Easter Egg Specials
Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday
10 th, 11 th, 12 th & 13 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.
Special timetable : hourly departures from 11.00 until 16.00.
Standard fares apply
'Day out with Thomas' ©
16 th, 17 th & 18 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™ © 2009 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd
Special timetable : hourly departures from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (2 years & over)
Mixed Traffic Gala
20 th & 21 st June
A Father's day treat for all the family - a variety of steam and diesel trains, vintage and historic vehicles.
>Special timetable and Standard Fares apply except
Day Rover tickets : Adult £10.00; Child £5.00
Click for details
'Day out with Thomas' ©
7 th, 8 th & 9 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™ © 2009 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd
Special timetable : hourly departures from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (2 years & over)
Prebooking strongly advised - Click for details
Diesel Gala
28 th, 29 th & 30 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 fares apply.
For the Diesel Gala there is a Special Screening Event with Edward McConnell at The Hippodrome Cinema, 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness EH51 0AA on Sat 29 August at 18:00 - Click for further details.
'Day out with Thomas' ©
12 th & 13 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™ © 2009 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd
Special timetable : hourly departures from 10.30 until 15.30.
Inclusive fare : £9.00 per person (2 years & over)
Prebooking strongly advised - Click for details
Steam 'n' Scream Hallowe'en Weekend
31 st October & 1 st November
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 28 th November - 20 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 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 'Black Bun' Special Trains
Wednesday 30 th & Thursday 31 st December
Mark the end of 2009 with a ride on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. The 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.)
Special timetable : departures at 11.00, 12.20, & 13.30.
Special fares apply.
Please note that Birkhill Mine and the Scottish Railway Exhibition are not open
Class 37 Diesel Gala
Saturday 2 nd January 2010
Special one-day event for Diesel Enthusiasts featuring class 37 haulage of all trains.
Special timetable and fares apply.
Please note that Birkhill Mine and the Scottish Railway Exhibition are not open
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