Midland Railway Butterley
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The Midland Railway – Butterley is a heritage railway
, formerly known until 2004 as the Midland Railway Centre, at Butterley
, near Ripley
in Derbyshire
.
of the old Midland Railway
, although the present-day heritage line terminates at Hammersmith. It is operated by the Midland Railway Trust. The railway is also home to the Golden Valley Light Railway: a narrow-gauge line built on the trackbed of a former ironworks railway.
The line currently runs for 3+1/2 mi from Hammersmith
via Butterley
, Swanwick Junction
and Riddings
to Ironville
, there are plans to extend the line to Pye Bridge in the future, especially to interchange with train services on the Erewash Valley Line.
specials on several weekends and half-terms each year to Gala events featuring the GVLR's stock in addition to the standard gauge collection.
The railway is also licensed to host weddings and parties.
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.
Heritage railway
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, formerly known until 2004 as the Midland Railway Centre, at Butterley
Butterley
Butterley is a village in the English county of Derbyshire near to Ripley. It is the site of the Midland Railway - Butterley, as well as the old Butterley Brickworks.- Notable residents :...
, near Ripley
Ripley, Derbyshire
Ripley is a town in the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire in England.- Earliest history :Not much information is available as to when Ripley was founded, but it existed at the time of the Domesday Book, when it was held by a man called Levenot....
in Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
.
Overview
The Midland Railway – Butterley lies on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge LineAmbergate to Pye Bridge Line
The Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line is a partially disused, partially restored, and partially developed for other uses railway line in Derbyshire, England...
of the old Midland Railway
Midland Railway
The Midland Railway was a railway company in the United Kingdom from 1844 to 1922, when it became part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway....
, although the present-day heritage line terminates at Hammersmith. It is operated by the Midland Railway Trust. The railway is also home to the Golden Valley Light Railway: a narrow-gauge line built on the trackbed of a former ironworks railway.
The line currently runs for 3+1/2 mi from Hammersmith
Hammersmith railway station
Hammersmith railway station is a heritage railway station on the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire.There was no station at this point originally, being situated on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line. However, when the line was reopened, the A38 road prevented any further westward...
via Butterley
Butterley railway station
Butterley railway station is a heritage railway station within the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. Originally located on the Midland Railway's Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line, the station opened on 1 May 1875 as Butterley, being renamed Butterley for Ripley and Swanwick on 29 July 1935...
, Swanwick Junction
Swanwick Junction railway station
Swanwick Junction railway station is a heritage railway station situated on the former Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line which closed in 1968, but has been partially reopened by the Midland Railway - Butterley. Despite the station's name it is some distance from Swanwick.There was originally no station...
and Riddings
Riddings
Riddings is a village in Derbyshire, England. It is located 2 miles south of Alfreton near the hamlet of Golden Valley. The name derives from Ryddynges, a clearing or riding in a wood. This was the ancient forest known as Alfreton Grove within the manor of Alfreton...
to Ironville
Ironville
Ironville in Derbyshire, England, was built about 1830 by the Butterley Company as a "model village" to house its workers. It is situated between Riddings and Codnor Park....
, there are plans to extend the line to Pye Bridge in the future, especially to interchange with train services on the Erewash Valley Line.
Stations
- HammersmithHammersmith railway stationHammersmith railway station is a heritage railway station on the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire.There was no station at this point originally, being situated on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line. However, when the line was reopened, the A38 road prevented any further westward...
- ButterleyButterley railway stationButterley railway station is a heritage railway station within the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. Originally located on the Midland Railway's Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line, the station opened on 1 May 1875 as Butterley, being renamed Butterley for Ripley and Swanwick on 29 July 1935...
- Swanwick JunctionSwanwick Junction railway stationSwanwick Junction railway station is a heritage railway station situated on the former Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line which closed in 1968, but has been partially reopened by the Midland Railway - Butterley. Despite the station's name it is some distance from Swanwick.There was originally no station...
- RiddingsRiddingsRiddings is a village in Derbyshire, England. It is located 2 miles south of Alfreton near the hamlet of Golden Valley. The name derives from Ryddynges, a clearing or riding in a wood. This was the ancient forest known as Alfreton Grove within the manor of Alfreton...
(no platform at present)
- IronvilleIronvilleIronville in Derbyshire, England, was built about 1830 by the Butterley Company as a "model village" to house its workers. It is situated between Riddings and Codnor Park....
(no platform at present)
- Pye BridgeErewash Valley LineThe Erewash Valley Line is a railway line in Britain running from south of Chesterfield along the Erewash Valley to Trent Junction at Long Eaton, joining the Midland Main Line at each end.- History :...
(proposed)
Special events
The railway runs a variety of special events, ranging from standard Day out with ThomasDay out with Thomas
Day Out With Thomas is a trade name, licensed by HiT Entertainment, for tourist events that take place on heritage railways and feature one or more trains decorated to look like characters from the children's TV series, Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends....
specials on several weekends and half-terms each year to Gala events featuring the GVLR's stock in addition to the standard gauge collection.
