- produces a quarterly journal 'Forward' which is sent to all members,
- holds an archive of material related to the GCR at Immingham Museum,
- provides a forum for answering queries regarding the GCR,
- arranges meetings for all members twice a year - the AGM in April/May and an Autumn meeting in October,
- supports and publicises local railway societies where members are involved at Sheffield, Cleethorpes, Lutterworth, Leicester and Northwich.
- has restored and resited the GCR War Memorial at Sheffield Victoria along with the production of a Roll of Honour on display in the Royal Victoria Hotel,
- encourages co-operation between all groups with an interest in GCR heritage.
Information about theGreat Central Railway Society
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Who are we?
The Great Central Railway Society (GCRS) exists to promote an historical interest in the Great Central Railway (GCR) which existed until the Grouping of 1923 when it became
part of the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER). We are often confused with the heritage railway operation at Loughborough which is called the
Great Central Railway.
Although we are supportors of the heritage railway we are not a part of it.
To achieve its aims the Society
The Society was formed in 1974 when a small group of like-minded people held a meeting in London. Since then the membership has grown to around 500.
The Society is financed by members' subscriptions and by the sale of books and magazines donated to the society.
The annual subscription is £18 (UK), £25 (worldwide).
The Society is run by the officers (chairman, secretary and treasurer) and a committee who are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
How can I join?
There are three ways you can join.
1) By post: Print off the application form, fill it in and send it to the Membership Secretary
with a cheque (payable to 'The Great Central Railway Society').
The address is Eric Latusek, 41 Spire Hollin, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 7BJ.
2) Using PayPal: Print off and fill in the application form. Scan the completed application form and send it to ericlatusek@btinternet.com
as an e-mail attachment. Use PayPal (payable to gcrs@talktalk.net) to pay the subscription.
To ensure we receive the full amount please select "friends and family" rather than "goods and services"
and please include your name in the PayPal message.
3) Using bank transfer: As for method 2 for the application form and then use bank transfer to pay the subscription.
Details of 'The Great Central Railway Society' account are
sort sode: 30-99-50
account no.: 26165868
IBAN: GB39LOYD30995026165868
Please give your name when making the payment.
If you require further details regarding membership, the Membership Secretary can be contacted
at
ericlatusek@btinternet.com.
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There are three ways you can join.
1) By post: Print off the application form, fill it in and send it to the Membership Secretary
with a cheque (payable to 'The Great Central Railway Society').
The address is Eric Latusek, 41 Spire Hollin, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 7BJ.
2) Using PayPal: Print off and fill in the application form. Scan the completed application form and send it to ericlatusek@btinternet.com
as an e-mail attachment. Use PayPal (payable to gcrs@talktalk.net) to pay the subscription.
To ensure we receive the full amount please select "friends and family" rather than "goods and services"
and please include your name in the PayPal message.
3) Using bank transfer: As for method 2 for the application form and then use bank transfer to pay the subscription.
Details of 'The Great Central Railway Society' account are
sort sode: 30-99-50
account no.: 26165868
IBAN: GB39LOYD30995026165868
Please give your name when making the payment.
If you require further details regarding membership, the Membership Secretary can be contacted
at
ericlatusek@btinternet.com.
Return to home page
1) By post: Print off the application form, fill it in and send it to the Membership Secretary
with a cheque (payable to 'The Great Central Railway Society').
The address is Eric Latusek, 41 Spire Hollin, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 7BJ.
2) Using PayPal: Print off and fill in the application form. Scan the completed application form and send it to ericlatusek@btinternet.com
as an e-mail attachment. Use PayPal (payable to gcrs@talktalk.net) to pay the subscription.
To ensure we receive the full amount please select "friends and family" rather than "goods and services"
and please include your name in the PayPal message.
3) Using bank transfer: As for method 2 for the application form and then use bank transfer to pay the subscription.
Details of 'The Great Central Railway Society' account are
sort sode: 30-99-50
account no.: 26165868
IBAN: GB39LOYD30995026165868
Please give your name when making the payment.
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