Midland Railway – Butterley

Midland Railway - Butterley
Preserved locomotive S&DJR 7F 2-8-0 No. 53809 crosses the Butterley Reservoir causeway
Terminus	Hammersmith, & Pye Bridge
Commercial operations
Name	Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line
Built by	Midland Railway
Original gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Preserved operations
Owned by	Midland Railway-Butterley
Operated by	Midland Railway-Butterley
Stations	3
Length	Three and a half miles
Preserved gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Commercial history
Opened	1 February 1875
Closed to passengers	23 December 1968
Preserved era	Different era on a different day but normally 19th century
Preservation history
Headquarters	Butterley Station

Midland Railway – Butterley
Legend Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line x20px A38 road Hammersmith Butterley Reservoir Butterley Swanwick Junction Swanwick Colliery Riddings Ironville Pye Bridge Midland Main Line

The Midland Railway – Butterley is a heritage railway at Butterley, near Ripley in Derbyshire.

Overview

The Midland Railway – Butterley lies on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line of the old Midland Railway, although the present-day heritage line terminates at Hammersmith. The line currently runs for from Hammersmith via Butterley, Swanwick Junction, and Riddings to Ironville. It is operated by the Midland Railway Trust.

The railway is also home to the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Golden Valley Light Railway, which opened in 1991 and partially lies on the trackbed of a former plateway built by the Butterley Company in 1813 to connect its iron works facilities in Butterley and nearby Codnor Park.

Stations of the MR (Butterley)

• Hammersmith
• Butterley - Headquarters of the Midland Railway (Butterley)
• Swanwick Junction
• Riddings (run-round loop, currently no platform at present, Ironville Junction close by, Current terminus of the 'MR (B)', until further notice).

Special events

The railway runs a variety of special events, ranging from standard Day out with Thomas specials on several weekends and half-terms each year to Gala events featuring the GVLR's stock in addition to the standard gauge collection.

• Vintage trains
• Seasonal steam, diesel and DMU galas
• The Midday Midlander dining trains
• Open day gala events
• Various events set on important days of the year, e.g. Mothers Day
• Bonfire nights
• The annual Indietracks music festival
• DMU shuttle trains along the old Swanwick colliery branch and along Codnor Park curve
• Santa specials

The railway is also licensed to host weddings and parties.

In September 1999 the Kosovo Train for Life was loaded at Butterley, before travelling via Kensington Olympia railway station, the Channel Tunnel, to Kosovo in conjunction with the Kosovo Force peace-keeping efforts.

Steam locomotives

The steam engines of the Midland Railway Trust that run passenger services are mostly ex-LMS and BR locomotives of similar designs to each other. Rarer industrial and mainline classes (one from as early as 1866), are usually static in the Swanwick museum site.

Operational

Number & Name	Description	History & Current Status	Livery	Owner(s)	Date	Photograph
No. 1163 "Whitehead"	Peckett 0-4-0ST	Built in 1908, "Whitehead" was used in the major Welsh industries. On withdrawal it was purchased by the Great Western Society and moved to the West Somerset Railway. Arrived at Butterley in 1999. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Taffy' during Thomas the tank engine events. "Whitehead" still reprises her role as 'Taffy' in Jinty events and 'Taffy' weekends.	Green.	Private Owner.	1908
No. 80080	BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT	Operational, 80080 worked on the old London, Tilbury and Southend Railway branches. On withdrawal it was sent to Barry in the 60s. 80080 was, with 80098 also at Butterley, first sent to the Peak Rail and they were moved to their current location in 1983.They were soon restored to work on the mainline railtours. Currently the loco is on loan to the East Lancashire Railway)	BR Lined Black with Early Crest.	Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust.	1954
No. 73129	BR 4-6-0 Class 5MT	Operational. This engine is the only surviving Standard Class 5 built by British Railways fitted with the Caprotti valve gear.	BR Unlined Black with the early crest	Derby City Council.	1956
No.46233 "Duchess of Sutherland"	LMS Coronation Class	Operational, certified for main line running.	BR Green with early crest	Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust	1938