- Thomas events
- 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
- HalloweenHalloweenHallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
trains also known as the Pigspot Express - Bonfire nightBonfire NightBonfire Night may refer to:* Bonfire Night, several traditions of bonfire celebrations* Guy Fawkes Night, in Great Britain and some Commonwealth nations * St John's Eve, in Ireland and Scandinavia...
s - Indie music fests
- 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.
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 Neilson and Company Neilson and Company was a locomotive manufacturer in Glasgow, Scotland.The company was started in 1836 at McAlpine Street by Walter Neilson and James Mitchell to manufacture marine and stationary engines... 0-4-0ST |
Since being built in 1908, "Whitehead" was a worker in the major Welsh industries, until she was removed from service and selected for purchase by the Great Western Society and moved to the West Somerset Railway West Somerset Railway The West Somerset Railway is a railway line that originally linked and in Somerset, England.It opened in 1862 and was extended from Watchet to by the Minehead Railway in 1874. Although just a single track, improvements were needed in the first half of the twentieth century to accommodate the... . After the WSR she moved to many more locations before finally arriving at Butterley in 1999, where she is currently undergoing a light overhaul. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Taffy' during Thomas the tank engine Thomas the Tank Engine Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue... events. Recently completed Overhaul. |
Green. | Private Owner. | 1908 | ~ |
| No. 53809 | S&DJR 7F 2-8-0 S&DJR 7F 2-8-0 The Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway 7F 2-8-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for hauling heavy coal and goods trains. Eleven were built in two batches in 1914 and 1925, and were used until withdrawn between 1959 and 1964... |
Currently Non-Operational, Boiler ticket expires in 2016. | BR Unlined Black with the late crest. | 13809 7F Preservation Group. | 1925 | |
| No. 47327 | LMS Fowler Class 3F 0-6-0T LMS Fowler Class 3F The London Midland and Scottish Railway Fowler 3F 0-6-0T is a class of steam locomotive, often known as Jinty. They represent the ultimate development of the Midland Railway's six-coupled tank engines.- Introduction :... |
Operational. | Thomas the Tank Engine Blue Thomas the Tank Engine Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue... . |
Derby City Council. | 1926 | |
| No. 47324 | LMS Fowler Class 3F 0-6-0T LMS Fowler Class 3F The London Midland and Scottish Railway Fowler 3F 0-6-0T is a class of steam locomotive, often known as Jinty. They represent the ultimate development of the Midland Railway's six-coupled tank engines.- Introduction :... |
Operational. | BR Black. | ~ East Lancashire Railway East Lancashire Railway The East Lancashire Railway is a heritage railway in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, England.-Overview:After formal closure by British Rail in 1982, the line was reopened on 25 July 1987. The initial service operated between Bury and Ramsbottom, via Summerseat. In 1991 the service was extended... ) |
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| "Castle Donington Power Station No. 1 | RSH 0-4-0ST | On loan to the Colne Valley Railway Colne Valley Railway The Colne Valley Railway is a heritage railway based at Castle Hedingham Station, near Halstead in Essex, England. The railway consists of a mile-long running line, with a fully reconstructed station, signal box and railway yard... |
Dark Blue. | Midland Railway Trust. | 1954 | ~ |
| No. 80080 | BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT BR standard class 4 tank The British Railways Standard Class 4 tank was a class of steam locomotive, one of the BR standard classes built during the 1950s. They were used primarily on commuter and outer suburban services.- Background :... |
Operational, 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. 80080 was, like her sister at Butterley, first sent to the Peak Rail Peak Rail Peak Rail is a preserved railway in Derbyshire, England, which operates a steam service for tourists and visitors to both the Peak District and the Derbyshire Dales.... and moved to their current locations in 1983 and was soon restored to work on the mainline railtours. On the 6/11/10 80080 was tested for her recently completed overhaul. Currently the loco is on loan to the East Lancashire Railway East Lancashire Railway The East Lancashire Railway is a heritage railway in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, England.-Overview:After formal closure by British Rail in 1982, the line was reopened on 25 July 1987. The initial service operated between Bury and Ramsbottom, via Summerseat. In 1991 the service was extended... ) |
BR Lined Black with Early Crest. | Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. | 1954 | ~ |
| No. 73129 BR standard class 5 73129 British Railways Standard Class 5 No. 73129 is a preserved British steam locomotive. It is the only surviving Standard Class 5 built by British Railways which was fitted with Caprotti valve gear.- Locomotive History :... |
BR British Rail British Railways , which from 1965 traded as British Rail, was the operator of most of the rail transport in Great Britain between 1948 and 1997. It was formed from the nationalisation of the "Big Four" British railway companies and lasted until the gradual privatisation of British Rail, in stages... 4-6-0 Class 5MT BR standard class 5 The British Railways Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 was one of the standard classes of steam locomotives built by British Railways in the 1950s. 172 were built, essentially being a development of the LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 .- Background :... |
