Midland Railway – Butterley
Midland Railway - Butterley | |
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![]() Preserved locomotive S&DJR 7F 2-8-0 No. 53809 crosses the Butterley Reservoir causeway | |
Terminus | Hammersmith, & Pye Bridge |
Commercial operations | |
Name | Ambergate to Pye Bridge Line |
Built by | Midland Railway |
Original gauge | 56.5 |
Preserved operations | |
Owned by | Midland Railway-Butterley |
Operated by | Midland Railway-Butterley |
Stations | Hammersmith, Butterley, Swanick Junction, Riddings (no platform), Ironville (no platform), Pye Bridge (proposed) |
Length | Four and a half miles |
Preserved gauge | 56.5 |
Commercial history | |
Opened | 1 February 1875 |
Closed to passengers | 23 December 1968 |
Preserved era | Different era on a different day but normally 19th century |
Preservation history | |
Headquarters | Butterley Station |
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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.
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. 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 miles (5.6 km) 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.
Stations
- Hammersmith
- Butterley - Headquarters of the Midland (Heritage) Railway
- Swanwick Junction
- Riddings (currently no platform at present)
- Ironville (no platform at present) - Current terminus of the heritage MR, til further notice.
- Pye Bridge (proposed) - Interchanging with passenger rail services on the Erewash Valley Line.
Special events
The railway runs a variety of special events, ranging from standard Day out with Thomas specials on several weekends and half-terms each year to Gala events featuring the GVLR's stock in addition to the standard gauge collection.
- 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
- Halloween trains also known as the Pigspot Express
- Bonfire nights
- 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 |
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No. 1163 "Whitehead" | Peckett 0-4-0ST | Built in 1908, "Whitehead" was used in the major Welsh industries. On withdrawal it was purchased by the Great Western Society and moved to the West Somerset Railway. Arrived at Butterley in 1999. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Taffy' during Thomas the tank engine events. | Green. | Private Owner. | 1908 | ~ |
No. 53809 | S&DJR 7F 2-8-0 |
Stopped early for 10 year overhaul due to various boiler problems. | BR Unlined Black with the late crest. | 13809 7F Preservation Group. | 1925 | ![]() |
No. 47327 | LMS Fowler Class 3F 0-6-0T |
Operational. | Thomas the Tank Engine Blue. | Derby City Council. | 1926 | ![]() |
No. 47324 | LMS Fowler Class 3F 0-6-0T |
Operational. | BR Black. | ~ | ~ | |
"Castle Donington Power Station No. 1 | RSH 0-4-0ST | On loan to the Colne Valley Railway Due back at Butterley Jan/Feb 2012. | Dark Blue. | Midland Railway Trust. | 1954 | ~ |
No. 80080 | BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT | Operational, 80080 worked on the old London, Tilbury and Southend Railway branches. On withdrawal it was sent to Barry in the 60s. 80080 was, with 80089 also at Butterley, first sent to the Peak Rail and they were moved to their current location in 1983.They were soon restored to work on the mainline railtours. Currently the loco is on loan to the East Lancashire Railway) | BR Lined Black with Early Crest. | Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust. | 1954 | ~ |
No. 73129 | BR 4-6-0 Class 5MT | Operational. | 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 |
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No locos | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
Undergoing restoration, overhaul or repairs
Number & Name | Description | History & Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
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No. 80098 | BR 2-6-4T Class 4MT | 800s 80 and 98 shared similar histories during their services with BR, both worked on the old London, Tilbury and Southend Railway branches, both were later allocated to other sheds and later sent to Barry in the 60s. Its boiler ticket expired in late 2009 and it quickly moved into the workshop. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Peter' during Thomas the tank engine events. | 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 Class 3F Jinty | Undergoing its ten-yearly overhaul. Previously in the fictional guise of 'Desmond' during Thomas the tank engine events. | BR Black | Derby City Council | 1926 | ~ |
No. 47445 | LMS Class 3F Jinty | Under major restoration with work currently focused on the frames | NCB Orange/ Black | Derby City Council | 1927 | ~ |
