The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a community-owned and locally-managed venture to reopen and operate the railway between Wirksworth and Duffield in Derbyshire.
 

We operate tourist passenger services between Wirksworth and Idridgehay (3½ miles) and Ravenstor (½ mile up a 1 in 27 incline) using Diesel Multiple Units and - new for 2010 - Steam, between Wirksworth and Ravenstor.  The section of line between Idridgehay and the Midland Main Line at Duffield (a further 5 miles) will be passed for operation in October 2010, providing a service that will connect with national rail services.

We also market the railway for rail vehicle testing services under the brand MyTestTrack.com and offer facilities for filming under the brand RailFilmLocations.biz.

The Ecclesbourne Valley is Derbyshire’s Gentle Valley, stretching from the northern outskirts of Derby to Wirksworth, Gateway to the Peak.  By taking the train to the

line’ s far northern terminus at Ravenstor (on its own little branch line from Wirksworth – more of a twig than a branch) , those of you who like fresh air and a little bit of a walk uphill can join the High Peak Trail, offering nearly twenty miles of traffic-free pathways into the heart of the Peak District.  From this same destination, you are just a few minutes’ walk from the National Stone Centre and the Steeple Grange Light Railway, while the delightful town of Wirksworth offers a variety of cosy pubs, a bistro, cafes and plenty of traditional shops.

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is growing and has a reputation for a friendly welcome to all.  Please browse our site and learn more, including how to purchase shares in WyvernRail plc, the community venture founded in 1992 to rescue the line from a decade of neglect.

Welcome to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, we hope you like what you see!