About Doon Valley Railway
The Doon Valley Railway is Scotland's only preserved industrial railway. Steam hauled passenger trains run in summer.
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Are you interested in a bit of mechanical engineering? We have plenty of things needing work to bring them back to life here at the Scottish Industrial Railway Centre. Our diesel locomotives are some of the last of their class in preservation. Not interested in mechanical engineering but still want to help? Don't worry as we have lots of other projects on the go, such as painting, joinery, grounds maintenance and plenty of ongoing track maintenance.
If you are interested in any of the projects we are working on and would like to volunteer, then dont hesitate to get in touch. We have working days on Tuesdays and Saturdays, so get in touch to see what you can help out with!
Fireless locomotive AB1952/1928 being charged ready for tomorrow. Why not come along and see it at work? Steam hauled brakevan rides will also be available, over our "new" line. Open Sunday 26th August 11.00am - 4.30 pm.
Today, 12th August, in agreement with the line’s owners Hargreaves, we ran brake van trips over the coal line for about 1 km from Dunaskin towards Chalmerston, giving visitors an extended run. We are open for the next 3 Sundays (19th & 26th August, 2nd September), so why not come along and experience the sights and sounds of a by-gone era!
Tomorrow, Sunday 12th August, our trains will run on the former NCB line for the first time since we acquired the lease. This will allow a slightly longer journey than before. Usual opening times, all other attractions as usual.
Our Diesel loco driving experience day for tomorrow is now fully booked up! Look out for more dates in the future.
If you didn't manage to get a place booked but still want a great day out then why not come down on Sunday when our Steam loco, NCB No.10 will be in action from 11am to 4.30pm!
Today at the Scottish Industrial Railway Centre, Dunaskin, Waterside, in the Doon Valley, Ayrshire. Starring Powfoot No 1 and NCB Ayrshire Area No. 10, both Barclay locomotives. Why not come along today or any Sunday in August?
Time to light up! plenty of firewood required along with the coal to get her going. It takes a couple of hours to raise steam to full pressure so we're ready to go for the first passengers at 11am.
So, if you're looking for a great day out then why not head on down to Dunaskin and see Number 10 in action!
Good morning! It's a lovely morning here at Dunaskin. The team are already in working hard to get No.10, our 1947 steam loco ready for action.
Look out for some behind the scenes action tomorrow morning! We'll have an exciting look into what goes on preparing our steam loco to get it ready for service. Light up starts early to ensure we are ready to run on time.
We're open from 11am tomorrow so head on down for an exciting journey into the industrial heritage of Ayrshire's past!
Sunday August 5th : Our latest steam open day at the SIRC will go ahead as usual. Open from 11.00am; steam-hauled brakevan rides, museum, cafe and souvenir shop all open. There may be another diversion on the A713, but likely to be quite a short one this time. Hope to see you there!
Diesel driving experience day : Saturday August 11th. With several firm bookings now in, there are still a few places available. See previous postings for details. If you're interested, please phone Archie on 01292 269260.
A busy Tuesday workday for the hard working volunteers at Dunaskin! Gavin started off the morning by adjusting the brakes on No.10, our steam loco. Wullie and Jim spent the morning changing out a faulty left hand steam injector valve on No.10. A nice, new old stock valve was fitted.
Our fantastic painter Anne was busy touching up the paint work on our Diesel loco Powfoot No.1!
Gavin and Archie spent some time filling the coal bags in preparation for this Sundays openday....
A few other small jobs were tackled onsite to keep the place looking good. These are all some of the behind the scenes work that goes on week in, week out to enable us to open on Sundays for visitors.
As ever, we are always looking for new volunteers to help us out preserving some wonderful historical items - many unique to Dunaskin and Ayrshire! If you think you could help out with painting, engineering, loco preparation and restoration, in the cafe or visitor museum then we'd love to hear from you! ^GTS
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Weather not the best for the Steam Day today, but our 166 visitors enjoyed their day. No. 10 ran the brake van rides, the fireless did demonstration runs. Out of sight in the loco shed one of our vintage diesels, Barclay no 399 built in 1956, latterly worked at the BP refinery at Grangemouth, undergoes restoration. The Centre is open every Sunday during August, why not come along and enjoy the sights and sounds of a bygone era?
Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 (built 1947) NCB Ayrshire Area No.10 resting in the loco shed after a busy day
Our 1928 built Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Fireless steam loco operating on a wet and blustery Sunday openday. The only Fireless steam loco in operation in the UK!
Good news! The planned road closure on the A713(Ayr to Dalmellington road) at Hollybush this weekend has been postponed. So there should be no issues getting here this Sunday to have a great day out at Dunaskin!