No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland | 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 |
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No. 158A | Midland Railway 156 Class | 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 4-6-2 Class 8P | Currently on display in the West Shed, Stored Out of use | BR Maroon | Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust | 1935 | ~ |
No. 47564 | LMS Class 3F Jinty | Stored, as a kit of parts behind the new Diesel Depot, Not on the waiting list for restoration. | BR Black | Derby City Council | 1928 | ~ |
No. 92219 | BR 2-10-0 Class 9F | 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 |
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"Andy" | Fowler 0-4-0DM | Stored, Engine runs, needs major gear box attention. | Dark Red | I Oldham |
"Albert Fields/Emfour 9" D1114 | Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 Shunter | In need of repair | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust |
No. 416 | Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Shunter | Awaiting engine overhaul | Green | Midland Railway Trust |
No. RS12 | Motorail Simplex No RS12 | Stored - Poor condition but 90% complete | Brown | Midland Railway Trust |
No. RS9 | Motorail Simplex No. RS9 | Stored - Very poor condition - 60% complete | Blue | Midland Railway Trust |
No. 441 | Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Shunter | 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 | Midland Railway Trust |
No. 384139/D2959 | Ruston & Hornsby | Operational | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust |
No. D2858 | BR 0-4-0 Class 02 | Under Overhaul to working order. | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust |
No. D2138 | BR 0-6-0 Class 03 | Out of traffic. Power unit seized. Undergoing overhaul. | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust/NCB |
No. 08590 'Red Lion' | BR 0-6-0 Class 08 | Operational, Butterley Yard Pilot | BR Blue (Aug 09) | Private Owner/Midland Railway Trust |
No. 685 | BR 0-6-0Class 11 | Stored | Yellow & Dark Grey | Middle Peak Railways LTD |
No. 12077 | BR 0-6-0 Class 11 | Operational - Swanwick Yard Pilot | BR Green | Midland Railway Trust |
No. 20048 | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 | Operational | BR Blue | Midland Class 20 Association |
No. 20205 (Carries number "20907") | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 | Undergoing restoration | BR Dark Blue | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
No. D8001 (20001) | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 | Operational-away on long term loan | BR Green | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
No. 20205 | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 | Non Operational, Restoration in progress | Unknown | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
No. 20227 | BR Bo-Bo Class 20 | Operational - mainline certified | Railfreight | Class 20 Locomotive Society |
No. 25321 | BR Bo-Bo Class 25 | Operational | BR Blue | Derby Industrial Museum |
No. 31108 | BR A1A-A1A Class 31 | Operational - On loan to the Nene Valley Railway | BR Railfreight Red Stripe | A1A Locomotives |
No. 31418 "Bodicea" | BR A1A-A1A Class 31 | Undergoing Restoration (Stored) | N/A | A1A Locomotives |
No. 31271 "Stratford 1840 - 2001" | BR A1A-A1A Class 31 | Under major repair | Railfreight Construction | A1A Locomotives |
No. D6586 | BR Bo-Bo Class 33 | Stored unserviceable | BR Green | BRCW Work Group |
No. D212 "Aureol" | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 40 | Under repair | BR Green | Class 40 Appeal |
No. 37190/ 37314 "Dalzell[disambiguation needed]" | BR Co-Co Class 37 | Under repair | BR Large logo blue | Class 40 Appeal |
No. 50007 "Sir Edward Elgar/ Hercules" | BR Co-Co Class 50 | Component recovery. Sold to EMR. Due at Kingsbury May 2012 | BR GWR Green | EMR |
No. 44004 (D4) "Great Gable" | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 44 | Operational, on display at the front of the Mathew Kirtley Museam | BR Green | Peak Locomotive Company |
No. 45041 "Royal Tank Regiment" | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 | Operational | BR Blue | Peak Locomotive Company |
No. 45108 | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 | Operational | BR Blue | Peak Locomotive Company |
No. 45133 | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 | Operational | BR Blue | 45/1 Preservation Group |
No. D182 | BR 1Co-Co1 Class 46 | Operational | BR Green | Peak Locomotive Company |
No. 47401 "North Eastern" | BR Co-Co Class 47 | Under repair | 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 | BR Blue | Private Owners |
