A photograph of one of the engines serving Markeaton Light Railway "Markeaton Lady" a steam engine, the other engine on this service is diesel powered.

The Markeaton Park Light Railway operates within Markeaton Park, one of Derby's major parks which is located next to what remains of Markeaton Village, in Derby in the East Midlands of England. Markeaton Light Railway - Markeaton Lady Steam Engine File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Markeaton Light Railway - Markeaton Lady Steam Engine File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Orangery at Markeaton Park. ... Derby (pronounced dar-bee ) is a city in the East Midlands of England. ... The East Midlands is one of the regions of England and consists of most of the eastern half of the tradional region of the Midlands. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion...

The trains are owned by a charitable trust and are driven and maintained by volunteers. The main station is located at the Ashbourne Road/Queensway entrance to the park, next to the old army buildings and car park. Trains run every twenty minutes to the Mundy Play Centre, the journey is about three quarters of a mile long. The train driver is called Ralph.

The platform sign at Markeaton Park Light Railway Station

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External link

• Markeaton Park web page (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/c.nharris/MarkeatonPark.htm)