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Derbyshire Railways

Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre

The North Midland Railway reached Staveley by 1841 when the original Barrow Hill station opened on April 6th. It closed on November 15th 1888 and with the opening of the Clowne and Mansfield branch the new station opened the same date. The station was renamed "Barrow Hill & Staveley Works". An engine shed was built near the station in 1865 with a capacity for four engines.

In 1866 the Midland Railway signed an agreement with Staveley Works whereby they purchased and would operate the works internal private railway for 100 years. The vast increase in traffic created a need for more locomotives and a much larger shed. The result was the present Roundhouse.

Barrow Hill, Chesterfield  S43 2PR  Tel: 01246 472450  Email

Churnett Valley Railway

A truly beautiful heritage railway deep in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Enjoy a 10.5 mile return steam train ride beteen Cheddleton and Froghall incorporating the splendours of Coasall Forge.

The Station, Cheddleton, Nr Leek ST13 7EE Tel 01538 360522   Email

Crich Tramway Village

Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley and open almost throughout the year, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives.

nr Matlock,  DE4 5DP. Tel: 01773 854321   Email

Foxfield Steam Railway

Experience the nostalgia of this unique steam railway, winding gently through picturesque North Staffordshire countryside for a 5 mile round trip. An extensive collection of locomotives. Tearoom and shop available.

Caverswall Road Station Blythe Bridge ST11 9EA  Tel 01782 396210   Email

Peak Rail

Experience the thrill of steam on our preserved railway travelling through beautiful countryside on the edge of the Peak District and neighbouring the Derwent Valley Mills, recently awarded World Heritage status.

Rowsley South Station, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 3NA Tel 01629 580381   Email

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway

Take a magical 3 mile return trip alongside beautiful historic Rudyard Lake. The Victorian style narrow gauge steam trains are the best way to see and access the lake's attractions. New for 2004, New Steam Locomotive and Special Event Days.

Rudyard Station, Rudyard, leek ST13 8PF Tel 01995 672280    Email