The 'Steam Railway' sponsered Autumn Gala at the Grwat Central included arguably the biggest locomotive line-up of the year, with four 'star' engines in Lord Nelson, Oliver Cromwell, Leander and the brand new Tornado supported by engines from the GCR's own fleet in 78019, 4141 and 63601. Peak D123 also put in an appearance late in the day.

Tornado rests having bought in a train from Leicester North 600x450 GCRSR01.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 70013 runs round at Leicester North 600x450 GCRSR03.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 5690 with the LNER van at Loughborough 600x450 GCRSR05.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 70013 rests between duties 600x450 GCRSR07.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Fairburn 2-6-4T undergoing repairs 600x450 GCRSR08.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 The N2 in the shed, being overhauled and returned to LNER green 600x450 GCRSR09.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 Cromwell exudes power 600x450 GCRSR10.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 70013 blows off steam 600x450 GCRSR11.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 78019 draws into the station 600x450 GCRSR14.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 One of the famous GCR windcutters 600x450 GCRSR15.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 The whole rake of windcutters 600x450 GCRSR16.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00 The running board (note the date at the very top) 450x600 GCRSR17.JPG.jpg 2008-10-12 00:00:00

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