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The Station
Park Road
Brechin
DD9 7AF
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Contact:

Tommy Henderson

Telephone:

01356 622992

Email:

caleyrail@aol.com

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Caledonian Railway
Caledonian Railway

The four mile section of the Kinnaber to Brechin line, between Brechin and the Bridge of Dun forms the basis of this site preserving an important fragment of Scotland's historic railways.  Picturesque Victorian Brechin Station is itself the only remaining terminus of the Caledonian Branch line.

The Caledonian Railway's collection of classic steam and vintage diesel locomotives and coaches run a summer timetable of passenger trains between the original stations at Brechin and Bridge of Dun.  Trains run on Sundays in June and September, and Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. The historic House of Dun is just a 2 mile walk from Bridge of Dun.

There are Specials running on Fathers' Day, and at Easter. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends usually visit on a few weekends in summer with lots of fun at both stations! And at Christmas on weekends in December you can meet Santa on the train - with presents for the children and a present from the train staff for the adults. Special events tickets should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.  telephone or e-mail for more information. Booking forms can be downloaded from the website.

There is free parking and a booking office at both stations and at Brechin Station there is a gift shop.



Information
 

Opening Times:

Trains run every Sunday May 27th - Sept 2nd, and additionally every Saturday from 7th July to 25th August.
Summer Saturday Diesel Days operate on the 21st & 28th of July and 4th, 11th & 18th of August.

Special events take place throughout the year, including Thomas the Tank Engine days, Murder on the Brechin Express, and Father's Day.
Easter Specials:
7th and 8th of April

Diesel Gala:
5th, 6th & 7th of May

2007 Thomas days:
7th and 8th of July
14th and 15th of July

2007 Murder on the Brechin Express events:
21st July, 4th & 18th August.

Father's Day trains:
17th of June

Prices & Charges:

Return ticket prices: Adult £5, Children £3, OAP £4, Children under 3 travel for free (except during special events).
Single fares are available.
Higher fares may apply during special events.
Discounts for pre-booked groups are also available.

Parking

Free Parking on Site; Coach Parking On Site.

Accessibility

Ramp Access; Guide Dogs Welcome.

Children's Facilities

Children Welcome.

General Facilities

Public Toilets; Cafe / Refreshments; Gift Shop.

Entry Restrictions

Groups Welcome; Schools Welcome; Open to Public.

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