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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 and a country park as well as a host of other attractions.
DMU Running
Trains are running every Saturday and Sunday during January and February and every day for the Half Term holiday of 11th to 19th February.
The Railway will be using one of its Diesel Multiple Units that allow you to get a driver's eye view of the line and even see the driver at work.
These trains allow us to run a more frequent service with five trains departing from Butterley between 11.00am and 2.50 pm.
Passengers can also get a free hot drink from the Buffet on Butterley Station.
You can alight at Swanwick Junction and look round the Railway Museum, West Shed Experience, Demonstration Signal Box, Victorian Railwayman's Church, and see progress on the many new projects being developed.
Special Offers
Raven Wagon Offer
The 00 gauge Raven Wagon was created especially for this year's Railex show. This limited edition wagon would make the ideal Christmas Gift. The remaining few are now on sale at £12.50 (including postage and packing) or £9.99 in the Butterley Shop.
Get Rid of Those Old Mobile Phones
A lot of people have one or two old mobile phones around that they don't use any more. If you are one of these then please donate them to us so that we can recycle them to provide funds to finish off Swanwick Station. Please bring your phone, with or without its charger and other accessories, to Butterley Office.
Prices Held
All prices for 2012 have been held at the 2011 levels. Come and ride on the trains at last year's prices.
Forthcoming Events
What's On This Week
Follow the link below for details of what is happening this week at the Midland Railway - Butterley
Special Valentine's Day Lunch
There will be a special Valentine's Day Carvery lunch on Sunday February 12th in Johnson's Buffet. You can get more details by downloading a leaflet by clicking on the link below.
Days Out With Thomas - March 10th - 11th
Thomas the Tank engine will be coming to Butterley for his usual early Spring visit on Saturday and Sunday, Masrch 10th to 11th. There will be a Thomas Tea Train on the 10th. All the usual attractions will be open.
Advance Notices.
Sunday Dining Trains in 2012
We will be running our Sunday Dining trains in 2012 on the following dates:
March 18th - Mothering Day
April 15th
May 20th
June 17th - Fathers Day
July 15th
September 16th
October 21st
Prices: Adult £22.50 Child £11.50.
Please contact the office on 01773 747674 for more details or download a menu and booking form
Indietracks Event - July 6th to 8th 2012
The popular music event returns again next year. For more details of this event follow the link below.
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers in all areas. Please see more details by following the link below.
Funding Needed
The Midland Railway Butterley urgently need funds for various projects.
Please click on one of the following links to make a donation
Book Online
You can now book tickets for all your train travel. Click the link to take you to a secure booking site.
Photographs
Photographs from various events last year can now be seen by following the Picture Gallery and Highlights 2011 links.
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.
Footplate Experience Days
We are now taking bookings for Footplate Experience Days on both the 'main line' and the narrow gauge GVLR line. Follow the link below for more details.
Weddings
Did you know that we have a license to hold wedding ceremonies? Get more details from the link below.
Spare Capacity in our Workshops
We currently have some spare capacity in our workshops. More details can be found by following 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 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 £9.50 to £15.00 per adult (discounts are available for the over 60s) and from £4.95 to £7.50 per child (age 5 to 16). Family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) are available from £23.00 to £37.50 (except for Thomas Events). Tickets are valid all day (except for Santa Specials). There is a supplement of £1.00 (adult) and 50p (child) for 1st Class travel (when available). For Thomas events a child is anyone in the 2 to 18 year old age range. Bookings can be made by post, phone or internet.
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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