The Golden Valley Light railway
A 2ft (610mm) Narrow Gauge Railway in Derbyshire
Information about the GVLR
- How do I get to the GVLR
- When do trains run on the GVLR
- At what times do the trains operate
- What is the cost of a return ticket
- How do I become a volunteer on the GVLR
- How do I become a member of the GVLR
- How can I buy GVLR publications
- How do I contact the GVLR
How do I get to the GVLR
The Narrow Gauge Railway is located on the main museum site at the
Midland Railway - Butterley. It can be accessed via
Butterley Station which is situated one mile north of Ripley, Derbyshire on the
B6179. Please visit the Midland Railway - Butterley's
web site for further detailed directions on bus, rail or train travel.
When do trains run on the GVLR
Trains usually operate every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from the beginning
of April to the end of October, except the occasional Saturday when the
Midland Railway - Butterley is closed. Trains also operate most days during the Easter, Whit and
Summer school holidays. Please see the Timetable Page
for more details.
At what times do the trains operate
Passenger services commence at 11:45 hours and thereafter run at 45 minute intervals until 16:15 hours. Trains depart Butterley Park Station, on the main Museum site,
to Newlands Inn Station and return. For full details, please see the
Timetable Page.
What is the cost of a return ticket
Adults £2-00 / Children £1-00 / Children under five years old - free.
This is in addition to the Midland Railway - Butterley train fare.
How can I buy GVLR publications
For full details of all our publications, including the GVLR colour Guidebook, please see the GVLR Bookstall page, further publications are going to be published.
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