Midland Railway – Butterley

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

Midland Railway – Butterley
British Railways 2-6-4T Class Standard Four No. 80080 runs round the train at Hammersmith
TerminusHammersmith, &
Pye Bridge
Commercial operations
NameAmbergate to Pye Bridge Line
Built byMidland Railway
Original gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Preserved operations
Owned byMidland Railway Trust Ltd
Operated byMidland Railway Trust Ltd
Stations3
Length3 12 miles (5.6 km)
Preserved gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Commercial history
Opened1 February 1875[1]
Closed to passengers23 December 1968
Preserved eraDifferent era on a different day but normally 19th century
Preservation history
HeadquartersButterley Station
Midland Railway
– Butterley
Hammersmith
Butterley
Swanwick Junction
Swanwick Colliery
Riddings
Ironville
Codnor Park Junction
Ironville Junction
Riddings Junction
Pye Bridge

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 3 12 miles (5.6 km) 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)

Butterley Railway Station
  • Hammersmith
  • Butterley – Headquarters of the Midland Railway – Butterley
  • Swanwick Junction The Main Museum Complex
  • 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 events, ranging from Teddy Bear's Picnic specials to Gala events featuring standard gauge collection and the GVLR's stock.

  • Vintage Train Event (Early May and Late August bank holiday weekends)
  • steam and diesel locomotive events
  • Annual 1960s events
  • Trains to the seaside at Swanwick Junction Station (Late July/Early September)
  • Santa Specials (Late November till Christmas Eve)

The railway is licensed to host weddings and parties.

In September 1999 the Kosovo Train for Life was loaded at Butterley station, before travelling via Kensington Olympia railway station and 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. Rarer industrial and mainline classes (one from as early as 1866), are stored in the Swanwick museum site.

Operational

Number & Name Description History & Current Status Livery Owner(s) Date Photograph
No. 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" LMS Coronation Class Certified for main line running. Returned to service in September 2018 after an overhaul. LMS Crimson Lake Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust 1938

No. 2111 "Lytham St Annes" Peckett 0-4-0ST Returned to service in April 2017 after a 21-year overhaul, having been out of service since 1996. On loan to the Stainmore Railway Company. Lined Blue Private Owner 1949
No. 80080 BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT Under Repair. 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 mainline railtours. Re-entered service in January 2019 following boiler repairs and has returned on loan to the East Lancashire Railway. BR Lined Black with Early Crest. Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. 1954

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. 80098 BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT Both 80080 and 80098 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. BR Lined Black with Late Crest. Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. 1954
"George" RSH 0-4-0ST from British Celanese Works at Spondon Undergoing major restoration at PRCLT West Shed. Dark Green Midland Railway Trust 1945 ~
No. 47357 (16440) LMS 0-6-0T Class 3F Jinty Last operated in 2004. Frames, wheels and motion being overhauled at the East Lancashire Railway, boiler being worked on at the North Norfolk Railway and everything else being done at Swanwick. Planned to be outshopped in maroon livery as 16440. N/A Derby City Council 1926
No. 47445 LMS Class 3F 0-6-0T Jinty Under major restoration with work currently focused on the frames. N/A Derby City Council 1927 ~

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. 47327/23 LMS Fowler Class 3F 0-6-0T On display in the museum awaiting overhaul. S&DJR Prussian Blue. Derby City Council. 1926
No. 47564 LMS Class 3F Jinty 0-6-0T Stored, dismantled. BR Black Derby City Council 1928 ~
No. 73129 BR Standard Class 5 On display in the Exhibition Hall at Swanwick Junction awaiting major overhaul. BR lined Black with the early crest. Derby City Council 1956
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 the Midland Railway – Butterley in July 1999. Returned to service in March 2011 after an overhaul and remained in service until 2019, needing a further overhaul. Unlined Brunswick Green with the BR Crest. Private Owner. 1908

"Gladys" Markham & Co. 0-4-0ST A static display in the Matthew Kirtley Museum Dark Green Midland Railway Trust 1894 ~
"Stanton 24" Andrew Barclay 0-4-0TC 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. Known as the trust-created character "Oswald the Talking Engine" Light Blue Midland Railway Trust 1894
Boots No. 2 0-4-0TF 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
No. 7817 "Castle Donington Power Station No. 1" RSH 0-4-0ST One of the last steam locomotives in regular industrial usage in Great Britain.[2] Stored awaiting overhaul. Dark Blue. Midland Railway Trust. 1954

Extra Note: A pair of 21 in (533 mm) 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" 16038 Fowler 0-4-0DM Under restoration, possible conversion to diesel hydraulic. Railfreight Grey (coal sector) Private Owner
"Albert/Emfour 9" D1114 Hudswell Clarke

