Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway

The Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway is home to an exciting collection of railway buildings, locomotives, equipment, carriages and wagons. 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. On your return to Bo'ness 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.

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