Operational. | BR Unlined Black with the early crest | Derby City Council. | 1956 | ~ |
Stopped for repairs or maintenance
| Number & Name | Description | History & Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No locos | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
Undergoing restoration, overhaul or repairs
| Number & Name | Description | History & Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 80098 | BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT BR standard class 4 tank The British Railways Standard Class 4 tank was a class of steam locomotive, one of the BR standard classes built during the 1950s. They were used primarily on commuter and outer suburban services.- Background :... |
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 Thomas the Tank Engine Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue... events. |
BR Lined Black with Late Crest. | Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. | 1954 | ~ |
| "George" | RSH 0-4-0ST from British Celenase Works at Spondon undergoing restoration at PRCLT West Shed | Undergoing major restoration at PRCLT West Shed | Dark Green | Midland Railway Trust | Unknown | ~ |
| No. 47357 (16440) | LMS London, Midland and Scottish Railway The London Midland and Scottish Railway was a British railway company. It was formed on 1 January 1923 under the Railways Act of 1921, which required the grouping of over 120 separate railway companies into just four... Class 3F Jinty |
Undergoing its ten-yearly overhaul. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Desmond' during Thomas the tank engine Thomas the Tank Engine Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue... events. |
BR Black | Derby City Council | 1926 | ~ |
| No. 47445 | LMS London, Midland and Scottish Railway The London Midland and Scottish Railway was a British railway company. It was formed on 1 January 1923 under the Railways Act of 1921, which required the grouping of over 120 separate railway companies into just four... Class 3F Jinty |
Under major restoration with work currently focused on the frames | NCB Orange/ Black | Derby City Council | 1927 | ~ |
| No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland LMS Princess Coronation Class 6233 Duchess of Sutherland London Midland and Scottish Railway Princess Coronation Class 6233 Duchess of Sutherland is a preserved steam locomotive.- Service :6233 was outshopped in July 1938 from Crewe Works and was part of the third batch of her class... |
LMS Princess Coronation Class 4-6-2 |
Boiler ticket expired in 2010. Now undergoing a major overhaul. | LMS Wartime black. | Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. | 1938 | |
| 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 Midland Railway The Midland Railway was a railway company in the United Kingdom from 1844 to 1922, when it became part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway.... 156 Class Midland Railway 156 Class The Midland Railway 156 Class is a 2-4-0 tender engine built at Derby Works between 1866–1874.In total 29 of the class were built under the Midland Railway and 21 survived to become part of the LMS fleet of engines in 1923. By then they were reduced to the humblest of roles... |
Static display in the Mathew Kirtley Museam. This engine has not run under her own steam since arrival at the trust, National Collection Owned | Midland Railway Maroon | National Railway Museum | 1866 | |
| No. 46203 "Princess Margaret Rose" | LMS London, Midland and Scottish Railway The London Midland and Scottish Railway was a British railway company. It was formed on 1 January 1923 under the Railways Act of 1921, which required the grouping of over 120 separate railway companies into just four... 4-6-2 Class 8P LMS Princess Royal Class The London, Midland and Scottish Railway Princess Royal Class is a class of an express passenger steam locomotive designed by William Stanier. They were Pacifics... |
Currently on display in the West Shed, Stored Out of use | BR Maroon | Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust | 1935 | ~ |
| No. 47564 | LMS London, Midland and Scottish Railway The London Midland and Scottish Railway was a British railway company. It was formed on 1 January 1923 under the Railways Act of 1921, which required the grouping of over 120 separate railway companies into just four... 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 | ~ |
| No. 92219 | BR 2-10-0 Class 9F BR standard class 9F The British Railways BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for British Railways by Robert Riddles. The Class 9F was the last in a series of standardised locomotive classes designed for British Railways during the 1950s, and was intended for use on fast, heavy freight... |
Still in Barry Scrapyard condition, Lack of money and man-hours makes the restoration of this engine doubtful. | BR Black | 92214 Loco Group | 1959 | |
| "Gladys" | Markham & Co. 0-4-0T | A static display in the Matthew Kirtley Museum | Dark Green | Midland Railway Trust | 1894 | ~ |
| "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Andy" | Fowler 0-4-0DM | Stored, Engine runs, needs major gear box attention. | Dark Red | I Oldham |
| "Albert Fields/Emfour 9" D1114 | Hudswell Clarke Hudswell Clarke Hudswell, Clarke and Company Limited was an engineering and locomotive building company in Jack Lane, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.-History:... 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 | Brown | |
| No. RS9 | Motorail Simplex No. RS9 | Stored | Blue | |
| No. 441 | Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Shunter | On loan to PRCLT | Blue | Midland Railway Trust |
| No. D1154 | Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 Shunter | Stored | Green | |
| No. 5337 | Mercury Tractor 0-4-0 | Stored | Blue | |
| No. 384139/D2959 | Ruston & Hornsby | Operational | BR Green | |
