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Heritage Vehicles at Ruddington Fields

Our depot at Ruddington Fields is home to numerous heritage vehicles, some ready for action, some ready for restoration.

Besides the company's own vehicles, we welcome private owners and societies dedicated to the upkeep of vehicles with special significance.

Steam Locomotives

Historic steam engines including LNER B1 Class and Austerity locomotives, preserved and maintained by dedicated volunteers.

Diesel Fleet

Class 03, 08, 20, and 37 diesel locomotives, plus a Class 107 DMU set, representing the diesel era of British railways.

Heritage Buses

Nottingham Area Bus Society's collection of NCT, Barton and other historic buses from across Nottinghamshire.

Our Fleet

LNER 1264

LNER 1264

Thompson Class B1
Steam Locomotive
Austerity

Austerity 3809/18

WD Austerity 0-6-0ST
Steam Locomotive
37 009

37 009

Class 37
Diesel Locomotive
D6808

D6808

Class 37
Diesel Locomotive
20 154

20 154

Class 20
Diesel Locomotive
107 DMU

107 DMU Set

Derby Lightweight DMU
Diesel Multiple Unit
08 114

08 114

Class 08 Shunter
Diesel Locomotive
08 784

08 784

Class 08 Shunter
Diesel Locomotive

08 220

Class 08 Shunter
Diesel Locomotive
08 694

08 694

Class 08 Shunter
Diesel Locomotive
03 113

03 118

Class 03 Shunter
Diesel Locomotive
D5830

D5830

Class 31
Diesel Locomotive
Ruston 88DS

Ruston 88DS 263001

Ruston & Hornsby
Diesel Shunter
OTV 161

OTV 161

NCT Half-Cab
Heritage Bus
JVO 230

JVO 230

Barton Half-Cab
Heritage Bus
ORC 545P

ORC 545P

Open-Top Bus
Heritage Bus

See the Fleet in Action

Many of our locomotives and vehicles operate on special event days throughout the year. Check our events calendar to see the fleet in steam!

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Complete Fleet Details

For detailed information about each vehicle, including photos, specifications and history, visit the full fleet database on the GCRN website.

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