# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Autumn Steam Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala! Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-headed trains, showcasing both our home fleet and five visiting steam locomotives.

This year’s event celebrates a fascinating variety of locomotives from some of the smallest engines in operation to larger and more powerful steam locomotives. You’ll have the opportunity to see an incredible contrast of railway engineering from across different eras and industries.

What to expect at the Autumn Steam Gala? Our four day festival of steam will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Loughborough Central and Leicester North. If you love steam, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit our station cafe’s to break your day, or sample the finest real-ales in our pubs, as you experience the Great Central Railway at its steamiest! With beautifully restored stations, on-site museums, behind-the-scenes access, and plenty of food and drink options, it’s a steam-filled celebration for enthusiasts, photographers, families and anyone who loves the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a heritage railway.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/loughborough/autumn-steam-gala/200030743846425
- **Event Categories**: festivals, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 150

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Loughborough
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Great Central Road, LE11 1RW Loughborough, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.76835
- **long**: -1.19787
- **full address**: Great Central Road, LE11 1RW Loughborough, United Kingdom, Great Central Railway, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Autumn Steam Gala
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/376163bf4271a458927b4eb4b78b3747b90bd5fc6259aabdad3764595caf5715-rimg-w940-h348-dcd8d8d8-gmir?v=1790495244

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Autumn Steam Gala being held?
  - **A:** Autumn Steam Gala takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at Great Central Road, LE11 1RW Loughborough, United Kingdom, Great Central Railway, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Autumn Steam Gala?
  - **A:** Autumn Steam Gala is organized by Great Central Railway.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Autumn Steam Gala is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Loughborough, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Festival",
        "name": "Autumn Steam Gala",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/376163bf4271a458927b4eb4b78b3747b90bd5fc6259aabdad3764595caf5715-rimg-w940-h348-dcd8d8d8-gmir?v=1790495244",
        "startDate": "2026-10-01T09:00:00+01:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/loughborough/autumn-steam-gala/200030743846425",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Great Central Road, LE11 1RW Loughborough, United Kingdom",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "Great Central Railway, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, United Kingdom",
                "addressLocality": "Loughborough",
                "addressRegion": "EN",
                "addressCountry": "GB"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "52.76835",
                "longitude": "-1.19787"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala! Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-headed trains, showcasing both our home fleet and five visiting steam locomotives.\n\nThis year’s event celebrates a fascinating variety of l",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Great Central Railway",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/great-central-railway/1676460",
                "description": "Heritage Railway & Award Winning Tourist Attraction"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```