Find Scotland Tours that visit Alford Valley Railway.
| Address: | Alford AB33 8XX |
| Operated by: | Independent |
| Opening Hours: | April, May & September: Mon – Fri 10 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 5 pm, Sun 1 pm to 5 pm June to August: Mon – Sat 10 am to 12 pm & 12.30 pm to 5 pm, Sun 12.45 pm to 5 pm Trains run everyday, every half hour from 1 pm to 4.30 pm |
| Admission: | Museum is free. Train ride from museum to Haughton Park return costs £ 2 adult & £ 1 child |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Languages: | N/A |
| Accessibility: | Yes at the museum, trains are not wheelchair accessible |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | No |
Trains first came to Alford in 1859 when the Alford Valley Railway linked Alford with the Aberdeen to Inverness line. In 1966 the Alford Valley Railway was closed in a series of Government cut backs. However local enthusiasts managed to reopen a section of the railway between Alford Station and Haughton Park.
Visitors can buy a single or return ticket to travel a short distance across a golf course and through the woodlands of nearby Haughton Park. It’s a very short ride, but children will enjoy the brightly coloured little trains.
At one end of Alford station, the old waiting room contains a basic display of railway artefacts and a few large scale models of steam trains. The exhibition doesn't really merit the title of museum as it is quite limited.
Also at Alford Station, there is a recreation of a ticket office from the 1900s. The ticket office comes complete with Ticket Master mannequin in period dress. Close to the station is a small engine shed where a collection of engines are maintained. Entrance to Alford Station is free.
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Last Updated: 09/01/2008