There aren’t many places left in the world where you can experience the old-world majesty of real steam locomotives. The Grand Central Railway has its roots in the earliest days of train travel, when it was used to transport coal from the region’s mines. Today, it’s the only double-track mainline heritage railway left in the UK. Hop aboard for the 12-mile trip from Leicester North to Loughborough. If you’re lucky you may pass another steam engine en route - a heart-stopping experience unique to this railway. Highlights of the journey include charming Victorian-era stations, the glorious Charnwood Forest, the Swithland Viaduct and a rail museum. For an extra special treat, book a meal in the First Class restaurant car.
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