The Midland Railway Centre (Butterley) is a preserved railway in Derbyshire. It is a 3 1/2 mile section of the former line from Ambergate to Pye Bridge and runs between Hammersmith and Riddings,where there is a main line connection to the Erewash Valley Line. You'll also find the Golden Valley Light Railway at Swanwick, which is a short narrow gauge railway,usable in it's own right within the route! 

The railway features a large array of sidings at Swanwick Junction,perfect for shunting scenarios whilst the station at Swanwick features 3 platforms and a disused bay. There's plenty to do on this short but charming little railway! 

This route has been developed lovingly for Train Simulator by Lewis Cox,it features a number of custom objects that Lewis has created himself,these include the stations at Butterley and Swanwick Junction,along with a variety of other assets along the line.
NOTE: This is not a Vulcan Productions route! All credit goes to Lewis Cox,who has developed the Midland Rly for Train Simulator.

Hammersmith

Hammersmith is the western terminus of the route,featuring a single platform and run round loop featuring disused platform. The second line from here to Butterley is out of use generally and is used for stabling coaches at the Butterley end. Shortly after leaving Hammersmith the line crosses Butterley Reservoir on a causeway.

Butterley

Featuring a single in use platform,and a disused platform (normally used to stable rolling stock) Butterley is the starting point of most services on the line. Along with the station there are also a number of sidings at Butterley, as well as a shed used to stable DMU vehicles. 

Swanwick Junction 

Swanwick Junction station is the heart of the Midland Railway Centre, featuring three platforms with a disused bay it can host a variety of moves. It's also the access point to the Golden Valley Light Railway and Swanwick's array of yards and sheds.

Swanwick Yards and Sheds

Swanwick boasts a variety of sidings and running sheds,including the Midland Railway Trust's museum,West Shed (home of the PRCLT,where 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' is based),and general running shed for in use locomotives,both steam and diesel. It is also where the workshop is located.

Golden Valley Light Railway

The Golden Valley Railway runs over the trackbed of a former Ironworks railway and is around a mile in length.

Riddings

Riddings is the Eastern terminus of the Midland Railway,it features the main line connection to the Erewash Valley Line as well as a simple run round loop which allows trains to turn back towards Swanwick. The line is on a gradient of around 1 in 100 for most of the run to Swanwick Junction from Riddings. 

The Requirements for this route:

Steam:
​West Highland Line Fort William to Mallaig
WCML Trent Valley
Weardale Network
Settle to Carlisle
Riviera 50s
Isle of Wight
WCML Over Shap
West Somerset Railway
North Somerset Railway
European Asset Pack
Market Place Construction Pack
Market Place Canal Pack
Corris Railway - Only required for Golden Valley Narrow Gauge line 
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Steam Sounds Supreme
Whitby and Pickering Railway
Southampton to Bournemouth
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UK Trainsim
UKTS Blocks and Lofts Freeware Pack
UKTS Railway Buildings Freeware Pack
Spa Valley Railway

Check out the video below to see more of the Midland Railway - Butterley!