Easter Egg Specials
Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday
2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th & 5 th April
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.
Standard timetable & fares apply
'Party with Thomas' © - Thomas 65th Anniversary
15 th May
A special 'Day out with Thomas' for Thomas' 65th Anniversary Party with competitions, free hat, balloon and colour-in card for every child.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Day out with Thomas © 2010 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd
Special timetable : hourly departures to Birkhill from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (2 years & over)
'Day out with Thomas' ©
16 th & 17 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.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Day out with Thomas © 2010 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd
Special timetable : hourly departures to Birkhill from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (2 years & over)
Father's Day
20 th June
A Father's day treat for all the family - a variety of steam and diesel trains, vintage and historic vehicles.
Standard timetable & fares apply
'Day out with Thomas' ©
6 th, 7 th & 8 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.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Day out with Thomas © 2010 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd
Special timetable : hourly departures to Birkhill from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (2 years & over)
Diesel Gala
28 th & 29 th August
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 Standard Fares apply
BR Class 4T 80105 Finale
4 th & 5 th September
This weekend features British Railways Standard Class 4T No. 80105 prior to its withdrawal from service for a major overhaul.
Standard timetable & fares apply
'Day out with Thomas' ©
11 th & 12 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.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Day out with Thomas © 2010 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd
Special timetable : hourly departures to Birkhill from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (2 years & over)
Steam 'n' Scream Hallowe'en Weekend
30 th & 31 st 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.
Standard timetable
Special fares apply
Come in fancy dress! (No need to book)
Santa Specials
Saturdays & Sundays 27 th November - 19 th 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 to Birkhill at 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 & 15.00.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (18 months & over)
Advance booking essential.
Please note that Birkhill Mine and the Scottish Railway Exhibition are not open
Hogmanay 'Black Bun' Special Trains
Wednesday 30 th & Thursday 31 st December
Mark the end of 2010 with a ride on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. The adult fare includes a slice of traditional Scottish Black Bun and tea or coffee, which are served on the train. (Black Bun is a rich fruit cake in a pastry case.)
Low season timetable applies.
Inclusive fares : Adult £9.00; Child £4.50; Concession £7.50
Please note that Birkhill Mine and the Scottish Railway Exhibition are not open
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