Midland Railway – Butterley, Heritage railway in Derbyshire, Great Britain
The railway stretches 3.5 miles from Hammersmith to Ironville through Butterley and Swanwick Junction, featuring vintage train operations along restored tracks.
The railway line started operations in 1875 to serve local collieries until 1968, when preservation efforts began in 1973 with restoration services initiated in 1981.
The Matthew Kirtley Museum at Swanwick Junction maintains a collection of locomotives and exhibits that document the regional railway heritage of Derbyshire.
Visitors access the railway through Butterley Station, which includes a gift shop, booking office, and cafe, with regular services running from April through October.
The Star Tugs Trust carriage at Butterley Station contains model displays connected to television productions, adding entertainment value to the railway experience.
Location: Derbyshire
Address: Butterley Station, Ripley, DE5 3QZ
Website: https://midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.06320,-1.39930
Latest update: May 15, 2025 08:52
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