Golden Valley Light Railway
A 2ft (610mm) Narrow Gauge Railway in Derbyshire
GVLR
Access to the GVLR, is via the MR-B Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ
Steam Hauled Trains Sat 26th September
"Joan" at Newlands Inn.
The GVLR operates diesel
and occasional steam hauled passenger trains
during the Summer
O&K7529 hauling a passenger train in the Country Park
Newly repainted Battery Loco WR5 "Baby Jane
Trains operate
Sat 28th & Sun 29th March
Sat, Sun & BH Mon -
April to October, plus
Wednesdays in DCC School Holidays
See Timetable Page
2026 Dates
Steam Hauled Trains on the GVLR
Saturday 26th September
2026 Footex Dates
All dates are Wednesdays
15th April
13th & 20th May
10th June
16th; 23rd & 30th September
See Footex Page
We are looking for guards and drivers. Also opportunities in engineering and trackwork. No experience needed, as we will provide full training
Please see our Volunteering Page
Membership Information
GVLR Membership Leaflet
GVLR Stockbook & Guidebook
Midland Railway - Butterley
GVLR YouTube Videos
"The Works"
Items wanted List
Sales Page.
airbrakes page
Links