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British heritage railway centre

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

The Midland Railway – Butterley lies on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge line of the old Midland Railway, a line once connecting the Derwent Valley branch of Midland Main Line to the Erewash Valley. A branch leading to the south to Ripley station was in use from 1889 until 1923. The sole historical station on the line is Butterley, which opened in 1875. The current line extends westwards from Codnor Park Junction on the Erewash Valley Line, although the present day heritage line terminates at Hammersmith. The line currently runs for from Hammersmith via Butterley, Swanwick Junction and Riddings to Ironville. It is operated and maintained by the Midland Railway Trust.

The Ambergate to Pye Bridge line, during its operation, was used to serve the collieries of Marehay, Hartshay, Pentrich, Swanwick and Britain Pit. The current Swanwick Junction station lies on the former site of Brand's Colliery. The line also provided rail access for the site of the Butterley Company. The railway is also home to the 2ft narrow gauge Golden Valley Light Railway, which opened in 1991. It partially lies on the trackbed of a former plateway built by the Butterley Company in 1813 to connect its iron works facilities in Butterley to nearby Codnor Park.

The line was closed in 1968 and the process of restoring the line started in 1973. Much of the former track bed was razed in 1976, when the nearby section of the A38 was constructed between Ripley and Alfreton; the route of the A610 between the Ripley roundabout and Buckland Hollow lies mostly on the route of the former line. The first preservation services started operating in 1981.

Hammersmith is the western terminus of the line; the station consists of two platforms and the secondary line is used as a run around loop. A signal box is present at the eastern end of the station and the A38 is visible from the platform to the west.

Butterley is the headquarters of the Midland Railway – Butterley. The station consists of a double platform and the station building; the original buildings were demolished after the line closed. The current station building is a near identical match to the one originally at Butterley and was transferred from Whitwell Railway Station and built in place of the original. The station building contains the gift shop and the booking office. A café and the Alfreton Model Railway Society are also present in adjacent buildings. The signal box at Butterley was formerly situated at Ais Gill on the Settle to Carlisle line. A carriage shed also stands at the eastern end of the yard, neither the signal box or carriage shed are open to the public. In the yard is also the Garden Railway; an outdoor 16 mm scale model railway which runs on most Sundays and some Saturdays. In the yard is also the Star Tugs Trust carriage; a BR Mk1 (BG 80590) this is owned by the Star Tugs trust and holds a permanent exhibition of some original models from TUGS the sister show of Thomas & Friends. It is open on certain running days.

Swanwick Junction site holds the main complex for the Midland Railway Centre. Station the station itself has 4 platforms; the station building was originally located at Syston railway station and rebuilt on Swanwick platform 2. The building contains toilets, café, waiting room and booking office. Between platforms 3 & 4 is a waiting room; this is a replica of the original station building at Broom Junction. 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 was moved from Kettering station in 1988. There is no public access. Matthew Kirtley Museum – the main museum on the Swanwick site houses various locomotives, coaches and wagons. Historical Model Railway Society – this 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 – the 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 & 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. Derby St Mary's Gatehouse – situated at the entrance to the site, this small building was moved to Swanwick from the goods yard at Derby St Mary's. This contains Swanwick Junction Model Railway Club. Static Power Museum – normally open at busy periods and at special events, the building houses a good number of working machines. 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. Historic Carriage and Wagon Shed – 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
Diesel Depot – currently housing some of the centre's diesel fleet.

There is no station platform located at Riddings, but there is a run around loop on the northern branch of Codnor Park Junction from which the line would have run northbound towards Pye Bridge Station. Just before the run around loop is the split in the track, which connects to the main line. The River Erewash runs underneath the junction.

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 (such as one from as early as 1866), are stored in the Swanwick museum shed.