Stopped for repairs or maintenance

Number & Name	Description	History & Current Status	Livery	Owner(s)	Date	Photograph	~	~	~	~	~	~

Undergoing restoration, overhaul or repairs

Number & Name	Description	History & Current Status	Livery	Owner(s)	Date	Photograph
No. 53809	S&DJR 7F 2-8-0	Stopped early for 10-year overhaul due to various boiler problems. Boiler recently returned to frames (Aug 15)	BR Unlined Black with the late crest.	13809 7F Preservation Group.	1925
No. 47327/23	LMS Fowler Class 3F 0-6-0T	Under overhaul.	S&DJR Prussian Blue.	Derby City Council.	1926
No. 80098	BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT	800s 80 and 98 shared similar histories during their services with BR, both worked on the old London, Tilbury and Southend Railway branches, both were later allocated to other sheds and later sent to Barry in the 60s. Its boiler ticket expired in late 2009 and it quickly moved into the workshop. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Peter' during Thomas the tank engine events. Undergoing overhaul.	BR Lined Black with Late Crest.	Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust.	1954
"George"	RSH 0-4-0ST from British Celanese Works at Spondon undergoing restoration at PRCLT West Shed	Undergoing major restoration at PRCLT West Shed	Dark Green	Midland Railway Trust	1945	~
No. 47357 (16440)	LMS Class 3F Jinty	Undergoing its ten-yearly overhaul. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Desmond' during Thomas the tank engine events.	BR Black	Derby City Council	1926
No. 47445	LMS Class 3F Jinty	Under major restoration with work currently focused on the frames	NCB Orange/ Black	Derby City Council	1927	~
Lytham St Annes	Peckett 0-4-0ST	Under overhaul	Lined Blue	Private Owner	1949	~

Stored or static

Number & Name	Description	History & Current Status	Livery	Owner	Date	Photograph
No. 158A	Midland Railway 156 Class 2-4-0	Static display in the Mathew Kirtley Museum. This engine has not run under her own steam since arrival at the trust, and is part of the National Collection.	Midland Railway Maroon	National Railway Museum	1866
No. 46203 "Princess Margaret Rose"	LMS 4-6-2 Class 8P	Currently on display in the West Shed, Stored, Out of use. Awaiting restoration.	BR Maroon	Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust	1935
No. 47564	LMS Class 3F Jinty	Stored, as a kit of parts behind the new Diesel Depot, Not on the waiting list for restoration.	BR Black	Derby City Council	1928	~
"Gladys"	Markham & Co. 0-4-0T	A static display in the Matthew Kirtley Museum	Dark Green	Midland Railway Trust	1894	~
"Castle Donington Power Station No. 1"	RSH 0-4-0ST	Stored pending overhaul	Dark Blue.	Midland Railway Trust.	1954
"Stanton 24"	Andrew Barclay 0-4-0T Crane Tank	A static display in the Matthew Kirtley Museum	Dark Green	Midland Railway Trust	1925	~
Brown Bailey No. 4	Nasmyth, Wilson and Company 0-4-0ST	Permanently plinthed outside Allport's Emporium, known as the trust created Thomas and Friends character "Oswald the Talking Engine"	Light Blue	Midland Railway Trust	1894
Boots No. 2	Fireless 0-4-0T	A static display in the Matthew Kirtley Museum	Boots Blue (with logo)	Midland Railway Trust	1955	~
"Victory"	Peckett 0-4-0ST	A static display in the Matthew Kirtley Museum	Dark Green	Midland Railway Trust	1919

Extra Note: A pair of 21 inch gauge steam-outlined replicas of the PRCLT's Pacifics and a carriage were given to the Trust as a gift and two roads in the West Shed and about 50 metres of track have since been laid for them.

