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Great Central Railway facts for kids

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The Great Central Railway (GCR) of England was created in 1897 when the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway changed its name. In 1899, the GCR opened its London Extension to a new terminus at Marylebone station.

On 1 January 1923, the company became part of the London and North Eastern Railway under the Railways Act 1921.


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  • Marylebone station 01

    Marylebone station frontage

  • Last train at Rugby Central-2304622

    The last train at Rugby Central on 3 May 1969

  • Hugh llewelyn 506 (6961065414)

    No. 506 Butler-Henderson, the sole surviving GCR Class 11F locomotive

  • 63601 at Leicester North (1)

    No. 63601, the sole surviving GCR Class 8K locomotive

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gran Ferrocarril Central para niños

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