Number & Name Description HistoryCurrent Status Livery Owner(s) Year Built PhotographNo. 1163 "Whitehead"Peckett 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. Under RepairUnlined Brunswick Green with the BR Crest. Private Owner.1908No. 3597 "Falmouth Docks No. 3"Hawthorn Leslie Under Repair Lined GreenPrivate Owner1926No. 47327(23)LMS Fowler Class 3F On display in the museum awaiting overhaul. Under RepairS&DJR Prussian Blue. Derby City Council.1926No. 47357 (16440) "Uncle Albert"LMS Class 3F JintyLast operated in 2004. Being reassembled at Swanwick after work on the chassis at the East Lancashire Railway and the boiler at the North Norfolk Railway. Made first post overhaul moves in October 2023 with re entry to service planned to take place in December 2023. Planned to be outshopped in maroon livery as 16440. OperationalLMS Maroon (on completion)Derby City Council1926No. 47445LMS Class 3F JintyUnder major restoration with work currently focused on the frames off site at the East Lancashire Railway. Under RepairN/ADerby City Council1927~No. 46203 "Princess Margaret Rose"LMS Class 8PCurrently on display in the West Shed, Stored. On Static DisplayBR MaroonPrincess Royal Class Locomotive Trust1935No. 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland"LMS Coronation ClassCertified for main line running. Returned to service in September 2018 after an overhaul. Regularly used for rail tours. Operational LMS Crimson LakePrincess Royal Class Locomotive Trust.1938No. 3883 "Lord Phil"Hunslet Austerity Originally built for use with the War Department at Donnington. Based at Butterley since 2019. Boiler ticket expired in December 2021 and undergoing ten yearly overhaul. Under RepairLined GreenPrivate Owner1943No.7214 "George"RSH from British Celanese Works at SpondonAt PRCLT West Shed. Under RepairDark GreenMidland Railway Trust1945~No. 2111 "Lytham St Annes"Peckett At PRCLT West Shed. Under RepairOn loan to the Ecclesbourne Valley RailwayBR Lined Black with Early Crest. Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. 1954No. 80098BR Class 4MTBoth 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. Under OverhaulBR Lined Black with Late Crest. Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. 1954No. 7817 "Castle Donington Power Station No. 1"RSH One of the last steam locomotives in regular industrial usage in Great Britain. Stored awaiting overhaul. Dark Blue. Midland Railway Trust.1954No. 73129BR Standard Class 5On display in the Exhibition Hall at Swanwick Junction awaiting major overhaul. Under RepairBR lined Black with the early crest. Derby City Council1956

Number & Name Description History & Current Status Livery Owner Date PhotographBrown Bailey No. 4Nasmyth, Wilson and Company Permanently plinthed outside gates at Swanwick Junction. Previously was the trust created character "Oswald the Talking Engine"Light BlueMidland Railway Trust1894No. 47564LMS Class 3F Jinty Stored, dismantled. BR BlackDerby City Council1928~

Number & Name Description Current Status Livery Owner Photograph"Andy" 16038Fowler 0 4 0DMUnder restoration, possible conversion to diesel hydraulic. Railfreight Grey (coal sector) Private Owner"Albert/Emfour 9" D1114Hudswell Clarke
0 6 0 ShunterUndergoing restoration back to operational use. GreenMidland Railway TrustNo. 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 BlueMidland Railway TrustNo. RS12Motorail Simplex No RS12Stored – poor condition but 90% completeBrownMidland Railway TrustNo. RS9Motorail Simplex No. RS9Stored – very poor condition – 60% completeBlueMidland Railway TrustNo. 441Andrew Barclay 0 4 0 ShunterUndergoing clutch repairsBlueMidland Railway TrustNo. D1154 'Manton'Hudswell Clarke 0 6 0 ShunterUnder RestorationGreenNo. 5337Mercury Tractor 0 4 0Stored. BlueMidland Railway TrustNo. 384139/D2959Ruston & HornsbyUnder OverhaulBR GreenMidland Railway TrustNo. D2858BR 0 4 0 Class 02Static display – gear box failureBR GreenMidland Railway TrustNo. D2138BR 0 6 0 Class 03Undergoing overhaul. Successful fundraising appeal resulted in the purchase of a new engine which is being prepared for installation. BR GreenMidland Railway Trust/NCBNo. 08590 "Red Lion" BR 0 6 0 Class 08Operational Butterley Yard PilotBR BluePrivate Owner/Midland Railway TrustNo. 08331BR 0 6 0 Class 08OperationalBlackPrivate Owner/Midland Railway TrustNo. 12077 BR 0 6 0 Class 11Operational – Swanwick Yard pilotBR GreenMidland Railway TrustNo. 8001 (20001)BR Bo Bo Class 20Operational On Loan to Epping Ongar RailwayBR Green Full Yellow EndsClass 20 Locomotive SocietyNo. 20048BR Bo Bo Class 20Operational. On loan to the Severn Valley Railway. BR BlueMidland Class 20 AssociationNo. 20059BR Bo Bo Class 20Operational. On loan to the Watercress Line. BR Green with Yellow Warning panelsMidland Diesel GroupNo. 20188BR Bo Bo Class 20Operational, on loan to the Watercress Line. BR Green with Yellow warning panelsMidland Diesel GroupNo. 20205BR Bo Bo Class 20Operational – mainline certifiedBR BlueClass 20 Locomotive SocietyNo. 20227BR Bo Bo Class 20Operational mainline certifiedLondon Transport RedClass 20 Locomotive SocietyNo. 25321BR Bo Bo Class 25Awaiting electrical repairs and repaintBR GreenDerby Industrial MuseumNo. 5580 (31162)BR A1A A1A Class 31Operational BR BlueA1A LocomotivesNo. 31108BR A1A A1A Class 31Operational BR BluePeak Locomotive CompanyNo. 45041 "Royal Tank Regiment"BR 1Co Co1 Class 45Operational, on loan to Nene Valley RailwayBR BluePeak Locomotive CompanyNo. 45108BR 1Co Co1 Class 45Operational, on loan to East Lancs RailwayBR BluePeak Locomotive CompanyNo. 45133BR 1Co Co1 Class 45Under restoration BR Blue45/1 Preservation GroupNo. D182BR 1Co Co1 Class 46Operational BR Blue47401 ProjectNo. D1516 (47417)BR Co Co Class 47Under restoration BR Two Tone Green47401 ProjectNo. 27000 ElectraBR Class 77 'EM2' 1500 V ElectricIn operational condition, though generally an exhibit in the Matthew Kirtley Museum Lined BlackEM2 Locomotive Society