| No. D2858 | BR 0-4-0 Class 02 British Rail Class 02 The British Rail Class 02 were a class of twenty 0-4-0 diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives built by the Yorkshire Engine Company in 1960 and 1961 for service in areas of restricted loading gauge and curvature such as docks... |
Under Overhaul to working order. | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust |
| No. D2138 | BR 0-6-0 Class 03 British Rail Class 03 The British Rail Class 03 locomotive is, together with Class 04, one of BR's most successful smaller 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters. The class, numbering 230 examples, was built by British Railways' Swindon and Doncaster works in 1957-1962 and numbered D2000-D2199 and D2370-D2399... |
Out of traffic. Power unit seized. Undergoing overhaul. | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust/NCB |
| No. 08590 'Red Lion' | BR 0-6-0 Class 08 British Rail Class 08 The British Rail Class 08 is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. From 1953 to 1962, 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.... |
Operational, Temp Swanwick pilot | BR Blue (Aug 09) | Private Owner/Midland Railway Trust |
| No. 685 | BR 0-6-0Class 11 British Rail Class 11 The British Rail Class 11 was applied to a batch of diesel shunting locomotives built from April 1945 to December 1952, based on a similar earlier batch built by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway between 1939 and 1942.-Numbering:... |
Stored | Yellow & Dark Grey | ? |
| No. 12077 | BR 0-6-0 Class 11 British Rail Class 11 The British Rail Class 11 was applied to a batch of diesel shunting locomotives built from April 1945 to December 1952, based on a similar earlier batch built by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway between 1939 and 1942.-Numbering:... |
Operational | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust |
| No. 20048 | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 British Rail Class 20 The British Rail Class 20, otherwise known as an English Electric Type 1, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive. In total, 228 locomotives in the class were built by English Electric between 1957 and 1968, the large number being in part because of the failure of other early designs in the same... |
Operational | BR Blue | Midland Class 20 Association |
| No. 20205 (Carries number "20907") | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 British Rail Class 20 The British Rail Class 20, otherwise known as an English Electric Type 1, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive. In total, 228 locomotives in the class were built by English Electric between 1957 and 1968, the large number being in part because of the failure of other early designs in the same... |
Undergoing restoration | BR Dark Blue | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
| No. D8001 (20001) | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 British Rail Class 20 The British Rail Class 20, otherwise known as an English Electric Type 1, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive. In total, 228 locomotives in the class were built by English Electric between 1957 and 1968, the large number being in part because of the failure of other early designs in the same... |
Operational-away on long term loan | BR Green | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
| No. 20205 | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 British Rail Class 20 The British Rail Class 20, otherwise known as an English Electric Type 1, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive. In total, 228 locomotives in the class were built by English Electric between 1957 and 1968, the large number being in part because of the failure of other early designs in the same... |
Non Operational, Restoration in progress | Unknown | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
| No. 20227 | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 British Rail Class 20 The British Rail Class 20, otherwise known as an English Electric Type 1, is a class of diesel-electric locomotive. In total, 228 locomotives in the class were built by English Electric between 1957 and 1968, the large number being in part because of the failure of other early designs in the same... |
Operational-away on long term loan | Railfreight | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
| No. 25321 | BR Bo-Bo Class 25 British Rail Class 25 The British Rail Class 25 diesel locomotives were also known as Sulzer Type 2 and nicknamed Rats, as it was alleged they could be seen everywhere in Britain, and hence were "as common as rats"... |
Operational | BR Blue | Derby Industrial Museum |
| No. 31108 | BR A1A-A1A Class 31 British Rail Class 31 The British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotives, also known as the Brush Type 2 and originally as Class 30, were built by Brush Traction from 1957-62.- Description :... |
Operational - On loan to the Nene Valley Railway | BR Railfreight Red Stripe | A1A Locomotives |
| No. 31418 "Bodicea" | BR A1A-A1A Class 31 British Rail Class 31 The British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotives, also known as the Brush Type 2 and originally as Class 30, were built by Brush Traction from 1957-62.- Description :... |
Undergoing Restoration (Stored) | N/A | A1A Locomotives |
| No. 31271 "Stratford 1840 - 2001" | BR A1A-A1A Class 31 British Rail Class 31 The British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotives, also known as the Brush Type 2 and originally as Class 30, were built by Brush Traction from 1957-62.- Description :... |
Under major repair | Railfreight Construction | A1A Locomotives |
| No. D6586 | BR Bo-Bo Class 33 British Rail Class 33 The British Rail Class 33 also known as the BRCW Type 3 or Crompton is a class of Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962.... |
Operational | BR Green | BRCW Work Group |