Diesel and electric locomotives

Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Livery	Owner	Photograph
"Andy"	Fowler 0-4-0DM	Stored, Engine runs, needs major gear box attention.	Dark Red	MRT Shunter Group
"Albert Fields/Emfour 9" D1114	Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 Shunter	In need of repair	BR Green	Midland Railway Trust
No. 416	Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Shunter	Awaiting engine overhaul	Green	Midland Railway Trust
No. RS12	Motorail Simplex No RS12	Stored - Poor condition but 90% complete	Brown	Midland Railway Trust
No. RS9	Motorail Simplex No. RS9	Stored - Very poor condition - 60% complete	Blue	Midland Railway Trust
No. 441	Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Shunter	Under going clutch repairs	Blue	Midland Railway Trust
No. D1154	Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 Shunter	Under Restoration	Green
No. 5337	Mercury Tractor 0-4-0	Stored	Blue	Midland Railway Trust
No. 384139/D2959	Ruston & Hornsby	Under Overhaul	BR Green	Midland Railway Trust
No. D2858	BR 0-4-0 Class 02	Static display - gear box failure	BR Green	Midland Railway Trust
No. D2138	BR 0-6-0 Class 03	Out of traffic. Power unit seized. Undergoing overhaul.	BR Green	Midland Railway Trust/NCB
No. 08590 "Red Lion" formerly 'Diesel' from Thomas events	BR 0-6-0 Class 08	Operational, Butterley Yard Pilot	BR Blue	Private Owner/Midland Railway Trust
No. 12077	BR 0-6-0 Class 11	Operational - Swanwick Yard Pilot	BR Green	Midland Railway Trust
No. 20048	BR Bo-Bo Class 20	Operational	BR Blue	Midland Class 20 Association
No. 20205	BR Bo-Bo Class 20	Operational - mainline certified	BR Blue	Class 20 Locomotive Society
No. D8001 (20001)	BR Bo-Bo Class 20	Under repair	BR Green	Class 20 Locomotive Society
No. 20227	BR Bo-Bo Class 20	Operational - mainline certified	London Underground	Class 20 Locomotive Society
No. 25321	BR Bo-Bo Class 25	Operational	BR Green - not historically correct for actual locomotive or subclass	Derby Industrial Museum
No. 5580 (31162)	BR A1A-A1A Class 31	Operational	BR Blue	A1A Locomotives
No. 31108	BR A1A-A1A Class 31	Operational	BR Railfreight Red Stripe	A1A Locomotives
No. 31418 "Boadicea"	BR A1A-A1A Class 31	Undergoing Restoration (Stored)	N/A	A1A Locomotives
No. 31271 "Stratford 1840 - 2001"	BR A1A-A1A Class 31	Operational - On loan to the Nene Valley Railway	Railfreight Construction	A1A Locomotives
No. D212 (40012) "Aureol"	BR 1Co-Co1 Class 40	Under repair off site	BR Green	Class 40 Appeal
No. 37190 "Dalzell"	BR Co-Co Class 37	Under repair off site, Built in 1964.	BR Blue	Class 40 Appeal
No. D4 "Great Gable"	BR 1Co-Co1 Class 44	Stored pending generator repair, on display at the front of the Mathew Kirtley Museum	BR Green	Peak Locomotive Company
No. 45108	BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45	Operational, Built in 1961.	BR Blue	Peak Locomotive Company
No. 45133	BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45	Operational On Loan to Mid Norfolk Railway	BR Blue	45/1 Preservation Group
No. D182	BR 1Co-Co1 Class 46	Undergoing major bodywork overhaul.	Primer	Peak Locomotive Company
No. 47401 "North Eastern"	BR Co-Co Class 47	Operational	BR Blue	47401 Project
No. D1516 (47417)	BR Co-Co Class 47	Under restoration	BR Two-Tone Green	47401 Project
No. D1048 "Western Lady"	BR Co-Co Class 52	Under Restoration, Built in 1962.	BR Blue	Private Owners
No. 27000 Electra	BR Class 77 'EM2' 1500V Electric	In operational condition, though generally an exhibit in the Matthew Kirtley Museum	Lined Black	EM2 Locomotive Society

