Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The online feeds for our cameras are down for a period of maintenance.

Whilst the cameras will continue to monitor the site 24/7, they are currently unavailable via the website.

In the meantime:

Railcars at Wirksworth   Volunteers going about routine business   Guests enjoy afternoon tea in the the first class dining car
Next Event

Sat 20th and Sun 21st March 2010
Railcar Gala Weekend

At Wirksworth Station. Adults £10.00; Concessions £9.00; Children £5.00; Family (2+3) £25.00. Both the Idridgehay and Ravenstor lines will be in operation for a showcase weekend with our diesel railcar fleet. Other attractions may also be present. Open 10:00 until 17:00 each day.

Click here for the 2010 Events programme.

  Volunteering

We are happy to welcome volunteers to the railway. If you would like to join us in your spare time we have a range of interesting and stimulating tasks to perform.

Current areas of the railway that need more volunteers are:

  • The buffet car

  • Internal carriage upkeep and maintenance

  • Vegetation clearance

If you would like to volunteer for any aspect of the railway, in particular to cover one of the roles mentioned above, please speak to Martin Miller on 01629 823076.

  Charter Your Own Train

You can charter your own train for that special party or function, spending your visit on a journey through the beautiful valley followed by a range of refreshments upon return.

Click here for more details.