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Golden Valley Light Railway

A 2ft (610mm) Narrow Gauge Railway in Derbyshire

GVLR

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Access to the GVLR, is via the MR-B Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ



Welcome to the GVLR

image:- O&K7529 hauling a passenger train in the Country Park

The GVLR operates diesel
and occasional steam hauled passenger trains
during the Summer

image:- O&K7529 hauling a passenger train in the Country Park

O&K7529 hauling a passenger train in the Country Park

Trains on the GVLR

Trains operate
Sat, Sun & BH Mon -
April to October, plus
Wednesdays in DCC School Holidays
See Timetable Page

Steam Hauled trains

Dates for Summer 2026
will be released in early 2026

Footplate Experience Days

Steam Footplate Experience Days on O&K 7529, dates for 2026 will be released in early 2026
see the Footex Page for details

Volunteering on the GVLR

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

GVLR Information

Membership Information

GVLR Membership Leaflet

Midland Railway - Butterley

"The Works"

Items wanted List

Sales Page.

airbrakes page