Spaces are filling up quickly for our first diesel driving experience day. Book now to avoid disappointment. Call Archie on 01292 269260
Our Sentinel Rolls royce 4wDM loco shunting stock back up into our yard after a recent open day
Weekly steam open days begin on Sunday June 24th and run until September 2nd. Opening times 11.00am - 4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm) Steam hauled brakevan rides, museum, shop and cafe open. Other rolling stock on display. Tickets : adults £7, children (4 and over) £4; family ticket (2 adults and 3 children) £18. Please note that on July 8th the A713 will be closed south of Dunaskin with diversions in place. However, the approach from Ayr should be clear, and the Centre will be open as usual.
We visit every year as the kids love it! Great wee place with friendly staff and it's very reasonably priced too!
Visited for the first time on Sunday, what a fantastic wee place. Came for my nephews birthday and everyone there was so lovely. Will definitely be back �
Only visited the tearoom while out for a day's cycling. Very glad to see it on for Easter. Volunteers very friendly and lovely hot south & coffee.
Will be back for a better look round. �
My self my wife and little boy and his gran and grandad went on saturday was a really good day out best bit was haveing ride on the steam train
Well worth a vist
My kids had a ball here. Sad to see that it's so underused and under funded by the government though. The volunteers are fab, friendly and cheeky � to boot lol. Need to find my photos and post some. Looking forward to seeing you all again this year
My Grandson has been obsessed with trains for years and he was in heaven seeing all the old engines and the icing on the cake was a shot on a real steam train. We will definitely be back. And we would recommend for all ages
Most underrated attraction in Ayrshire - 8 volunteers have created a great easy day out. Great steam train journey and cafe
Just spent a great time there. Grandsons loved it. Very friendly staff made their day!
It is a piece of history and bits from the working days are still there not much but interesting what is there and will be very good with time I am sure
Had a great time, very friendly people well worth a visit!
Great wee day out for all the family,especially train fans.
Great wee afternoon out! You all do a superb job. Thank you ☺
Fantastic day out. Value for money and all the volunteers working there extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Dropped in for a 'Live Steam' day in wonderful sunshine and enjoyed a short trip from Dunaskin Station - they have permission to run down to the Laight once they clear the line and that will make a three mile or so trip! Lovely station and friendly staff. The shop has lots of interesting books, etc and the museum has some great displays. We had a great lunch in the cafe - soup, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Looking forward to a return visit once the extend the running line.
Brilliant place friendly staff really good day out
Both my boys had a great afternoon and enjoyed the trip on the steam train. Great family afternoon out and all the volunteers are lovely and friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely be back �
Been a few times this year and it never disapoints. Great wee place for kids as well as adults. My daughter loves the stream engine and the miniature railway. Lots of open spaces and a good size tearoom.
A cool place. Always welcoming and friendly. Well worth a few visits a year
I would encourage people to give support by visiting.My grandchildren loved it.
We visit every year as the kids love it! Great wee place with friendly staff and it's very reasonably priced too!
Visited for the first time on Sunday, what a fantastic wee place. Came for my nephews birthday and everyone there was so lovely. Will definitely be back �
Only visited the tearoom while out for a day's cycling. Very glad to see it on for Easter. Volunteers very friendly and lovely hot south & coffee.
Will be back for a better look round. �
My self my wife and little boy and his gran and grandad went on saturday was a really good day out best bit was haveing ride on the steam train
Well worth a vist
My kids had a ball here. Sad to see that it's so underused and under funded by the government though. The volunteers are fab, friendly and cheeky � to boot lol. Need to find my photos and post some. Looking forward to seeing you all again this year
My Grandson has been obsessed with trains for years and he was in heaven seeing all the old engines and the icing on the cake was a shot on a real steam train. We will definitely be back. And we would recommend for all ages
Most underrated attraction in Ayrshire - 8 volunteers have created a great easy day out. Great steam train journey and cafe
Just spent a great time there. Grandsons loved it. Very friendly staff made their day!
It is a piece of history and bits from the working days are still there not much but interesting what is there and will be very good with time I am sure
Had a great time, very friendly people well worth a visit!
Great wee day out for all the family,especially train fans.
Great wee afternoon out! You all do a superb job. Thank you ☺
Fantastic day out. Value for money and all the volunteers working there extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Dropped in for a 'Live Steam' day in wonderful sunshine and enjoyed a short trip from Dunaskin Station - they have permission to run down to the Laight once they clear the line and that will make a three mile or so trip! Lovely station and friendly staff. The shop has lots of interesting books, etc and the museum has some great displays. We had a great lunch in the cafe - soup, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Looking forward to a return visit once the extend the running line.
Brilliant place friendly staff really good day out
Both my boys had a great afternoon and enjoyed the trip on the steam train. Great family afternoon out and all the volunteers are lovely and friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely be back �
Been a few times this year and it never disapoints. Great wee place for kids as well as adults. My daughter loves the stream engine and the miniature railway. Lots of open spaces and a good size tearoom.
A cool place. Always welcoming and friendly. Well worth a few visits a year
I would encourage people to give support by visiting.My grandchildren loved it.