GCRN - Rushcliffe Halt

02/06/2026

Thank you to everyone came down to see our little station throughout this amazing event and we hope to see all of you again in the future.

It's the GCR quirky and usually quiet wayside halt. The visit by Fl...

01/06/2026

Supporting a wonderful cause at the NTHC Ruddington - Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Book through https://www.foreverstars.org

31/05/2026

...and so the sun has set on the visit of Flying Scotsman and Tornado to the Great Central in Nottinghamshire.

7 days, and 36 trains later it has been a joy to welcome so many to Rushcliffe Halt and provide the setting for many happy memories to be made. Thank you for visiting - hopefully see you again soon.
..and we also must give heartfelt thanks to Britsh Gypsum Saint Gobain and Rushcliffe Golf Course for supporting the station for the event and throughout.

30/05/2026

Looking forward to another lovely day. Due to a technical problem we are unable to take card payments this weekend. Very sorry for any inconvenience.

26/05/2026

A very big THANK YOU to all the visitors over the weekend to Rushcliffe Halt to take advantage of the fantastic vantage point the station offers to see Flying Scotsman over the hot Bank Holiday Weekend.

For those that want to see the iconic Flying Scotsman, it is not too late. It will be also running Saturday (30th) and Sunday (31st) this coming weekend.

Flying Scotsman is expected at the station between 09:20 – 09:30, 11:20 – 11:30, 13:20 – 13:30, 15:20 – 15:30 and 17:20 – 17:30.
Free parking (thanks to British Gypsum Saint Gobain and Rushcliffe Golf Course), light refreshments and just £3 for a platform tickets for those over 12.

Don't put it off - this is the last weekend to see Flying Scotsman running on the Great Central in Nottinghamshire (at least for this visit) - and hopefully it won't be 62 years before it returns!

24/05/2026

We look forward to welcoming all to Rushcliffe Halt Station who want to capture their own special memories of the visit of Flying Scotsman to the railway.

Trains are running today and tomorrow and next weekend. Flying Scotsman is expected at the station between 09:20 – 09:30, 11:20 – 11:30, 13:20 – 13:30, 15:20 – 15:30 and 17:20 – 17:30.

Free parking (thanks to British Gypsum Saint Gobain and Rushcliffe Golf Course), light refreshments and just £3 for a platform tickets for those over 12. (We can't guarantee how much ice cream we will have left though - it is proving to be a hot bank holiday!)

18/05/2026

There won't be too many times that the visit of Tornado to the station will be accompanied by the words 'as warm-up for the main event' but that is the case now...
..with Flying Scotsman taking the stage in the theatre that is Rushcliffe Halt. After the months of anticipation, the wait is almost over! For both this weekend and next, the world famous 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will be hauling hauling trains through Rushcliffe Halt. As those who visted the station to see Tornado have found, the station provides a fantastic opportunity to view the locomotive and train whilst it arrives, pauses and continues on its journey.

Flying Scotsman is expected at the station between 09:20 – 09:30, 11:20 – 11:30, 13:20 – 13:30, 15:20 – 15:30 and 17:20 – 17:30.*
Platform tickets can be obtained at the station. Just £3 per person with children under 12 free.

Tickets for the train can be obtained via:
https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/flying-scotsman-legendary-journeys-nottinghamshire

Please note parking is limited at Rushcliffe Halt but both British Gypsum Saint Gobain and Rushcliffe Golf Club have kindly agreed that their car parks can be used. Please use public transport if possible. The NCT Number 1 operating between Nottingham and Loughborough has a bus stop at the station.

*Train Ticket holders only. Due to the length of train, if you intend to travel from Rushcliffe Halt please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of the times above so we can get you safely to the train.

27/02/2026

Another fantastic (return) visitor to Rushcliffe Halt has been announced today!

A Steam Celebration! Tornado joins Flying Scotsman at Great Central Railway (Nottingham) in May 2026.

We’re delighted to announce that one of Britain’s most recognised steam locomotives, Tornado, has joined our Steam Celebration with Flying Scotsman - relaunching the railway after several years of limited operation.

The centrepiece event featuring Tornado comes on May 16th and 17th when the locomotive wil operate over the full length of the GCR(N) for you to enjoy. A model railway exhibition is taking place at the railway’s main station, Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Ruddington, during that weekend too. Completing the celebration, Flying Scotsman will be on display and footplate visits will be allowed.

A special Kids for a Quid offer means families can enjoy all these features

All-inclusive tickets for adults are charged at £29.50, including a return trip behind Tornado and other event elements.

Andy Fillingham, Chairman at Great Central Railway (Nottingham), commented “May is shaping up to be an incredible celebration of our railway. Tornado’s addition is a major extra attraction for visitors through May and we’re grateful to its owning trust.”

Olly Edwards, Director & General Manager of Fox & Edwards Events, said “We’re thrilled to be bringing two LNER-designed locomotives to Great Central Railway, Nottingham. We are already preparing for a fantastic month with lots of visitors.”

Tickets for May 16/17th can be found at https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/tornado-steam-train-travel-with-model-railway-exhibition-nottinghamshire

During our Flying Scotsman running between May 23rd and 31st, Tornado will be on display for visitors as an added attraction.

Tickets for Flying Scotsman journeys can be found at https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/flying-scotsman-legendary-journeys-nottinghamshire

Photographs by Mike Pinn and Mike Lanning.

18/01/2026

Please note that tickets are selling out on these trains now, with only a few remaining, so if you want to travel behind Flying Scotsman back on the Great Central in Nottinghamshire please book before it is too late and there is disappointment!

If not travelling, Rushcliffe Halt will be open to allow viewing as the train pauses here on it's journey south. Watch this space for further details.

31/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Rushcliffe Halt has been delighted to see the return of regular trains, steam and diesel - including Locomotion No.1 in the 200th year of railways... & with thanks to those who have visited us to see them.

2026 will hopefully top this with the visit of Flying Scotsman in May, running through Rushcliffe Halt as it did regularly in the early 1950's.

As a heads up - if you are thinking about traveling behind Flying Scotsman on the GCR in Nottinghamshire please note tickets are selling fast...

Flying Scotsman is coming to Great Central Nottingham in 2026.There will be chance to visit the footplate and chances to ride behind it. Some trains are alre...