£40,000 URGENT APPEAL TO RENOVATE THE MATTHEW KIRTLEY BUILDING
The Matthew Kirtley Building (MKB), the Main Exhibition Hall here at the Midland Railway- Butterley, is in urgent need of roof and guttering repairs. In periods of heavy rain, water pours into the building and is causing massive damage to the building’s main structure and the vehicles it houses. The […]
Swanwick Junction Vandalism!
It is with incredible sadness that we have to post about vandalism yet again!On the evening of Tuesday 18th June the Swanwick Junction site was maliciously attacked by mindless vandalism, causing damage to the demonstration signal box, toilet block and fencing.Along with graffiti on signs and a bench! The railway […]
Butterley Vandalism Appeal
It is with incredible sadness that we have to write this, however on Monday 23rd January the site was maliciously attacked by mindless vandalism, causing not only damage to the Midland Railway – Butterley, but also our partner organisations.
Object of the Month
The Latest Museum Object of Interest, Chosen by our Archive and Collection Team.
Overhaul of 16440 – March 2021 update
We are pleased to provide an update on the overhaul of LMS 3F No. 16440.
The Midland Railway Trust To Receive £38,548 From Second Round of The Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
The Midland Railway Trust is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Midland Railway Trust receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund
The Midland Railway Trust has been awarded £149,156 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF).
Diesel Gala – Returning 2022
Join us for a spectacular Summer Diesel Gala in 2022, when visiting diesel locomotives from the national network will be supported by our home fleet.
Indietracks Festival – Postponed
We’re really sad to say that Indietracks will not be going ahead in 2021.