Parry People Movers - Picture Archive

PROJECT INFORMATION SUMMARY - APRIL 2003

ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS CASE FOR LIGHT RAILCAR SERVICES ON PRESERVED RAILWAYS - PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION EXERCISES

GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY - LEICESTERSHIRE

A run over the full length of the line on April 17th 2003 commenced at Rothley Station with a 6 mile trip to Loughborough via Quorn. Seen here at Rothley, the vehicle attracts the attention of a young family on the platform.
After arrival on Platform 2, Loughborough Central Station, the railcar prepares to depart for Leicester North 8 miles away.	Leaving Leicester North Station at southern end of the line, GCR's Operations Manager, John Looker, at the controls returning Car 12 to its base at Rothley.

Download a souvenir copy of the timetable (in PDF form) for passenger carrying operations on 27th-29th May. The first ever timetable to include a Parry People Mover in its operations. Courtesy Great Central Railway.

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