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The Midland Railway, Butterley is the home for all the things related to the Midland Railway. There is a standard Gauge line which has steam and diesel hauled passenger trains. The main site at Swanwick has a museum devoted to the Midland Railway as well as a large collection of steam and diesel locomotives. It is a day out for the whole family with model and miniature railways, a farm and a country park as well as a host of other attractions.
Special Offers
Throughout the year there will be special offers for you to benefit from.Watch this space for future offers as they become available.
Forthcoming Events
1960s weekend - May 17th and 18th
There will be a 1960s event over the weekend of May 17th and 18th featuring both Steam and Diesel locomotives running goods and passenger trains.
It is expected that the locomotives running will be 73129, D212 and D8001 along with visiting locomotive D8048 from the Great Central Railway in Nottingham. The green Class 114 DMU will also be running a shuttle from Swanwick to Butterley using the Island Platform at Swanwick Junction. There may also be the possibility of 53809 running as well.
There will be various 1960s displays over the weekend with stations decorated and music playing. It is hoped that there will be displays of 1960s photographs of the line.
Works Open Day on August 23rd to 25th
An incoming railtour has been confirmed by UK Railtours for Saturday 23rd August departing from Woking via Staines, Finsbury Park and Potters Bar via Syston North curve! Then direct to Swanwick Junction.
Some of the activities over the weekend will include:-
Participation by all groups on site
Intensive timetable with use of Codnor Park South curve and the Swanwick Branch.
Visiting locomotive(s) and narrow gauge locomotive cavalcade
PRCLT Inspection saloon on timetabled services
75 tonne lifting crane demonstrations
Commemorative brochure
Battle of Britain Fly past
Cinema show
Presentation each day - Brief History of Derby Locomotive works by Brian Radford
Industrial archaeology of Amber Valley by Dudley Fowkes
History and development of the Midland Railway - Butterley
Real ale bar and much much more! Our thanks go to Stuart Smith for all of his work in this connection.
Visit of Paddington Bear on August 30th and 31st
Paddington Bear will be visiting on the weekend of 30th and 31st August to celebrate his 50th Birthday. Marmalade (and Marmite) sandwiches will be available.
Latest News
Best in Amber Valley
Your votes have helped the Midland Railway - Butterley become Amber Valley's 'Pride of Place'. The recent survey to find the favourite local attraction has placed the Railway top of the list in Amber Valley with 46% of the votes. We also had the second highest number of votes in the whole of the East Midlands. Thank you very much for voting for us.
People's Millions Success
The Midland Railway Butterley was successful in its bid for People's Millions Lottery Funding. This was in no small way due to those of you who voted for our project.
The result is that the Trust will receive a grant of £80,000 for the Golden Valley Park project. This will develop the park, construct a new footbridge over the heritage railway line, add new footpaths and fencing, and purchase 4.8 acres of woodland that adjoins the park.
Once again, thank you very much for your support.
There is a photograph of the presentation in the Highlights 2007 area of the Picture Gallery.
VIP Tours
Whilst every visitor to the Midland Railway - Butterley is special, our VIP Tour gives that personal touch and the chance to see behind the scene. Follow the link below for more details.
The Ideal Birthday or Christmas Present
Are you stuck for an idea for a present for that special person (or even for yourself)? Buy a day out on the railway - either a Footplate Experience Day or a VIP Tour. Get more details from the link below.
Weddings
Did you know that we have a license to hold wedding ceremonies? Get more details from the link below.
The Centre is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On running days facilities and attractions are available from 30 minutes before the first train leaves Butterley. On non running days only the Railway Museum, the West Shed Experience, the Farm Park, the Demonstration Signal Box and the Victorian Railwayman's Church are available and these are open from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Entrance to the site is free (although we would appreciate any donation you care to give). The cost of train rides depends on the event being run and varies from £10.95 to £12.00 per adult (discounts are available for the over 60s) and from £5.50 to £6.05 per child (age 2 to 16). Family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) are available from £29.70 to £33.00 (except for Thomas events). Tickets are valid all day (except for Santa Specials).
Motive power will be selected from our collection of heritage steam, diesel and DMUs locomotives (with, for some events, appearances by visiting locos). To enquire about the motive power being used on the day of your proposed visit please telephone us on +44 (0)1773 570140.
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