|
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.
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers in all areas. Please see more details by following the link below.
Or click on the link on the left.
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 this year can now be seen by following the Picture Gallery and Highlights 2010 links.
Forthcoming Events
Days Out With Thomas - August 4th to 8th
Thomas the Tank engine will be coming to Butterley for the his August visit from 4th to 8th with a Thomas Tea Train on the 7th.
Visit of Paddington Bear - August 14th to 15th
Paddington Bear will be visiting the Midland Railway - Butterley during the weekend of 14th to 15th of August. Come and join in the fun during this special weekend.
Victorian Gala and Vintage Train - August 20th to 22nd
The weekend of August of 20th to 22nd sees our Victorian Gala and Vintage Train event. Our Victorian coaches will be out in force. These illustrate some of the earliest coaches in use on Britain's railways. They have been lovingly restored by our Historic Carriage and Wagon Department.
Heritage Open weekend - August 28th to 30th
Once again we will be recreating the Works Open Days of the 1950s. Come along and join us during the Bank Holiday weekend of August 28th to 30th.
Advance Notices.
Doctor Who Convention - 5th September
For more details of this very popular event follow the link below.
Sunday Lunch
Our Mid-day Midlander Sunday Lunch Services will run on January 24th, February 21st, March 14th (Mothering Sunday), April 18th, May 16th, June 20th (Fathers' Day), July 18th, September 19th and October 24th. For more details please follow the link below.
For more details and a booking form follow the link below.
Please note that the May June and July dates are now fully booked.
On-Line Stock Book
The Midland Railway Stock Book is now on-line thanks to the efforts of Pete Twells. You can access the Stock Book by following this link.
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.
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.
|