0-6-0 Shunter

Under going restoration back to operational use. Green Midland Railway Trust
No. 416 "Needlesnoot" Andrew Barclay

0-4-0 Shunter

Operational after an engine overhaul and repaint into Castle Donington livery being completed in 2020. Castle Donington Blue Midland Railway Trust
No. RS12

"George"

Motorail Simplex No RS12 Stored – poor condition but 90% complete Brown Midland Railway Trust
No. RS9

"Zippy"

Motorail Simplex No. RS9 Stored – very poor condition – 60% complete Blue Midland Railway Trust
No. 441 Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Shunter Undergoing clutch repairs Blue Midland Railway Trust
No. D1154 'Manton' 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 service. Fundraising appeal underway for replacement power unit. BR Green Midland Railway Trust/NCB
No. 08590 "Red Lion" BR 0-6-0 Class 08 Operational - Butterley Yard Pilot BR Blue Private Owner/Midland Railway Trust
No. 08331 BR 0-6-0 Class 08 Operational Black Private Owner/Midland Railway Trust
No. 12077 "Bungle" BR 0-6-0 Class 11 Operational – Swanwick Yard pilot BR Green Midland Railway Trust
No. 8001 (20001) BR Bo-Bo Class 20 Operational - On Loan to Epping Ongar Railway BR Green Full Yellow Ends Class 20 Locomotive Society
No. 20048 BR Bo-Bo Class 20 Under Repair BR Blue Midland Class 20 Association
No. 20059 BR Bo-Bo Class 20 Operational. On loan to the Watercress Line. BR Green with Yellow Warning panels Midland Diesel Group
No. 20188 BR Bo-Bo Class 20 Operational BR Green with Yellow warning panels Midland Diesel Group
No. 20205 BR Bo-Bo Class 20 Operational – mainline certified BR Blue Class 20 Locomotive Society
No. 20227 BR Bo-Bo Class 20 Operational - mainline certified London Transport Red Class 20 Locomotive Society
No. 25321 BR Bo-Bo Class 25 Undergoing electrical repairs and repaint BR Green 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. 31414 BR A1A-A1A Class 31 Undergoing Restoration N/A 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 Llangollen Railway Railfreight Construction A1A Locomotives
No. 40012 "Aureol" BR 1Co-Co1 Class 40 Currently having its turbocharger repaired BR Blue Class 40 Appeal
No. D4 "Great Gable" BR 1Co-Co1 Class 44 Operational. BR Blue Peak Locomotive Company
No. 45041 "Royal Tank Regiment" BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 Operational, on loan to Nene Valley Railway BR Blue Peak Locomotive Company
No. 45108 BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 Operational, on loan to East Lancs Railway BR Blue Peak Locomotive Company
No. 45133 BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 Under repair BR Blue 45/1 Preservation Group
No. D182 BR 1Co-Co1 Class 46 Under repair BR Chromatic Blue Small Yellow Panels as worn by some Gateshead members of the class. Peak Locomotive Company
No. 46035 "Ixion" BR 1Co-Co1 Class 46 Under repair BR Blue 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' 1500 V 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 Photograph
1 Unit. 51118+56097 BR Class 100 Under restoration, owned by the Llangollen Railcar Group BR Green
2 DMBS 51907 + DTCL 56490 BR Class 108 Operational, owned by the Llangollen Railcar Group BR Blue and Grey
3 DTC Unit. 56484 + DMBS 51937/ADB977806 BR Class 108 Awaiting restoration. With automatic gear-change N/A
4 Unit. 977775+977776 (50015+56015) BR Class 114 Stored out of use BR Blue
5 Unit. 50019+56006 BR Class 114 Under restoration BR Multiple Unit Green
6 DMBS Unit. 51669+51849 BR Class 115 Stored out of use Green
7 Unit. 51591+59609+59659+51625 BR Class 127 Stored out of use BR Green, white crest.
8 Unit 141113 (formed of 55513+55533) BR Class 141 Operational, owned by the Llangollen Railcar Group Red and White
10 Nos. 29666 and 29670 BR Class 505 (Trailers only) Undergoing restoration, 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 Stored, awaiting overhaul 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" 4wDM Simplex Operational Single Pipe Air CBW Yellow GVLR
4 101T020 "Ellison" 4wDM 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" 4wDM 20HP Operational None Fitted Brunswick Green GVLR
7 3753 "Darcy" Baguley 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 4wDM "Simplex" 40HP Operational Single Pipe Air Simplex Yellow Private Owner
12 8739 "Pioneer" 4wDM "Simplex" 40HP Operational None Fitted Green GVLR
13 11177 "Holwell Castle" 4wDM Motor Rail 60HP Under Restoration – Dorman engine to be replaced Twin Pipe Air – will be converted for GVLR use. Blue GVLR
14 11246/63 4wDM Motor Rail Stored None Fitted N/A GVLR
15 RH191646/38 "Lyddia" 4wDM Ruston Out of traffic with major oil leak None Fitted Dark Green GVLR
16 MR8667/41 "Tubby" 4wDM 28HP Simplex Operational Single Pipe Air Dark Green (with yellow warning stripes) GVLR
17 3703 "NG24" Baguley Drewry battery loco Operational None Fitted MOD Green with wasp stripes GVLR
18 WR5 "Baby Jane" 4wBE BEV 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.