| No. 33018 | BR Bo-Bo Class 33 British Rail Class 33 The British Rail Class 33 also known as the BRCW Type 3 or Crompton is a class of Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962.... |
Stored / Component recovery | BR Blue | |
| No. 33046 "Merlin" | BR Bo-Bo Class 33 British Rail Class 33 The British Rail Class 33 also known as the BRCW Type 3 or Crompton is a class of Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962.... |
Stored / Component recovery- Originally used by SWT for Thunderbird trials | SWT Blue | BRCW Work Group |
| No. D212 "Aureol MV Aureol The MV Aureol was a 1951 built mid-sized British ocean liner, originally put into service for Elder Dempster Lines of Liverpool in 1951.She was constructed on the River Clyde in Glasgow by the shipbuilders Alexander Stephen and Sons. At 537 feet long and weighing just over 14,000 tons, Aureol had... " |
BR 1Co-Co1 Class 40 British Rail Class 40 The British Rail Class 40 is a type of British railway diesel locomotive. Built by English Electric between 1958 and 1962, and eventually numbering 200, they were for a time the pride of the British Rail early diesel fleet... |
Under repair | BR Green | Class 40 Appeal |
| No. 37190/ 37314 "Dalzell Dalzell Dalzell can refer to:places* Dalzell, Illinois* Dalzell, South Carolina* Dalzell House, Motherwell, Scotlandpeople* John Dalzell , U.S. Representative* Rick Dalzell , American businessman... " |
BR Co-Co Class 37 British Rail Class 37 The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive. Also known as the English Electric Type 3, the Class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan.... |
Under repair | BR Large logo blue | Class 40 Appeal |
| No. 50007 "Sir Edward Elgar/ Hercules" | BR Co-Co Class 50 British Rail Class 50 The British Rail Class 50 is a diesel locomotive built from 1967-68 by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry Works in Newton-le-Willows. Fifty of these locomotives were built to haul express passenger trains on the, then non-electrified, section of the West Coast Main Line between Crewe,... |
Under repair | BR GWR Green | Class 40 Appeal |
| No. 44004 (D4) "Great Gable Great Gable Great Gable is a mountain lying at the very heart of the English Lake District, appearing as a pyramid from Wasdale , but as a dome from most other directions. It is one of the most popular of the Lakeland fells, and there are many different routes to the summit... " |
BR 1Co-Co1 Class 44 British Rail Class 44 The British Rail Class 44 or Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Railways' Derby Works between 1959 to 1960. They were named after British mountains, and consequently nicknamed Peaks.-Description:... |
Operational, on display at the front of the Mathew Kirtley Museam | BR Green | Peak Locomotive Company |
| No. 45041 "Royal Tank Regiment Royal Tank Regiment The Royal Tank Regiment is an armoured regiment of the British Army. It was formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps. It is part of the Royal Armoured Corps and is made up of two operational regiments, the 1st Royal Tank Regiment and the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment... " |
BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 British Rail Class 45 The British Rail Class 45 also known as the Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Rail at their Derby and Crewe Works between 1960 and 1962... |
Operational | BR Blue | Peak Locomotive Company |
| No. 45108 | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 British Rail Class 45 The British Rail Class 45 also known as the Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Rail at their Derby and Crewe Works between 1960 and 1962... |
Operational | BR Blue | Peak Locomotive Company |
| No. 45133 | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 British Rail Class 45 The British Rail Class 45 also known as the Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Rail at their Derby and Crewe Works between 1960 and 1962... |
Operational | BR Blue | 45/1 Preservation Group |
| No. D182 | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 46 British Rail Class 46 The British Rail Class 46 is a class of diesel locomotive. They were built from 1961-1963 at British Railways' Derby Works and were initially numbered D138-D193. With the arrival of TOPS they were renumbered to Class 46. Fifty-six locomotives were built... |
Operational | BR Green | Peak Locomotive Company |
| No. 47401 "North Eastern North Eastern Railway (UK) The North Eastern Railway , was an English railway company. It was incorporated in 1854, when four existing companies were combined, and was absorbed into the London and North Eastern Railway at the Grouping in 1923... " |
BR Co-Co Class 47 British Rail Class 47 The British Rail Class 47, is a class of British railway diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction. A total of 512 Class 47s were built at Crewe Works and Brush's Falcon Works, Loughborough between 1962 and 1968, which made them the most numerous class of British... |
Under repair | BR Blue | 47401 Project |
| No. D1516 (47417) | BR Co-Co Class 47 British Rail Class 47 The British Rail Class 47, is a class of British railway diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction. A total of 512 Class 47s were built at Crewe Works and Brush's Falcon Works, Loughborough between 1962 and 1968, which made them the most numerous class of British... |
Under restoration | BR Two-Tone Green | 47401 Project |
| No. D1048 "Western Lady" | BR Co-Co Class 52 British Rail Class 52 British Rail assigned Class 52 to the class of 74 large Type 4 diesel-hydraulic locomotives built for the Western Region of British Railways between 1961 and 1964... |
Under Restoration | BR Blue | Private Owners |
