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Great Central Railway pt1

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A two-part adventure (part 2 next week) for Eddie, the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave.

This week Captain Dave and Eddie visit the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway.

The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the experience of a main line steam railway for many generations to come.

Today the staff and volunteers of the GCR proudly cherish and develop their legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction that’s open all year.

The GCR run steam and heritage diesel locomotives, as well as heritage railcars to educate children and college students and entertain families whilst preserving the fantastic story of this railway.
The railway also supports primary schools with lessons and experiences for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

The GCR is now making links with secondary schools and colleges. Alongside their apprentices, they host week-long work experiences, (up to 10 a year) and T-level work placements where a student is with them for one day a week for a year.
Their new Education programmes for secondary schools and colleges are particularly concentrating on employability skills and offer students the opportunity to undertake problem solving and technical challenges, working with mentors from the railway workforce and partner companies from the wider rail industry Each session will include a visit to our newly re-clad loco shed. They can also cater for SEND students.
Useful links

Website: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk

Education : [email protected]

DIS Website: https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

GCR Reunification : https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/about/reunification/

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A two-part adventure (part 2 next week) for Eddie, the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave.

This week Captain Dave and Eddie visit the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway.

The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the experience of a main line steam railway for many generations to come.

Today the staff and volunteers of the GCR proudly cherish and develop their legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction that’s open all year.

The GCR run steam and heritage diesel locomotives, as well as heritage railcars to educate children and college students and entertain families whilst preserving the fantastic story of this railway.
The railway also supports primary schools with lessons and experiences for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

The GCR is now making links with secondary schools and colleges. Alongside their apprentices, they host week-long work experiences, (up to 10 a year) and T-level work placements where a student is with them for one day a week for a year.
Their new Education programmes for secondary schools and colleges are particularly concentrating on employability skills and offer students the opportunity to undertake problem solving and technical challenges, working with mentors from the railway workforce and partner companies from the wider rail industry Each session will include a visit to our newly re-clad loco shed. They can also cater for SEND students.
Useful links

Website: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk

Education : [email protected]

DIS Website: https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

GCR Reunification : https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/about/reunification/

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