It was the terminus of the 1 ft 11+1⁄2 in (597 mm) narrow gauge Ashover Light Railway.

Although the line was successful at first, road competition traffic decline and all passenger services were withdrawn in 1936.

Ashover Butts had a single platform with a wooden building, which comprised an open-fronted shelter with an office on either side, one of which was for ticket sales.

The other office briefly sold confectionery, but then stood unused for many years.

[2] In the last couple of years before passenger services ended, the building was painted grey.