Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Description
Located in the heart of the Forth Valley, the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway operate heritage steam & diesel trains and have Scotland 's largest Railway Museum. Our award winning heritage railway is only 40 minutes drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, located in the heart of the Forth Valley, in the historic town of Bo’ness. Friendly, volunteer staff will welcome you aboard a heritage steam or diesel-hauled train. Your journey takes you along the shores of the Firth of Forth with views of the majestic Ochil Hills, before climbing a tree-lined gradient, passing woodland, wild flowers and waterfalls to the country station of Birkhill. Alight here to take a stroll in the ancient woodlands of the Avon Gorge.
Departing Birkhill, the train crosses the impressive Avon Viaduct to Manuel beside the Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street railway line.
Back at Bo’ness, visit the Museum of Scottish Railways, extended in 2012 with the addition of a 16,000 sq. ft. train shed to house the last remaining “Glasgow Blue Train”, a recently restored Class 126 Diesel Multiple Unit and several other heritage items of locomotives & rolling stock. In the main exhibition hall, operate a railway signal and points, climb aboard heritage locomotives and learn about the making, operating and using of Scottish Railways through the ages. Take time to sort some letters in the Post Office Sorting Van and view the classic video “Night Mail”.
Free parking, Station Buffet, Gift Shop & Model Railway (weekends only). Group discounts available. Afternoon Tea on a Steam Train available to book. Special events throughout the season including Steam & Diesel Galas, Easter Egg Specials, Day Out With Thomas, Santa Steam Trains & Black Bun Hogmanay Specials.
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facebook.comWho's all the lucky boys & girls coming along to our #SantaSteamTrains this weekend? 🎅 Be sure not to miss a thing when you visit us, with our handy Passenger Information leaflet (updated). You should have had this emailed to you this week if you are coming along Saturday or Sunday, but don't worry, they'll be available to pick up on the day. We can't wait to see Santa Claus at the B&KR again 🎄🚂🎅 #HoHoHo ^JS
I'm sorry to passengers on the 10.30hrs Santa's Polar Express this morning, due to a steam locomotive failure, there is no heating on board the train and the service is diesel hauled. ^JS
If you're visiting us at the B&KR today for our #SantaSteamTrains, why not stay in the town a little longer and see the Bo'ness Christmas Light Switch On in the town centre at 17.00hrs. More info here https://www.facebook.com/events/1150655275068091/?active_tab=about ^JS
Coming to our #SantaSteamTrains? Be sure not to miss a thing! You will hopefully have received our Passenger Information leaflet, but don't worry, they'll be available to collect on the day of your visit. Check what's NEW for 2017; Wear your Christmas Jumper and don't forget to take a #ChristmasJumperSelfie, uploading it to our social media pages, for a chance to WIN prizes! Our friends at RKAB Works will be available for professional photography in our Waiting Room at Bo'ness Station. *extra charges apply Not forgetting our Elf on the Shelf competition in our Museum of Scottish Railways, open 11.00 - 15.00hrs. Are you excited yet? We really cannot WAIT to see Santa Claus tomorrow at the B&KR 🎅 #HoHoHo ^JS
It's been a busy weekend for us in our SRPS Steam Group shed. The restoration of CR 419 has taken another step forward! Can you help? https://mydonate.bt.com/events/cr419tankloco/451220 #TeamSteam ^JS
Good availability on all #SantaSteamTrains on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 November. Book your tickets quick! http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/your-visit/santa-trains/ ^JS
We're steaming ahead with the restoration of CR No. 419! Can you help to see this grand locomotive steam once again in 2018? https://mydonate.bt.com/events/cr419tankloco/451220 #TeamSteam 😀 ^JS
Work continues in our SRPS Steam Group shed with the restoration of our mascot steam locomotive, CR No. 419. She'll be back pulling trains at the B&KR in 2018! ^JS
It's more good news for The 45170 Appeal! Can YOU help get our iconic Glasgow built loco steaming once more? https://mydonate.bt.com/events/stanier8f/190986 ^JS
There's still time to book your tickets for our #SantaSteamTrains, beginning on Saturday 25 November! What better way than to start the festive season than a visit from Santa Claus on board his very own #steamtrain? 🎅 Book today! http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/your-visit/santa-trains/ #HoHoHo ^JS
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