Lathalmond Railway Museum
Lathalmond Railway Museum
Lathalmond Railway Museum
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SHED47 Railway Restoration Group welcomes you to Lathalmond Railway Museum, situated within the grounds of our friends the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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sarahblossomyellow
Scotland10 contributions
Apr 2023
We really enjoyed our visit, had sandwiches and cake in the small cafe, a good look around the bus museum and a ride on the trains. The little train museum is really worth a trip. What a special place run full of local heritage, definitely worth a visit. It's not as shiny as bigger museums but that's what makes it so special.
Written 2 April 2023
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J B
19 contributions
May 2021
Amazing what can be done when a group put their mind to it.
Very knowledgable restorers and workers, who would gladly give time to you and answer most questions professionally.
Well worth a visit.
5*
Very knowledgable restorers and workers, who would gladly give time to you and answer most questions professionally.
Well worth a visit.
5*
Written 25 May 2021
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JohnS
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Jul 2019 • Family
Enjoyed the visit to the railway. Friendly and enthusiastic volunteers. The whole family liked it. And in combination with the bus museum it is a nice afternoon entertainment.
Written 9 July 2019
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rjwakefield
Tamworth, UK25 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This is a site of two sides a narrow gauge as well as Standard Gauge! They have two operational Standard gauge EX MOD diesel locos with another on site and at least one working narrow gauge but two other loco's on site! TWO steam loco's not working but being worked on. We asked to go around the shed and were welcomed! Both railways work around 1/2 mile of track at present but need supporters there are only 12 members!
Written 20 August 2018
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jas0ndavies1
Perth, UK12 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Attending VW show in the grounds of the museum, excellent bonus having the trains to visit here too. Met some really nice staff, who had time to explain interesting facts about the trains, track and future developments for the museum.
Written 29 July 2018
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frankR1523FL
Bathgate10 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Thoroughly enjoyed the short ride on the Hunslett. Very well stocked souvenir shop with very friendly staff. Well worth the visit.
Written 22 August 2017
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Stuart C
Rayleigh, UK2,981 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Located on the same site as the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum the railway and wider site offer a glimpse into Scotlands military past. The railway offers a short break van ride behind an ex Rosyth diesel. New track has been laid for 2017 which takes the railway down behind the warehouses to the boundary fence. We were also given a short talk on the railway and shown the workshop in Shed 47 the original locomotive shed. There are also narrow gauge locomotives on site and we were told that they hope be running on a new narrow gauge line next year. A really interesting railway.
Written 28 June 2017
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thetravellingmanUk
uk9,668 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Visited here today with my son.
This is a separate but interesting attraction which is located within the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum grounds.
We had a pleasant short railway ride on a locomotive.
We noticed during our journey that there are other locomotives situated at different points, so perhaps they rotate them from time to time?
In addition there is a narrow gauge railway on the other side of the roadway but this is still under construction at this time.
Inside 'shed 47' there is some interesting memorabilia.
There are donation boxes, to help with the cost of diesel and such like, and I'm sure the staff/volunteers would very much appreciate contributions.
For us, it was something different to do whilst visiting the Vintage Bus Museum.
This is a separate but interesting attraction which is located within the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum grounds.
We had a pleasant short railway ride on a locomotive.
We noticed during our journey that there are other locomotives situated at different points, so perhaps they rotate them from time to time?
In addition there is a narrow gauge railway on the other side of the roadway but this is still under construction at this time.
Inside 'shed 47' there is some interesting memorabilia.
There are donation boxes, to help with the cost of diesel and such like, and I'm sure the staff/volunteers would very much appreciate contributions.
For us, it was something different to do whilst visiting the Vintage Bus Museum.
Written 21 May 2017
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craigluscar
Dunfermline, UK13,605 contributions
May 2017 • Family
If you visit the bus museum head for the small but dedicated Shed 47 Railway restoration group. With a shop and engines on display they run a short trip in a guards van only asking for a donation . They are steadily building up rolling stock on limited lines . The site used to be Lothalmond Naval base and was connected to the railway network . It was nice to see inside the guards van and the children thoroughly enjoyed it
Written 21 May 2017
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EdwardBusst
Dunfermline, UK40 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
This attraction is attached to the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum but is operated separately. Four locomotives - three diesel and one steam - are on site as well as various wagons and railwayana. Trips on the system are operated on special occasions.
The latest addition is a narrow gauge railway which is currently under construction.
The latest addition is a narrow gauge railway which is currently under construction.
Written 4 January 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lathalmond Railway Museum
- Lathalmond Railway Museum is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
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- Attractions near Lathalmond Railway Museum:
- (0.29 mi) Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
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