0 Number & Name Description Current Status Livery Photograph1Unit. 51118+56097BR Class 100Under restoration, owned by the Llangollen Railcar GroupBR Green2DMBS 51907 + DTCL 56490BR Class 108Operational, owned by Private OwnerBR Blue and Grey4Unit. 977775+977776 (50015+56015)BR Class 114Stored out of useBR Blue5Unit. 50019+56006BR Class 114Under restorationBR Multiple Unit Green6DMBS Unit. 51669+51849BR Class 115Restoration to never beginRusty Green7Unit. 51591+59609+59659+51625BR Class 127Stored out of useBR Green, white crest.8Unit 141113 (formed of 55513+55533)BR Class 141Operational, owned by Private OwnerRed and WhiteUnit 142011 (formed of 55552+55602)BR Class 142Operational, Privately Owned. Provincial Blue10Nos. 29666 and 29670BR Class 505 (Trailers only)Undergoing restoration, owned by the Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation SocietyN/A

These coaches are only in use on vintage days. 0 Number & Name Description Current Status Livery Owner1No. 6LDECR TZ in LinedOperational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in useLined RedMidland Railway Trust2No. 253MR BTZOperational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in useLined MR RedMidland Railway Trust3No. 78MR TYOperational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in useLined MR Red LiveryMidland Railway Trust4No. 50LYR FOOn display in Matthew Kirtley Museum awaiting full restorationPlain MaroonDerby City Council5No. 26481MR CCTYOperational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in useGreyMidland Railway Trust6No. 1910MR ROYNot currently fit for passenger use, used by HC&W volunteers as saloon, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in useLined MR RedMidland Railway Trust7No. 42608LMS HBYOperational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in useLMS RedDerby City Council8No. 2944MR BCKOn display in Matthew Kirtley Museum, awaiting full restorationPlain MaroonMidland Railway Trust9No. 1250MR BTStored at Swanwick Junction Historic C&W sidings. Plain MaroonMidland Railway Trust10No. 2885MR CKStored in Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopIn recovered stateDerby City Council/Midland Railway Trust11No. 34068MR BZUnder sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopBrownMidland Railway Trust12No. 1119MR TZAwaiting restoration Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopGreyMidland Railway Trust13No. 1260MR PSOperational, stored in Matthew Kirtley Museum when not in useLined MR Red14No. 211MR CFStored awaiting restorationGreyMidland Railway Trust15No. 445MR FSOn display in Matthew Kirtley Museum, awaiting full restorationGreenMidland Railway Trust16No. 349MR PSStored awaiting restorationMaroonMidland Railway Trust

Restored coaches are run alongside MR coaches on certain running days. Number & Name Description Current Status LiveryNo. M27093LMS BTKStored in Matthew Kirtley MuseumLined LMS MaroonNo. 45047LMS INSPStored in Matthew Kirtley Museum, owned by 7F Preservation GroupLMS MaroonNo. 30225LMS POSOn display in Matthew Kirtley MuseumMaroonNo. 5734 (DM395898)LMS BTKBeing restored by its private owner. LMS MaroonNo. 2884LMS BGZUndergoing restoration in Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopMaroonNo. 10257LMS SRFOCurrently on display in Matthew Kirtley MuseumMaroonNo. 14425LMS SLTUnder sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopBrownNo. 14281LMS TKUnder sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopBrownNo. 14718LMS TOUnder sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopBrownNo. 5682LMS TOGifted to new owner for restorationLined LMS MaroonNo. 16553LMS TOUnder restoration Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopRedNo. 16782LMS TKUnder sheeting at Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopMaroonNo. 612LMS SLTDestroyed by arsonists. Scrapped but many parts recovered. Lined LMS MaroonNo. 31299LMS BGWas previously used as disco coach, now store, privately owned, in front of Historic Carriage and Wagon WorkshopLMS Maroon

