Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Our award winning heritage railway is only 45 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. Departing Birkhill, the train crosses the impressive Avon Viaduct to Manuel, adjacent to 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”.
*NEW for 2022 in the Museum*
New Museum entrance
Refreshments available – hot/cold drinks & snacks
Updated displays & layout
Engineering Workshop Viewing Gallery where you can see restoration in action! 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, Day Out With Thomas, Santa Steam Trains & Black Bun Hogmanay Specials.