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The Midland Railway, Butterley is the home for all the things related to the Midland Railway. There is a standard Gauge line which has steam and diesel hauled passenger trains. The main site at Swanwick has a museum devoted to the Midland Railway as well as a large collection of steam and diesel locomotives. It is a day out for the whole family with model and miniature railways, a farm and a country park as well as a host of other attractions.
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Forthcoming Events
Santa Special Trains - 22nd November to 24th December
We will be running a full programme of Santa Trains right up to Christmas Eve.
Day Out With Thomas - 27th to 31st December
Immediately after Christmas the famous blue engine will be busy hauling trains at the Midland Railway - Butterley. Trains will run at 11.00, 12.30 and 1.55 on each day with a special tea train at 4.00 on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, will be on duty to ensure that all the trains behave themselves.
Christmas Lunch Trains - 23rd November to 21st December
Enjoy a traditional meal on board the Midlander dining train on Sundays from 23rd November to 21st December
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VIP Tours
Whilst every visitor to the Midland Railway - Butterley is special, our VIP Tour gives that personal touch and the chance to see behind the scene. Follow the link below for more details.
The Ideal Birthday or Christmas Present
Are you stuck for an idea for a present for that special person (or even for yourself)? Buy a day out on the railway - either a Footplate Experience Day or a VIP Tour. Get more details from the link below.
Weddings
Did you know that we have a license to hold wedding ceremonies? Get more details from the link below.
The Centre is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On running days facilities and attractions are available from 30 minutes before the first train leaves Butterley. On non running days only the Railway Museum, the West Shed Experience, the Farm Park, the Demonstration Signal Box and the Victorian Railwayman's Church are available and these are open from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Entrance to the site is free (although we would appreciate any donation you care to give). The cost of train rides depends on the event being run and varies from £10.95 to £12.00 per adult (discounts are available for the over 60s) and from £5.50 to £6.05 per child (age 2 to 16). Family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) are available from £29.70 to £33.00 (except for Thomas events). Tickets are valid all day (except for Santa Specials).
Motive power will be selected from our collection of heritage steam, diesel and DMUs locomotives (with, for some events, appearances by visiting locos). To enquire about the motive power being used on the day of your proposed visit please telephone us on +44 (0)1773 570140.
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