DMUs and EMU sets

0	Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Livery
1	Unit. 51118+56097	BR Class 100	Under restoration, owned by the Llangollen Railcar Group	BR Green
2	DTC Unit. 54342	BR Class 101	Stored since arrival in 2006 Built in 1957.	BR Blue and Grey
3	DTC Unit. 56484 + DMBS 51937/ADB977806	BR Class 108	Under repair, With automatic gear-change	N/A
4	Unit. 977775+977776 (50015+56015)	BR Class 114	Under Repair Built in 1956.	BR Blue
5	Unit. 50019+56006	BR Class 114	56006 operational. 50019 undergoing interior restoration	BR Multiple Unit Green
6	Unit. 51591+59609+59659+51625	BR Class 127	51591, 59609 and 51625 operational. 59659 undergoing interior restoration	BR Green,white crest.
7	Unit 141113 (formed of 55513+55533)	BR Class 141	Operational	Red and White
8	Unit. 76298+70855+70824+76322	BR Class 438 trailer unit	Stored, pending restoration	LUL Maroon
9	Nos. 29666 and 29670	BR Class 505 (Trailers only)	Awaiting restoration in Matthew Kirtley Museum, owned by the Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society	N/A

Golden Valley Light railway stock

In addition to the standard gauge stock on the Midland Railway, The Golden Valley Light Railway, a separate organisation altogether, owns a collection of locomotives, ex colliery manriders, Ashover coach No.4 and ex industrial wagons, many of which are being restored to work on the line.

0	Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Train Brakes	Livery	Owner
1	TDA CIVIL No.1 "JOAN"	0-4-2IST	Operational	Single Pipe Air	SDJR Blue	Private Owner
2	O&K 7529	0-4-0WT	Undergoing restoration	Single Pipe Air	N/A	Private Owner
3	60SD364 "Campbells"	Simplex	Operational	Single Pipe Air	CBW Yellow	GVLR
4	101T020 "Ellison"	Simplex "T" Class	Operational	Single Pipe Air	Blue	Private Owner
5	"Hunslet Husky"	HE7178/71	Stored, pending restoration	None Fitted	N/A	GVLR
6	222068 "Berry Hill"	Ruston 20HP	Operational	None Fitted	Brunswick Green	GVLR
7	3753 "Darcy"	Bageueley Drewry 70HP	Operational	Single Pipe Air	Purple/pink	Private Owner
8	10249	Deutz 11.8HP	Operational	None Fitted	Blue	Private Owner
9	3742/31	Lister/Blackstone petrol engine	Under restoration	None Fitted	N/A	Private Owner
10	53726	Lister/Blackstone 15HP	Operational	None Fitted	Lister Green	Private Owner
11	40SD 529	"Simplex" 40HP	Operational	Single Pipe Air	Simplex Yellow	Private Owner
12	8739 "Pioneer"	"Simplex" 40HP	Operational	None Fitted	Green	GVLR
13	11177 "Holwell Castle"	Motor Rail 60HP	Under Restoration - Dorman engine to be replaced	Twin Pipe Air - will be converted for GVLR use.	Blue	GVLR
14	11246/63	Motor Rail	Stored	None Fitted	N/A	GVLR
15	RH191646/38 "Lyddia"	Ruston 4wDM	Out of traffic with major oil leak	None Fitted	Dark Green	GVLR
16	MR8667/41 "Tubby"	28HP Simplex 4w DM	Operational	Single Pipe Air	Dark Green (with yellow warning stripes)	GVLR
17	3703 "NG24"	Baguley Drewery battery loco	Operational	None Fitted	MOD Green with wasp stripes	GVLR
18	WR5 "Baby Jane"	BEV Type battery loco	Requires significant components	None Fitted	Yellow	Private Owner

Butterley Park Miniature Railway stock

0	Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Livery
1	5801	GWR 5800 Class "5" Replica	Operational	GWR Green
2	70038 "Robin Hood"	BR Standard Class 7 "5" Replica	Operational	BR Lined Green
3	"Lion"	"Lion" 0-4-2 Replica	Operational	Green

Coach stock

Midland Railway vintage set

These coaches are only in use on vintage days and are generally coupled with 47357 or 47327 in their maroon liveries or else a visiting engine.

