The Golden Valley Light railway
A 2ft (610mm) Narrow Gauge Railway in Derbyshire
GVLR passenger trains will operate
on the following dates in 2026
Sat 28th & Sun 29th March
Sat, Sun & BH Mon - April to October,
plus Wednesdays in DCC School Holidays
Steam hauled train 2026 dates, please see below the Timetable
Sat 28th & Sun 29th March
Sat, Sun & BH Mon - April to October,
plus Wednesdays in DCC School Holidays
Steam hauled train 2026 dates, please see below the Timetable
2026 Steam hauled trains with O&K 7529
March
Sat 28th & Sun 29th
May
Sat 2nd; Sun 3rd & Mon 4th
Sat23rd; Sun 24th & BH Mon 25th
June
Sat 13th & Sun 14th
July
Sat 4th & Sun 5th
Sun 12th
Sat 18th & Sun 19th
August
Sat 15th & Sun 16th
Sat 29th; Sun 30th & BH Mon
The Midland Railway - Butterley runs a large number of special events during the year, for more information see the The Midland Railway - Butterley Homepage.
Please note that a separate fare is payable on this line
Access to the GVLR, is via the MR-B Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ
GVLR Fares
Adults - £3.00Children ( 3 years and over ) - £1.50
Family Ticket ( 2 Adults + 3 Children ) - £7.50
Access to the GVLR, is via the MR-B Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ
| A | ||||||||
| Butterley Park | dep | 11.50 | 12.30 | 1.15 | 2.00 | 2.45 | 3.30 | 4.15 |
| Newlands Inn | arr | 12.00 | 12.40 | 1.25 | 2.10 | 2.55 | 3.40 | 4.25 |
| Newlands Inn | dep | 12.05 | 12.45 | 1.30 | 2.15 | 3.00 | 3.45 | 4.30 |
| Brands Crossing | 12.10 | 12.50 | 1.35 | 2.20 | 3.05 | 3.50 | 4.35 | |
| Butterley Park | arr | 12.15 | 12.55 | 1.40 | 2.25 | 3.10 | 3.55 | 4.40 |
A - ONLY operates, when there are late trains on the Standard Gauge
In addition to operating trains, volunteers are hard at work in the Running Shed, maintaining and restoring our rolling stock.
If you are passing, why not call in to the Running Shed, and see what activities we are up to.
Also view the restored Ashover Coach No4 and O&K 7529 an 0-4-0 well tank steam loco.
We will be pleased to explain our future plans, for our historic rolling stock.