No. 27000 Electra | BR Class 77 'EM2' 1500V Electric | in operational condition, though generally an exhibit in the Matthew Kirtley Museum | Lined Black | EM2 Locomotive Society |
DMUs and EMU sets
0 | Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery |
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1 | Unit. 51118+56097 | BR Class 100 | Stored, pending restoration, owned by the Llangollen Railcar Group | BR Green |
2 | unit 101692 (formed of 53170+53253) | BR Class 101 | Operational - One car undergoing bodywork restoration. Other operating with 101685 | Caledonian Railway Blue |
3 | DTC Unit. 54342 | BR Class 101 | Stored since arrival in 2006 | BR Blue and Grey |
4 | DTC Unit. 56484 + DMBS 51937/ADB977806 | BR Class 108 | Under repair, With automatic gear-change | N/A |
5 | Unit. 977775+977776 (50015+56015) | BR Class 114 | Under Repair | BR Blue |
6 | Unit. 50019+56006 | BR Class 114 | 56006 operational. 50019 undergoing interior restoration | BR Multiple Unit Green |
7 | Unit. 51341(117704)+59486+51398(L702) | BR Class 117 | Arrived March 2007, stored for Swanage Railway) | |
8 | Unit. 117301 (formed of 51353+59521+51395 | BR Class 117 | Arrived March 2007, stored for Swanage Railway) | |
9 | Unit. 51591+59609+59659+51625 | BR Class 127 | 51591, 59609 and 51625 operational. 59659 undergoing interior restoration | BR Green,white crest. |
10 | Unit 141113 (formed of 55513+55533) | BR Class 141 | Operational, On loan to the Weardale Railway | Red and White |
11 | DMBS Unit. 79018 | BR Derby Lightweight | Stored | BR Green |
12 | DTCL Unit. 79612 | BR Derby Lightweight | Under Restoration | BR Green |
13 | Unit. 76298+70855+70824+76322 | BR Class 438 trailer unit | Stored, pending restoration | LUL Maroon |
14 | Nos. 29666 and 29670 | BR Class 505 (Trailers only) | Awaiting restoration in Matthew Kirtley Museum, owned by the Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society | N/A |
Golden Valley Light railway stock
In addition to the standard gauge stock on the Midland Railway, The Golden Valley Light Railway, a separate organisation altogether, owns a collection of locomotives, ex colliery manriders, Ashover coach No.4 and ex industrial wagons, many of which are being restored to work on the line.
0 | Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery | Owner |
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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 |
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1 | 5801 | GWR 5800 Class "5" Replica | Operational | GWR Green |
2 | 70038 "Robin Hood" | BR Standard Class 7 "5" Replica | Operational | BR Lined Green |
3 | "Lion" | "Lion" 0-4-2 Replica | Operational | Green |
Coach stock
Midland Railway vintage set
These coaches are only in use on vintage days and are generally coupled with 47357 or 47327 in their maroon liveries or else a visiting engine.
0 | Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 station
- Alfreton Model Railway Society – A large 00 gauge model railway is owned by this club and operated on most weekends. A high quality collection of new and second hand models are available to purchase.
- 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 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.
- Carriage Shed – 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 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 engine layout is here on Thomas the tank engine 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 station and rebuilt on Swanwick Platform 2, Toilets, Booking offices and a Waiting room.
- 47401 Project Shop – Fundraising shop for 47401 and 47417, located in the Fork Lift Truck Heritage Centre
- 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.
- Upcast Colliery Headstocks and Winding Gear.
- Johnson's Buffet – Swanwick Junction's catering facility, Toilets are located nearby on the same building.
- Golden Valley Light Railway – Laid on the trackbed of a former Ironworks Railway, this line runs for just under a mile to Newlands Inn. The terminus of this 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.
- 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 station 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 Westhouses, 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 engine 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.
- Riddings
- Ironville Junction
- There is no station here- at this point the locomotive is run around its train.
- The Erewash Valley Line 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 Bridge extension.
External links
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- 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