Stanier 3P 2-6-2T No.40167 in the late 1950s at Loughborough Central. It had been transferred from Kentish Town to Leicester Great Central shed in January 1959.

The station was opened by the Great Central Railway in March 1899 and was closed on 5th May 1969.The running-in board reads 'Loughborough for Loughborough College', reflecting the importance to the town of the College which was founded in the early 20th century and had expanded by the 1950s to become one of the leading technical colleges in the country, eventually gaining University status.

In contrast with the Midland Railway station down the road, the Central station it was a typical Great Central island style, with access from a road bridge where there was a street level booking office which included a parcels and luggage offices. It is of course now well-known as the headquarters of the preserved line, the Great Central Railway.