0	Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Livery
1	No. 6	LDECR TZ in Lined	Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use	MR Red
2	No. 253	MR BTZ	Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use	Lined MR Red
3	No. 78	MR TY	Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use	Lined MR Red Livery
4	No. 90	LYR FO	On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum awaiting full restoration	Plain Maroon
5	No. 26481	MR CCTY	Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use	Grey
6	No. 1910	MR ROY	Can not and does not carry passengers, used by HC&W volunteers as saloon, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use	Lined MR Red
7	No. 42608	LMS HBY	Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use	LMS Red
8	No. 2944	MR BCK	On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum, awaiting full restoration	Plain Maroon
9	No. 1250	MR BT	Stored at Swanwick Junction Historic C&W sidings.	Plain Maroon
10	No. 2885	MR CK	Undergoing restoration in Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Brown Livery
11	No. 34068	MR BZ	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Brown
12	No. 1119	MR TZ	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Grey

Mk1 and Mk2 coaches

As with most railways, BR Mk1s are the staple passenger stock of the MRB

0	Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Livery
1	No. E9300	BR Mk1 BSO	Operational	Blood and Custard
2	No. W4904	BR Mk1 TSO	Operational	Blood and Custard
3	No. M1862	BR Mk1 RMB	Operational	Blood and Custard
4	No. 99040 (21232)	BR Mk1 BCK	Operational – Currently in use with 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'	LMS Crimson
5	No. NE4537	BR Mk1 TSO	Operational	Lined Maroon
6	No. E13328	BR Mk1 FK	Operational	Lined Maroon
7	No. M1802	BR Mk1 RMB in Maroon Livery	Operational	Lined maroon
8	No. 84020 (81020)	BR Mk1 BG	Operational	Lined Maroon
9	No. 4816	BR Mk1 SO	Operational	Lined Maroon
10	No. M4804	BR Mk1 SO	Out of traffic	Lined Maroon
11	No. 4480	BR Mk1 SO	Operational	Lined Maroon
12	No. M1779	BR Mk1 RBK	Stopped for repair	Lined Maroon
13	No. 84144 (81144)	BR Mk1 BG	Operational	Lined Maroon
14	No. 99041 (35476)	BR Mk1 BSK	Operational, based at PRCLT West Shed, 6233's Support Coach	Lined Maroon
15	No E3809	BR Mk1 TSO	Stored out of use	Lined Maroon
16	No. 80782	BR Mk1 BG	Stores vehicle	Plain Maroon
17	No 9281	BR Mk1 BSO	Stored	Lined Maroon
18	No. 4366	BR Mk1 SO	Sold out of MRT owner ship. Stored.	Plain Maroon
19	No. 80590	BR Mk1 BG	Stores vehicle	Plain Maroon
20	No. 86696	BR Mk1 GUV	Owned and used as stores vehicle by Electra Preservation Group	Plain Maroon
21	No 93881	BR Mk1 GUV	Used as stores vehicle by Historic Carriage and Wagon Department	BR Blue
22	No. 93380	BR Mk1 GUV	Used as stores vehicle by MRT Railcar Group	BR Blue
23	No. 93180	BR Mk1 GUV	Stores vehicle	Maroon
24	No. 34255 (DB975534)	BR Mk1 BCK	Stored. Butterley Goods Dock	Plain Green
25	No. 6390 (80723)	BR Mk1 BG	In use as Class 20 Locomotive Society general storage container	Intercity Executive
26	No. 5045	BR Mk1 TSO	In use as static waiting room at Swanwick Junction.	Plain Maroon
27	No. 2902	BR Mk1 Royal Dining/Kitchen Saloon	On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum	Claret
28	No. 13484 (ADB977528)	BR Mk2b FK	Class 20 Locomotive Society Mess Coach, at Swanwick Junction	Research Colours
30	No. 5461	BR Mk2b TSO	A1A Group Mess Coach, at Swanwick Junction	Blue and Grey

