The line is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) in length, contained entirely within Chasewater Country Park.

[1] Prior to preservation, the line was part of the network operated by the NCB to serve the coalfields of the Cannock Chase area.

[2] The exchange sidings, where the colliery line connected with the Midland Railway, were situated about 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) north of the current Brownhills West Station.

Significant changes happened in 2002/2003 caused by the closure of the original Brownhills West station due to the building of the M6 Toll motorway.

This led to the rebuilding of Brownhills West slightly north of the old station with significantly improved facilities, including a new carriage shed and heritage centre, and completion of the Chasetown section of the line (the 'Chasetown Extension Railway' between Chasewater Heaths and Chasetown Church Street).