0 Number & Name Description Current Status Livery Owner
1 No. 6 LDECR TZ in Lined Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use Lined Red Midland Railway Trust
2 No. 253 MR BTZ Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use Lined MR Red Midland Railway Trust
3 No. 78 MR TY Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use Lined MR Red Livery Midland Railway Trust
4 No. 50 LYR FO On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum awaiting full restoration Plain Maroon Derby City Council
5 No. 26481 MR CCTY Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use Grey Midland Railway Trust
6 No. 1910 MR ROY Not currently fit for passenger use, used by HC&W volunteers as saloon, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use Lined MR Red Midland Railway Trust
7 No. 42608 LMS HBY Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use LMS Red Derby City Council
8 No. 2944 MR BCK On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum, awaiting full restoration Plain Maroon Midland Railway Trust
9 No. 1250 MR BT Stored at Swanwick Junction Historic C&W sidings. Plain Maroon Midland Railway Trust
10 No. 2885 MR CK Stored in Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop In recovered state Derby City Council/Midland Railway Trust
11 No. 34068 MR BZ Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop Brown Midland Railway Trust
12 No. 1119 MR TZ Awaiting restoration Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop Grey Midland Railway Trust
13 No. 1260 MR PS Operational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in use Lined MR Red
14 No. 211 MR CF Stored awaiting restoration Grey Midland Railway Trust
15 No. 445 MR FS On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum, awaiting full restoration Green Midland Railway Trust
16 No. 349 MR PS Stored awaiting restoration Maroon Midland Railway Trust

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 Under Overhaul Lined maroon
8 No. 84020 (81020) BR Mk1 BG Operational Lined Maroon
9 No. 4816 BR Mk1 SO Stored out of use Lined Maroon
10 No. M4804 BR Mk1 SO Stored out of use Lined Maroon
11 No. 4480 BR Mk1 SO Stored out of use 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. 80782 BR Mk1 BG Stores vehicle Plain Maroon
16 No 9281 BR Mk1 BSO Stored Lined Maroon
17 No. 80590 BR Mk1 BG Undergoing overhaul Lined Maroon
18 No. 86696 BR Mk1 GUV Owned and used as stores vehicle by Electra Preservation Group Plain Maroon
19 No 93881 BR Mk1 GUV Used as stores vehicle by Historic Carriage and Wagon Department BR Blue
20 No. 93380 BR Mk1 GUV Used as stores vehicle by MRT Railcar Group BR Blue
21 No. 93180 BR Mk1 GUV Stores vehicle Maroon
22 No. 34255 (DB975534) BR Mk1 BCK Stored. Butterley Goods Dock Plain Green
23 No. 6390 (80723) BR Mk1 BG In use as Class 20 Locomotive Society general storage container Intercity Executive
24 No. 5045 BR Mk1 TSO In use as static waiting room at Swanwick Junction. Plain Maroon
25 No. 2902 BR Mk1 Royal Dining/Kitchen Saloon On display in Matthew Kirtley Museum Claret
26 No. 13484 (ADB977528) BR Mk2b FK Class 20 Locomotive Society Mess Coach, at Swanwick Junction Research Colours
27 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 Being restored by its private owner. LMS Maroon
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 Gifted to new owner for restoration Lined LMS Maroon
11 No. 16553 LMS TO Under restoration Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop Red
12 No. 16782 LMS TK Under sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon Workshop Maroon
13 No. 612 LMS SLT Destroyed by arsonists. Scrapped but many parts recovered. Lined LMS Maroon
14 No. 31299 LMS BG Was previously used as disco coach, now store, privately owned, 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

Mock up of the Class 93 locomotive, located in the Matthew Kirtley Museum at Swanwick
12077 outside museum shed

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.
    • Star Tugs trust carriage - This carriage is owned by the Star Tugs trust, who own some of the original models from the TV sister show of Thomas and Friends, TUGS. They are open on certain running days and hold special events as well.
  • 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 one mile (1.6 km) to Newlands Inn. The terminus of this 2 ft (610 mm) gauge line is just above the entrance to the Butterley Tunnel of the Cromford Canal. 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 12 in (89 mm) and 5 in (127 mm) gauge operate on a raised circuit of track. The public are permitted to ride for a small charge. The line consists of about 16 mile (0.27 km) 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 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.

References

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