LMS coaches

While some other railways have an active rake of LMS coaches, most of Butterley's collection is still unrestored.

0	Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Livery
1	No. M27093	LMS BTK	Stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum	Lined LMS Maroon
2	No. 45047	LMS INSP	Stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum, owned by 7F Preservation Group	LMS Maroon
3	No. 30225	LMS POS	On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum	Maroon
4	No. 5734 (DM395898)	LMS BTK	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Green
5	No. 2884	LMS BGZ	Undergoing restoration in Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Maroon
6	No. 10257	LMS SRFO	Currently on display in Matthew Kirtley Museum	Maroon
7	No. 14425	LMS SLT	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Brown
8	No. 14281	LMS TK	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Brown
9	No. 14718	LMS TO	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Brown
10	No. 5682	LMS TO	Stored at back of Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop, deteriorating severely, consequently this would mean that most of the coach would be new components, rendering it almost worthless	Lined LMS Maroon
11	No. 16553	LMS TO	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Grey
12	No. 16782	LMS TK	Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	Maroon
13	No. 612	LMS SLT	Contains asbestos. Recently attacked by arsonists. To be scrapped. Stored at Butterley Engineering.	Lined LMS Maroon
14	No. 31299	LMS BG	Was previously used as disco coach, now store, owned by Mansfield Model Railway Society, in front of Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop	LMS Maroon

Other coaches

As with most other railways, Butterley owns several unique carriages, which are only used on very special occasions, e.g. tributes to fellow servicemen.

0	Number & Name	Description	Current Status	Livery
1	No. 6320 (18562)	LMS BFK	Based at PRCLT West Shed, used as an inspection saloon; currently undergoing a repaint	Lined LMS Maroon
2	No. 45000	LNWR SPEC	Arrived November 2005, on display at PRCLT West Shed	Lined LMS Maroon
3	No. 45050	LYR SPEC	Purchased by PRCLT September 2005, Operational	Lined Maroon
4	No. 1176	SR PMV	Currently stored in Tamper sidings, used as S&T Stores Van	Brown
5	No. 1865	SR PMV	Currently stored in Tamper sidings, underframe for MR 211	Blue
6	No. 2151	SR PMV	Currently stored on end of Ashpit road	Maroon

Attractions and exhibits

The main museum site is at Swanwick Junction, with many attractions and groups based there. There are other attractions at Butterley.

