Midland Railway - Butterley

Midland Railway - Butterley We invite you to join us on a great day out for all of the family, with heritage train rides transporting you to a bygone era. Free parking.

A very warm welcome to the Midland Railway – Butterley! A great day out for all of the family with loads to see and do. Heritage train rides transport you to a bygone era. Explore the demonstration signal box, a victorian railwayman’s church and much more. Plus there are narrow gauge, miniature and model railways, shops, buffets, children’s playground and country park.

24/06/2026

31108 & 31210 Arrive at Swanwick Junction this evening ahead of the Class 31 Running Weekend.

The stars of this weekend’s Class 31 Running Weekend, 31108 and 31210 are now in place ready for two days of classic English Electric diesel traction.

27–28 June

Experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a bygone era as these two heritage Class 31 locomotives work services throughout the weekend. Whether you’re an enthusiast, photographer or simply looking for a nostalgic day out, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy travel behind these iconic locomotives aboard our heritage Mk1 coaches.

31210 – courtesy of Hanson & Hall
31108 – courtesy of the A1A Group

Don’t miss this chance to see and travel behind a pair of preserved Class 31s in action.

Book tickets online:
https://midlandrailway-butterley.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/79029?catID=74048&

We look forward to welcoming you to the Midland Railway-Butterley for a weekend of classic EE diesel traction.

Midland Railway - Butterley are pleased to announce the first visiting locomotive for our 'Ale on the Rails' 2026 Gala w...
22/06/2026

Midland Railway - Butterley are pleased to announce the first visiting locomotive for our 'Ale on the Rails' 2026 Gala will be Colas Rail Class 56078

This will be the first Class 56 to haul passenger trains at Butterley in 9 years. Our thanks goes to Colas Rail for allowing this locomotive to visit our railway.

Ale on the Rails 2026, 18th & 19th July!

Locomotive availability is subject to operational needs and could change at any time.

22/06/2026

Our first confirmed visiting locomotive for Ale on the Rails 2026....

8pm tonight! ⏰

Guess away 🤔

Due to the discovery of an axlebox bearing issue, locomotive 16440 is now undergoing repairs.As a result, the event plan...
22/06/2026

Due to the discovery of an axlebox bearing issue, locomotive 16440 is now undergoing repairs.

As a result, the event planned for 4th–5th July to celebrate 16440 turning 100 years old has now been postponed. A revised date will be announced in due course.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The weekend is now planned to be operated by No. 15 Eustace Forth on Timetable A, subject to availability.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Hauling its first passenger services in over 16 years, BR Class 08 D3401 joins the 'Ale on the Rails' gala lineup!The 08...
21/06/2026

Hauling its first passenger services in over 16 years, BR Class 08 D3401 joins the 'Ale on the Rails' gala lineup!

The 08 has recently undergone a full restoration, we're very excited to see D3401 back in action at Midland Railway - Butterley.

As D3401 is air only braking system, it is planned to operate with home fleet Class 08, 08590.

D3401 is owned by 'The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust' & can normally be seen at 'The West Shed' at Swanwick Junction. Our thanks to PRCLT for making the locomotive available for the event.

https://www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk/whats-on/ale-on-the-rails-2026/

Class 31 Running Weekend Timetable27–28 JuneFeaturing 31210 & 31108 – don’t miss a weekend of classic EE diesel tractio...
21/06/2026

Class 31 Running Weekend Timetable
27–28 June

Featuring 31210 & 31108 – don’t miss a weekend of classic EE diesel traction!

Enjoy the sights, sounds and atmosphere of two heritage Class 31s in action throughout the weekend, with plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts, photographers and families alike to experience travel from the bygone era aboard our heritage mk1 carriages.

Book tickets online now 👇
https://midlandrailway-butterley.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/79029?catID=74048&

31210 is courtesy of Hanson & Hall
31108 is courtesy of the A1A Group

Our volunteers are incredibly dedicated…Sometimes this dedication is directed towards important railway tasks.Sometimes ...
19/06/2026

Our volunteers are incredibly dedicated…

Sometimes this dedication is directed towards important railway tasks.

Sometimes it’s directed towards arranging miniature ducks into formation.

Today was one of those days.

Address

Midland Railway Trust, Butterley Station
Ripley
DE53QZ

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441773570140

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