| No. 27000 Electra | BR Class 77 'EM2' British Rail Class 77 The British Rail Class 77, also known as Class EM2, is a class of 1.5 kV DC, Co-Co electric locomotive. They were built by Metropolitan-Vickers in 1953–1954 for use over the Woodhead Line between Manchester and Sheffield.-Description:... 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 British Rail Class 100 The British Rail Class 100 diesel multiple units were built by Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Limited from 1956 to 1958, designed and built in collaboration with the Transport Sales Dept. of T.I. Ltd.-Introduction:... |
Stored, pending restoration, owned by the Llangollen Llangollen Llangollen is a small town and community in Denbighshire, north-east Wales, situated on the River Dee and on the edge of the Berwyn mountains. It has a population of 3,412.-History:... Railcar Group |
BR Green |
| 2 | unit 101692 (formed of 53170+53253) | BR Class 101 British Rail Class 101 The British Rail Class 101 diesel multiple units were built by Metro-Cammell at Washwood Heath in Birmingham from 1956 to 1959, following construction of a series of prototype units. This class proved to be the most successful and longest-lived of all BR's First Generation DMUs, with the final five... |
Operational - One car undergoing bodywork restoration. Other operating with 101685 | Caledonian Railway Caledonian Railway The Caledonian Railway was a major Scottish railway company. It was formed in the early 19th century and it was absorbed almost a century later into the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, in the 1923 railway grouping, by means of the Railways Act 1921... Blue |
| 3 | DTC Unit. 54342 | BR Class 101 British Rail Class 101 The British Rail Class 101 diesel multiple units were built by Metro-Cammell at Washwood Heath in Birmingham from 1956 to 1959, following construction of a series of prototype units. This class proved to be the most successful and longest-lived of all BR's First Generation DMUs, with the final five... |
Stored since arrival in 2006 | BR Blue and Grey |
| 4 | DTC Unit. 56484 + DMBS 51937/ADB977806 | BR Class 108 British Rail Class 108 The British Rail Class 108 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1958 to 1961, with a final production quantity of 333 vehicles.... |
Under repair, With automatic gear-change | N/A |
| 5 | Unit. 977775+977776 (50015+56015) | BR Class 114 British Rail Class 114 The British Rail Class 114 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1956 to 1957. Forty-nine 2-car units were built, numbered 50001-49 for driving motors and 56001-49 for driving trailers . The units were used in the early days out of Lincoln TMD on services all over the county... |
Under Repair | BR Blue |
| 6 | Unit. 50019+56006 | BR Class 114 British Rail Class 114 The British Rail Class 114 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1956 to 1957. Forty-nine 2-car units were built, numbered 50001-49 for driving motors and 56001-49 for driving trailers . The units were used in the early days out of Lincoln TMD on services all over the county... |
56006 operational. 50019 undergoing interior restoration | BR Multiple Unit Green |
| 7 | Unit. 51341(117704)+59486+51398(L702) | BR Class 117 British Rail Class 117 The British Rail Class 117 diesel multiple units were built by Pressed Steel from 1959 to 1961.When first introduced, these three-car units were all based with the similar Class 121 single carriage units on British Railway's Western Region for suburban work out of London Paddington, as well as... |
Arrived March 2007, stored for Swanage Railway) | |
| 8 | Unit. 117301 (formed of 51353+59521+51395 | BR Class 117 British Rail Class 117 The British Rail Class 117 diesel multiple units were built by Pressed Steel from 1959 to 1961.When first introduced, these three-car units were all based with the similar Class 121 single carriage units on British Railway's Western Region for suburban work out of London Paddington, as well as... |
Arrived March 2007, stored for Swanage Railway) | |
| 9 | Unit. 51591+59609+59659+51625 | BR Class 127 British Rail Class 127 The British Rail Class 127 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby in 1959. Thirty 4-car units were built, formed of two outer driving motor vehicles, sandwiching two intermediate trailers which were classified class 186... |
51591, 59609 and 51625 operational. 59659 undergoing interior restoration | BR Green,white crest. |
| 10 | Unit 141113 (formed of 55513+55533) | BR Class 141 British Rail Class 141 The British Rail Class 141 was the first production model of the Pacer diesel multiple units.-Description:In the early 1980s British Rail were looking to replace the remaining 1950s first generation Diesel Multiple Units on lightly used branchlines... |
Operational, On loan to the Weardale Railway | Red and White |
| 11 | DMBS Unit. 79018 | BR Derby Lightweight British Rail Derby Lightweight The British Rail Derby Lightweight diesel multiple units, were the first such trains to be built en-masse for British Railways. The units were built at BR's Derby Works from 1954 to 1955. The units were built in various formations, including 12 power-twin 2-car units, 84 power-trailer 2-car units,... |
Stored | BR Green |
| 12 | DTCL Unit. 79612 | BR Derby Lightweight British Rail Derby Lightweight The British Rail Derby Lightweight diesel multiple units, were the first such trains to be built en-masse for British Railways. The units were built at BR's Derby Works from 1954 to 1955. The units were built in various formations, including 12 power-twin 2-car units, 84 power-trailer 2-car units,... |
Under Restoration | BR Green |
| 13 | Unit. 76298+70855+70824+76322 | BR Class 438 British Rail Class 438 The British Rail TC multiple units were un-powered fixed formations of 3 or 4 carriages with a driving position at each end of the set, converted by BR at York Works from locomotive-hauled Mark 1 carriages in 1966-1967 and 1974. The units built on experience gained from the prototype 6TC unit... trailer unit |
Stored, pending restoration | LUL Maroon |
