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It was a mixed traction event and didn't even think about what I would open and end with as it was just the order from the day. My next events should be just steam between Christmas and New Year and January looks to have a few steam gala's already pencilled in.

1. The 8F is undergoing a valve & piston exam. 2. I personally think this is a very unfair thing to say. The GCR volunteers will have spent endless hours planning the timetable, preparing the locomotives and infrastructure and making sure everything works as it should. And I'll admit, I'm no diesel enthusiast, but we have to face the truth that diesels are becoming just as popular as steam and there is an ever increasing market for them. This gala was never meant to be just about steam. So I think we should all just learn to accept the following that diesels have developed, and we should always consider it 'special'.

To make a comment like that you've clearly lost sight of what a unique heritage railway the GCR is. Where else can you experience the sight of multiple trains passing on a double track mainline? Do you support the railway by volunteering with the upkeep of the locomotive fleet? 😊

The Last Hurrah has always been a mixed traffic event with the diesel locomotives, mainly working the freight demonstrations. It's always been well supported by and showed by the large visitor numbers with all services being busy. There aren't many other heritage railways that run such a frequent service even during galas.

It's almost as if people also like diesels

Hope you enjoyed your trip to Loughborough diesel depot

I always look for myself on other peoples videos if I know I was there at the same time. Not that often that I do spot myself though. I enjoyed the day as well and looking forward to returning next year.

I've watched your video through and did manage to spot myself at Ramsbottom on your departure.

I'd just not got around to putting this video together as since filming I've had quite a few gala's and visits to hertiage railways that took priority. I've had a quiet weekend for a change, so decided to just get this one out no matter what. The next couple of weekends its gala events again before the wind down towards the end of the year. I do have a trip to London this week, so hoping to get out one evening to see may be the sleeper and some units that I've previously not seen.

@@yorkshirewanderer6176 Many preserved railways have now got close season upon them, so there are no more gala events to attend. However, in December, on both sides of Christmas Day, the railways will be operating Santa and Mince Pie Specials, which end at the start of the New Year. Fancy a free mince pie and mulled wine? The Santa and Mince Pie Special trains offer just that.

@@kellyashfordtrains2642 Next weekend its the DMU gala at the ELR and the weekend after its the Last Hurrah at the GCR. Between Christmas and New Year I'll be looking to do the Betwixtmas that runs at a few places now and at least one of the days I'll be at the GCR's. Christmas Eve is always spoken for in my house as its my daughters birthday, so no chance of escaping then to visit anywhere.

Usually I'm only down there on a lunch time when working from home and its a last minute thing when I actually get a long enough lunch break.

@@yorkshirewanderer6176fair enough

@JohnGeary-e9e LNER is based on Inter City and GWR is GWR green.

Certainly seems that way.

Many thanks!

I get the idea behind the pullman livery, but would prefer it in the original or swallow which is my personal favourite.

No points failure that put the rest of the days timetable out.

@@yorkshirewanderer6176 ah right

The brake van had a covered veranda, so could stand outside under cover to film the trip, but no chance to lean out of a window behind Pitchford Hall as the rain would have been driving against you.