Midland Railway.
The Midland Railway, Butterley
operates a standard gauge line with steam
and diesel hauled passenger trains.
At Swanwick Junction Station there is a museum devoted
to the Midland Railway as well as a large collection
of steam and diesel locomotives.
Throughout the year there are special events such as A Day Out with Thomas,
Spooky Half Term Trains, Santa Specials, Footplate Experience Days,
and much more.
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Address:
The Midland Railway,
Butterley Station,
Ripley,
Derbyshire DE5 3QZ
Website:
www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk
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Some of the best heritage
railways...... |
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England: Great
Central Railway. |
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| England:
Bluebell Railway. |
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| England:
West Somerset Railway |
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| Scotland:
Strathspey Steam Railway |
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| Wales:
Snowdon Mountain Railway |
Recommended ...... |
Read: The life of George Stephenson and of his son Robert Stephenson; comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive (1868)
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Read: Rails Through the Forest: The Severn & Wye Railway, Norchard to Coleford, Cinderford and Lydbrook 1945-2012 (Railway Heritage)
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Read: Great Britain's Heritage Railways: The Rise of the Railway Preservation Movement (Railway Heritage)
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Read: The Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways (X Series)
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Read: British Steam: Scottish Railways
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