Welcome to the website of the Caledonian Railway, Brechin. The Caledonian Railway is maintained and operated entirely by volunteers, so why not come along and help?
A visit to the Caledonian Railway is a wonderful day out for all the family, whatever the weather, with a wide variety of things to do and see. The unique Victorian terminus at Brechin has lots of period charm and atmosphere, and having boarded your train you will journey back in time as you travel the falling grade to Bridge of Dun.
The Station at Bridge of Dun
was a junction on the former Strathmore main line and a frequent stopping
point for Royal Trains. It is set in remote countryside next to one of the
UK's finest bird sanctuaries, the Montrose Basin. A short walk from the
station tourists can access interesting walks along both banks of the
river South Esk and part of the bird sanctuary.
Within a short distance of Bridge of Dun station is the National Trust for Scotland property House of Dun, built by William Adam in 1730.
On your return journey listen to the engine as it works hard against the 1 in 70 gradient back to Brechin. The day can be completed by visiting our museum area, gift shop or buffet car, or perhaps by taking a tour of the historic city of Brechin.
The railway has a fleet of nine steam engines and ten diesel locomotives Some are working, others are undergoing overhaul and the rest are awaiting finance and their turn for restoration.
Steam hauled trains operate every Sunday from the
last Sunday in May through to the middle of September. Throughout July
and August trains also operate on selected Saturdays.
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