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Experience the way travel used to be with a train ride through the wonderful Derbyshire countryside on board the Midland Railway – Butterley’s heritage mark 1 carriages in blood & custard livery.
The Locomotive hauling train will ‘top and tail’ with steam loco Eustace Forth no. 15 and Diesel 08 over the weekend.
0-4-0ST CEGB Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne Ltd 7063 Eustace Forth No15
Built in1942 at the Forth Bank Works in Newcastle for working at Dunston Power Station in Gateshead.
British Rail Class 08, 08590 ‘Red Lion’.
Built in Crewe works 1959.
The class were nicknamed ‘Gronks’ due to their small but powerful design and being a general purpose workhorse for BR.
Trains Depart From Butterley At: TBC
Get off the train at Swanwick Junction and explore the Complex, where you will be able to visit Deeleys Tearoom, Demonstration Signal Box, Victorian Railwayman’s Church and the Country Park. Other attractions may also be open.
Trains return from Swanwick Junction at: TBC
Today’s Train Fares
| Ticket Type | With Gift Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £16.00 | |
| Over 60 | £15.00 | |
| Child (aged 5-16) | £8.00 | |
| Child (under 5) | Free | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children aged 5 – 15) | £40.00 |
Parking at Butterley Station is FREE.
About Gift Aid
Gift Aid is available to UK tax payers, enabling the Midland Railway Trust to reclaim 25% of the amount paid from the government. Gift Aid visitors will receive vouchers to spend in the shop and as a thank you for payment by this method. This represents excellent value for the visitor as well as benefiting the Midland Railway Trust.