• Butterley railway station
  • Ais Gill Signal Box – Formerly situated at Ais Gill on the Settle to Carlisle line, this is the working signal box at Butterley. It is technically a ground frame. There is no public access.
  • Alfreton Model Railway Society
  • Butterley Station Building – The original brick-built station buildings were demolished after the line closed. The new station building (acquired from Whitwell railway station) is made of stone and contains a shop and booking office.
  • Butterley Tea Rooms – Butterley station's catering facility, serves hot and cold snacks and drinks almost every day of the year.
  • Carriage Shed – A depot with repair and overhaul facilities. Is generally closed to the public.
  • Garden Railway – An outdoor 16 mm scale model railway which runs on most Sundays and some Saturdays.
  • Heanor Model Railway Club – This building contains a 4 mm scale OO Gauge layout (Alderthorpe) and a 7 mm O gauge shunting yard layout. Open on various dates throughout the year.
• Swanwick Junction railway station
  • Station Building – Moved from Syston railway station and rebuilt on Swanwick platform 2, toilets, booking offices and a waiting room.
  • Island Platform Waiting Room – A replica of the original Station building at Broom Junction. It is located between Platforms 3 and 4. There is currently only public access on certain events. The original building was intended to be used, but it was destroyed by vandals before recovery.
  • Signal Box – The operational signal box at Swanwick Junction, moved from Kettering Station in 1988. There is no public access.
  • Matthew Kirtley Museum – The main museum on the Swanwick site, it houses various locomotives, coaches and wagons. The main workshops are also situated in this building. There is no public access to the workshops, although there is a viewing area.
  • Historical Model Railway Society – Was opened in 2005. It contains a large display area, study centre and small shop. Normally only open by appointment it is sometimes open at special events.
  • The West Shed – Home of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust, owners of 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" and 46203 "Princess Margaret Rose". BR Standard Class 4 Tanks 80080 and 80098 and a small collection of classic LMS Saloons including the famous Dynamometer car are also stationed here.
  • St. Saviour's Church – Moved from Westhouses, this Railwayman's church also holds occasional services.
  • Upcast Colliery Headstocks and Winding Gear.
  • Johnson's Buffet – Swanwick Junction's catering facility, Toilets are located nearby on the same building.
  • Golden Valley Light Railway – Laid on the trackbed of a former Ironworks Railway, this line runs for just under a mile to Newlands Inn. The terminus of this 2 ft Gauge line is just above the entrance to the Cromford Canal Tunnel. The Swanwick Terminus gained a new engine shed in 2007.
  • Allports Emporium – The main shop at Swanwick.
  • Swanwick Junction Model Railway Club – The model railway at Swanwick Junction, currently in St Mary's gatehouse.
  • Derby St Marys Gatehouse – Situated at the entrance to the site, this small building was moved to Swanwick from the goods yard at Derby St Marys.
  • Demonstration Signal Box – Recovered from Linby railway station. Now in use at Brands Crossing as a demonstration signal box, with public access.
  • Linby Colliery Sidings Signal Box – Currently in use as a bookshop.
  • Static Power Museum – Normally open at busy periods and at special events the building houses a good number of working machines.
  • Richard Levick Workshop – The main machine shop at the Swanwick site. Named after Richard Levick, who was killed when working on one of the machines here. There is no public access to this area.
  • Butterley Park Miniature Railway – Operates Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, miniature replicas of classic steam and diesel engines of both 3.5" and 5" gauge operate on a raised circuit of track. The public are permitted to ride for a small charge. The line consists of about 1/6 of a mile of track, a traverser, tunnel, decorative speed signs and signal box.
  • Historic Carriage and Wagon – A large number of coaches and wagons await restoration here, either in the sidings or the large shed in which the Society is based. On certain days it is possible to see work being done inside the shed.
  • National Fork Truck Heritage Centre and Road Transport Gallery – This recently completed building houses a collection of heritage buses, lorries and other forms of road transport and fork lift trucks. On certain special events, some of the vehicles are put on display out in the open.
  • 47401 Project Shop – Fundraising shop for 47401 and 47417, located in the Fork Lift Truck Heritage Centre**Diesel Depot – Currently housing some of the centre's diesel fleet. An extension is under construction.

• Riddings
  • There is no station here- at this point the locomotive is run around its train.
  • The Erewash Valley Line passes close by to the running line.
  • The connecting line to the Erewash Valley, Codnor Park Jcn is situated just before the run round loop.
  • Evidence of a future extension to Pye Bridge can be seen.
  • The MR(B) aims to build a station here as part of the future extension to Pye Bridge.

External links

• The Midland Railway - Butterley website
• Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust
• The Midland Diesel Group
• Class 20 Locomotive Society
• Golden Valley Light Railway
• MRT Railcar Group
• Alfreton Model Railway Society
• Alfreton Model Railway Society's photo website
• The Heanor Model Railway Club
• Midland Road Transport Group
• Midland Railway Signalman's Association
• Historical Model Railway Society
• Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society