The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers, back in 1969, following closure by British Railways, wanted the line to be saved to recreate the experience of main line steam for generations to come. The railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway which travels between Leicester and Loughborough.
It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.
On this excursion we have organised steam travel and a savoury afternoon tea featuring crusty bread with Netherend Farm salted butter, a homemade sausage roll, pâté, cheese, pork pie and quiche, finished with a slice of chocolate fudge cake.