovation

The Great Central Railway has been awarded a £250,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a major milestone for the railway and reflecting the continued strengthening of its long-term relationship with the funder. Thanks to National Lottery players, the grant will support a programme of activity focused on enhancing the railway’s volunteer experience, enriching visits for passengers and visitors, and advancing environmental sustainability across the organisation. A significant element of the funding will be dedicated to volunteers – […]

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