| 14 | Nos. 29666 and 29670 | BR Class 505 British Rail Class 505 British Railways Class 505 were 1,500 V DC electric multiple units introduced in 1931 by the Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway... (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 | Livery | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TDA CIVIL No.1 "JOAN" | 0-4-2IST | Operational | SDJR Blue | Private Owner |
| 2 | O&K 7529 | 0-4-0WT | Undergoing restoration | N/A | Private Owner |
| 3 | 60SD364 "Campbells" | Simplex | Operational | CBW Yellow | Private Owner |
| 4 | 101T020 "Ellison" | Simplex "T" Class | Operational | Blue | Private Owner |
| 5 | "Hunslet Husky" | HE7178/71 | Stored, pending restoration | N/A | |
| 6 | 222068 "Berry Hill" | Ruston 20HP | Operational | Brunswick Green | GVLR |
| 7 | 3753 "Darcy" | Bageueley Drewry 70HP | Operational | Purple/pink | Private Owner |
| 8 | 10249 | Deutz 11.8HP | New component manufactured. Currently being re assembled | Blue | Private Owner |
| 9 | 3742/31 | Lister/Blackstone petrol engine | Stored | N/A | Private Owner |
| 10 | 53726 | Lister/Blackstone 15HP | Operational | Lister Green | Private Owner |
| 11 | 40SD 529 | "Simplex" 40HP | Operational | Simplex Yellow | Private Owner |
| 12 | 8739 "Pioneer" | "Simplex" 20HP | Operational | Green | Private Owner |
| 13 | 11177 "Holwell Castle" | Motor Rail 60HP | Stored, suspected loose flywheel. | Blue | GVLR |
| 14 | 11246/63 | Motor Rail | Stored | N/A | GVLR |
| 15 | RH191646/38 "Lyddia" | Ruston 4wDM | Out of traffic with major oil leak | Dark Green | FVLR |
| 16 | MR8667/41 "Tubby" | 28HP Simplex 4w DM | Operational | Dark Green (with yellow warning stripes) | GVLR |
| 17 | 3703 "NG24" | Baguley Drewery battery loco | Operational | MOD Green with wasp stripes | GVLR |
| 18 | WR5 "Baby Jane" | BEV Type battery loco | Requires significant components | Yellow | Private Owner |
Butterley Park Miniature Railway stock
| 0 | Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5801 | GWR 5800 Class GWR 5800 Class The Great Western Railway 5800 Class was a twenty-strong class of 0-4-2T side tank steam locomotive. These were introduced in 1933 for light branch work. They were similar to the GWR 1400 Class but were not equipped for working autotrains. The entire class was scrapped.-Model form:A 5-inch gauge... "5" Replica |
Operational | GWR Green |
| 2 | 70038 "Robin Hood" | BR Standard Class 7 BR standard class 7 The BR Standard Class 7, otherwise known as the Britannia Class, is a class of 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive designed by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways for mixed traffic duties. Fifty-five were constructed between 1951 and 1954. The design was a result of the 1948 locomotive exchanges... "5" Replica |
Operational | BR Lined Green |
| 3 | "Lion" | "Lion" 0-4-2 Replica | Operational | Green |
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, first class coach | Lined Maroon |
| 7 | No. M1802 | BR Mk1 RMB in Maroon Livery | Operational - first ex BR RMB preserved | Lined maroon |
| 8 | No. 84020 (81020) | BR Mk1 BG | Operational, used as disco coach and Santas Grotto on Midlander Set | Lined Maroon |
| 9 | No. 4816 | BR Mk1 SO | Does not carry numbers, half is converted into on train bar, in operational use on Midlander set | Lined Maroon (plain maroon mixed in with graffiti on North side) |
| 10 | No. M4804 | BR Mk1 SO | Out of traffic for major bodywork repairs, used on the Midlander set | Lined Maroon on Southside only |
| 11 | No. 4480 | BR Mk1 SO | Oprational, does not carry numbers, in operational use on Midlander set | Lined Maroon |
| 12 | No. M1779 | BR Mk1 RBK | Operational, in use on Midlander set | Lined Maroon (Crimson red on northside with gold numbering) |
| 13 | No. 84144 (81144) | BR Mk1 BG | Operational, has Santas Grotto and disco inbuilt and revised window arrangement. Carries number on southside only | 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. Non operation. Requires significant bodywork reskinning. | Lined Maroon |
| 16 | No. 80782 | BR Mk1 BG | Currently in use as store coach next to Richard Levick Workshop | Plain Maroon |
| 17 | No 9281 | BR Mk1 BSO | Stored outside Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop, planned conversion to disabled coach did not materialise | Lined Maroon |
| 18 | No. 4366 | BR Mk1 SO | Sold out of MRT owner ship. To leave site in near future. Stored in Hammersmith Northside headshunt | Plain Maroon |
| 19 | No. 80590 | BR Mk1 BG | Repainted in August 2005, in use as seat store at Hammersmith, recently moved from Hammersmith to Butterley due to vandalism. Now at Swanwick | 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 | Stored, pending restoration, arrived Jan 2008 after spending 20+ years in Derby Station south dock siding | BR Blue |
| 24 | No. 34255 (DB975534) | BR Mk1 BCK | Used as store, in 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, was taken out of operational use due to inactive steam heating | 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 |
| 29 | No. 6412 | BR Mk2c SO | Currently in use as Bufferstop Buffet and Shop in Swanwick Platform 1 | Plain Maroon |
| 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. ADB150375 | GWR AUTOCOACH | Stored outside Matthew Kirtley Museum, owned by 7F Preservation Group | Maroon |
| 5 | No. 1176 | SR PMV | Currently stored in Tamper sidings, used as S&T Stores Van | Brown |
| 6 | No. 1865 | SR PMV | Currently stored in Tamper sidings, underframe for MR 211 | Blue |
| 7 | 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 stationButterley railway stationButterley railway station is a heritage railway station within the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. Originally located on the Midland Railway's Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line, the station opened on 1 May 1875 as Butterley, being renamed Butterley for Ripley and Swanwick on 29 July 1935...
