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The Boness and Kinneil Railway is home to an exciting collection of railway buildings, locomotives, equipment, carriages and wagons. And from March 2010 passengers can travel along the longer line from Bo'ness to Manuel across the impressive Avon Viaduct - a round trip of 10 miles.
Your journey through time starts at Bo'ness Station where our friendly volunteer staff will make you welcome.
Cross the railway line by the Highland Railway footbridge, a great vantage point to see the trains depart and walk past the goods shed to the Scottish Railway Exhibition. The exhibition contains a fascinating and educative collection of locomotives, carriages, wagons and railwayana telling the story of the railways in Scotland. The exhibition building has been extended and as well as displaying The Scottish Railway Preservation Society's historic collection there is also a demonstration workshop.
Before departing on the train take a few minutes to view the award winning 1899 built Caledonian Railway signal box recently restored to control an impressive array of North British Railway signals.
Your train travels along the southern shore of the Firth of Forth then climbs to Birkhill, where a short walk through woodland takes you down into the delightful Avon Gorge. There set in the hillside is the Birkhill Fireclay Mine, where experienced guides can lead you underground to explore the cavernous mine workings. The train then continues over the Avon Viaduct to Manuel before returning to Birkhill and Boness.
On your return to Boness station you can call at The Station Coffee Shop for a meal or a snack then visit the 'O' gauge model railway that's just next door. Special events are a feature at Bo'ness from a 'Day out with Thomas' to vintage vehicle meetings, Diesel Galas and Santa Steam Trains.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
2nd April to 30th October: Weekends only 10.45am - 3.30pm, plus some mid-week days in April, June and October. July and August: Open most days 10.45am - 3.30pm Scottish Railway Exhibition: Open every day from 2nd April to 30th September 11.00am - 4.00pm Santa Steam Trains: Weekends from 26th November to 18th December (prebooking required) See website for details of operating days and timetable and for Special Events days |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Railway Return:Adult £8.00; Child (5-15) £4.00; Over 60 or disabled £7.00; Family £20.00. Fireclay Mine Admission Charges: Adult £3.25; Child(5-15) £2.25; Over 60 or disabled £2.75; Family £8.50. Scottish Railway Exhibition Season Ticket: Adult or Concession £4.00; Family £8.00; no charge for accompanied children Special Fares and timetables may apply at certain events see website for details. |
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Directions
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| Boness is on the southern shore of the River Forth, 8 miles west of the Forth Road Bridge. From the east leave the M9 at junction 3 from the west leave it at junction 5; in both cases follow the brown tourist signs. |
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Boness and Kinneil Railway Postcode for SatNav: EH51 9AQ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Annet House Museum & Garden
(3 Miles)*
Linlithgow's Museum, Annet House Museum & Garden is situated in Annet House on the Royal Burgh's historic High Street. |
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Royal Burgh of Culross
(3 Miles)*
This picturesque Royal Burgh on the northern shore of the Forth is a complete community, preserved as it was in the 16th and 17th centuries. |
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Blackness Castle
(3 Miles)*
Blackness Castle was built in the 1440s, and was restored in the 1920s by the Office of Works. |
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