As with most other railways, Butterley owns several unique carriages, which are only used on very special occasions. Number & Name Description Current Status LiveryNo. 6320 (18562)LMS BFKBased at PRCLT West Shed, used as an inspection saloon; currently undergoing a repaintLined LMS MaroonNo. 45000LNWR SPECArrived November 2005, on display at PRCLT West ShedLined LMS MaroonNo. 45050LYR SPECPurchased by PRCLT September 2005, OperationalLined MaroonNo. 1176SR PMVCurrently stored in Tamper sidings, used as S&T Stores VanBrownNo. 1865SR PMVCurrently stored in Tamper sidings, underframe for MR 211BlueNo. 2151SR PMVCurrently stored on end of Ashpit roadMaroon

The Matthew Kirtley shed is the largest building on the Swanwick Junction site and holds all the exhibits of the museum. Below is a list of stock that can be found inside. As of March 2022 it is currently closed to the public awaiting repair of the shed roof. +Museum StockNo. 158AMidland Railway 156 Class This engine has not run under her own steam since arrival at the trust, and is part of the National Collection. Currently on loan to Barrow Hill Roundhouse. Midland Railway MaroonNational Railway Museum1866"Gladys"Markham & Co. A static display in the Matthew Kirtley MuseumDark GreenMidland Railway Trust1894"Victory"Peckett A static display in the Matthew Kirtley MuseumDark GreenMidland Railway Trust1919"Stanton 24"Andrew Barclay A static display in the Matthew Kirtley MuseumDark GreenMidland Railway Trust1925Boots No. 2A static display in the Matthew Kirtley Museum Boots Blue (with logo)Midland Railway Trust1955~

The Golden Valley Light Railway is a 2 feet narrow gauge line. Laid on the trackbed of a former ironworks railway, this line runs for just under from the Swanwick Junction site to the far end of the country park adjacent to the former site of Newlands Inn. The terminus is just above the eastern portal of the Butterley Tunnel, which forms part of the Cromford Canal. The Swanwick Terminus gained a new engine shed in 2007, which specifically houses GVLR 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. +Number & NameDescriptionCurrent StatusTrain BrakesLiveryOwnerTDA CIVIL No.1 "JOAN"Stored, awaiting overhaulSingle Pipe AirSDJR BluePrivate OwnerO&K 7529Operational, restoration completed in 2021. Single Pipe AirN/APrivate Owner60SD364 "Campbells" SimplexOperationalSingle Pipe AirCBW YellowGVLR101T020 "Ellison" Simplex "T" ClassOperationalSingle Pipe AirBluePrivate Owner"Hunslet Husky" HE7178/71Stored, pending restorationNone FittedN/AGVLR222068 "Berry Hill" 20HPOperationalNone FittedBrunswick GreenGVLR3753 "Darcy"Baguley Drewry 70HPOperationalSingle Pipe AirPurple/pinkPrivate Owner10249Deutz 11.8HPOperationalNone FittedBluePrivate Owner3742/31Lister/Blackstone petrol engineUnder restorationNone FittedN/APrivate Owner53726Lister/Blackstone 15HPOperationalNone FittedLister GreenPrivate Owner40SD 529 "Simplex" 40HPOperationalSingle Pipe AirSimplex YellowPrivate Owner8739 "Pioneer" "Simplex" 40HPOperationalNone FittedGreenGVLR11177 "Holwell Castle" Motor Rail 60HPUnder Restoration – Dorman engine to be replacedTwin Pipe Air – will be converted for GVLR use. BlueGVLR11246/63 Motor RailStoredNone FittedN/AGVLRRH191646/38 "Lyddia" RustonOut of traffic with major oil leakNone FittedDark GreenGVLRMR8667/41 "Tubby" 28HP SimplexOperationalSingle Pipe AirDark Green (with yellow warning stripes)GVLR3703 "NG24"Baguley Drewry battery locoOperationalNone FittedMOD Green with wasp stripesGVLRWR5 "Baby Jane" BEVRequires significant componentsNone FittedYellowPrivate Owner