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 had suffered previous bouts of vandalism in the past and has reported the damage to Derbyshire Constabulary.
As a volunteer lead charity, the railway now must spend money and time putting this damage right, rather than spending its funds and time on making improvements for our volunteers and visitors.
Our dedicated volunteers give up their time and own expense to restore and maintain the railway to secure for future generations, so it is heart-breaking that a few individuals feel that is acceptable to do this.
This means the demonstration signal box will now be closed to visitors until a replacement door can manufactured.
We hope to have the toilets available for the weekend.