Easter Egg Specials
Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday
21 st, 22 nd, 23 rd & 24 th March
A free Easter Egg for every child - and don't forget your Easter bonnet could win you a prize! Plus an Easter Egg Hunt, entertainment and lots more.
Special timetable : hourly departures from 11.00 until 17.00.
Standard fares apply
Diesel Gala
26 th & 27 th April
Primarily aimed at Diesel Enthusiasts, trains on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway this weekend are hauled by some of the Society's impressive collection of diesel locomotives and other locos are on show. Diesel engines are no longer a common sight hauling passenger services on mainline railways and are increasingly important on the railway preservation scene.
Special timetable (pdf file).
Standard fares, and Day Rovers: £12 (adult); £6 (child); £30 (family); £8 (concession)
'Day out with Thomas' ©
17 th, 18 th & 19 th May
Engines with friendly faces, children's entertainment, competitions, face painting, fairground attractions: a popular event with young fans of the Railway Stories by Rev W Awdry and his son Christopher, as seen on TV. Day out with Thomas™ and Thomas the Tank Engine™ © 2008 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd.
Special timetable : hourly departures from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £8.00 per person (2 years & over)
Prebooking strongly advised - Click for details
Fathers' Day
15 th June
A Father's Day treat for all the family - vintage vehicles and trains.
Standard timetable and Fares apply
'Day out with Thomas' ©
8 th, 9 th & 10 th August
Engines with friendly faces, children's entertainment, competitions, face painting, fairground attractions: a popular event with young fans of the Railway Stories by Rev W Awdry and his son Christopher, as seen on TV. Day out with Thomas™ and Thomas the Tank Engine™ © 2008 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd.
Special timetable : hourly departures from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £8.00 per person (2 years & over)
Prebooking strongly advised - Click for details
'Day out with Thomas' ©
13 th & 14 th September
Engines with friendly faces, children's entertainment, competitions, face painting, fairground attractions: a popular event with young fans of the Railway Stories by Rev W Awdry and his son Christopher, as seen on TV. Day out with Thomas™ and Thomas the Tank Engine™ © 2008 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd.
Special timetable : hourly departures from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £8.00 per person (2 years & over)
Prebooking strongly advised - Click for details
Diesel Gala
27 th & 28 th September
Primarily aimed at Diesel Enthusiasts, trains on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway this weekend are hauled by some of the Society's impressive collection of diesel locomotives and other locos are on show. Diesel engines are no longer a common sight hauling passenger services on mainline railways and are increasingly important on the railway preservation scene.
Special timetable and fares apply.
Steam 'n' Scream Hallowe'en Weekend
25 th & 26 th October
Try to frighten our spooks with your fancy dress! A very scary visit to Birkhill Mine with entertainment is included in your ticket price.
Special timetable : hourly departures from 11.00 until 16.00.
Special fares apply.
Santa Specials
Saturdays & Sundays 29 th November - 21 st December
Santa travels by Steam Train, giving a gift to each of the young passengers. Balloons, Christmas decorations and Christmas songs create a festive atmosphere. Adults receive seasonal refreshments at Bo'ness station.
Special timetable : departures at 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 & 15.00.
Special fares apply.
Advance booking essential.
Please note that Birkhill Mine and the Scottish Railway Exhibition are not open
Hogmanay Special Trains
Saturday 27 th, Sunday 28 th, Tuesday 30 th & Wednesday 31 st December
Mark the end of 2008 with a ride on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Special events for the New Year holiday.
Special timetable : departures at 11.00, 12.20 & 13.50.
Special fares apply.
Please note that Birkhill Mine and the Scottish Railway Exhibition are not open
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