- Alfreton Model Railway Society – A large 00 gauge model railway is owned by this club and operated on most weekends. A small shop for Hornby trains is also based here.
- Butterley Station Building – The original brick-built station buildings were demolished after the line closed. The new Station Building (acquired from Whitwell railway stationWhitwell railway stationWhitwell railway station serves the village of Whitwell in Derbyshire, England. The station is on the Robin Hood Line 7 km south west of Worksop towards Nottingham.-Service:...
) is made of stone and contains a shop and management offices. - Butterley Tea Rooms – Butterley station's catering facility, serves hot and cold snacks and drinks almost every day of the year.
- Garden Railway – An outdoor 16MM scale model railway which runs on most Sundays and some Saturdays.
- DMU and Coach Shed and Workshop – A depot with repair and overhaul facilities. Is generally closed to the public.
- Heanor Model Railway Society – This contains an 00 gauge layout with dcc sound and an unfinished 0 gauge layout.
- 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.
- Swanwick Junction railway stationSwanwick Junction railway stationSwanwick Junction railway station is a heritage railway station situated on the former Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line which closed in 1968, but has been partially reopened by the Midland Railway - Butterley. Despite the station's name it is some distance from Swanwick.There was originally no station...
- Swanwick Junction Model Railway Club – The model railway at Swanwick set in an old Portacabin. There are 2 00 gauge layouts and a larger N gauge layout. A special Thomas the tank engineThomas the Tank EngineThomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue...
layout is here on Thomas the tank engineThomas the Tank EngineThomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue...
events. - Broom Junction Building – A replica of the original Station building at Broom Junction. It is located on Platform 3 and 4. There is currently only public access on certain events. The original was going to be used, but it was burned down by vandals before removal.
- Syston Station Building – Currently being moved from Syston railway stationSyston railway stationSyston railway station is a railway station serving the town of Syston in Leicestershire, England. The station is located on the Midland Main Line between Leicester to Loughborough, 103¾ miles from London St Pancras....
and rebuilt on Swanwick Platform 2. This should be completed in 2009, Toilets, Booking offices and a Waiting room. - 47401 Project Shop – Fundraising shop for 47401 and 47417, located in a Mark 2 coach alongside Swanwick Platform.
- 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.
- Britain Pit Farm – Small farm area, though a separate organization, it is easy to access the farm from the station. Also contains remains of 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 about half a mile to Newlands Inn. The terminus of this 2ft 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, which is opened for most special events. The shop also contains a small museum and 0 Gauge model railway layout which is, slowly, being restored by Rugby Model Railway Society.
- 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. It is used by the site manager as an office.
- Linby railway stationLinby railway stationLinby railway station was a station on what is now the Robin Hood Line. It was used predominantly to serve Linby Colliery. It shut in 1953. When the line was re-opened in the 1990s it was decided not to re-open Linby station, or the nearby Annesley railway station.Former Services-References:...
Signal Box – Now in use at Brands Crossing as a demonstration signal box, with public access. - Kettering Signal Box – The operational signal box at Swanwick Junction. There is no public access.
- Linby Colliery Sidings Signal Box – Currently in use as Swanwick Station Office. It is likely to be moved when the new Syston building opens.
- St. Saviour's Church – Moved from WesthousesWesthousesWesthouses is a village within Derbyshire, situated close to the town of Alfreton. It is in the Bolsover district of the county. Named after West House Farm, the settlement was founded in the 1870s.- Railway :...
, this Railwayman's church also holds occasional services. - 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.
- Static Power Museum – Normally open at busy periods and at special events the building houses a good number of working machines.
- 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.
- Richard Levick Workshop – The main machine shop at the Swanwick site. Named after Richard Levick, who was sadly 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. Annie and Clarabel are often displayed here for the public during Thomas the tank engineThomas the Tank EngineThomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue...
events. - 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. During Thomas the tank engine events, Bertie and Bulgy the buses can be seen with some of their friends as well as Terence the tractor, George the steamroller and Trevor the traction engine and many others.
- Diesel Depot – Currently housing some of the centre's diesel fleet. An extension is under construction.
- Swanwick Junction Model Railway Club – The model railway at Swanwick set in an old Portacabin. There are 2 00 gauge layouts and a larger N gauge layout. A special Thomas the tank engine
- Riddings
- Ironville Junction
- There is no station here- at this point the locomotive is run around its train.
- The Erewash Valley LineErewash Valley LineThe Erewash Valley Line is a railway line in Britain running from south of Chesterfield along the Erewash Valley to Trent Junction at Long Eaton, joining the Midland Main Line at each end.- History :...
passes close 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.
- There are plans to build a station here as part of the future Pye BridgeErewash Valley LineThe Erewash Valley Line is a railway line in Britain running from south of Chesterfield along the Erewash Valley to Trent Junction at Long Eaton, joining the Midland Main Line at each end.- History :...
extension.
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