Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

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.