WELCOME TO THE DOON VALLEY RAILWAY
The Doon Valley Railway is run by the volunteers of the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (Registered Charity No: SC016127)
The Doon Valley Railway is run by the volunteers of the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (Registered Charity No: SC016127)
Santa will be visiting the Doon Valley Railway for a ride on our vintage train, so join him on one of the following dates:
Click the button below for full information and to buy tickets.
Doon Valley Railway are expanding the line! DVR has received authorisation to return back to Minnivey Station near Dalmellington which was the original location of Ayrshire Railway Preseration Group. Before DVR can achieve getting back to Minnivey Station various areas of track improvements must be made between Laight Level Crossing and Minnivey Station. This will re-establish the connection between Waterside and Minnivey, linking both communities within the Doon Valley.
A further detailed update on projects will be displayed on the website in due course which will include exciting details of a proposed new and improved Dunaskin Station!
The ARPG have a dedicated Fundraising Committee of 8 volunteers who will be completing and despatching applications for grant funding, alongside your donations, but these take time and sometimes aren't successful so please continue your support.
The ARPG are now fundraising for two projects which will be managed side by side:
The first project known as 'Project 1' is to raise funding for a 'New Rolling Stock Shed' which will be sufficient in size to store all our wagons, coaches and restored locomotives so that they can be on display to visitors.
The Heritage Railway Vehicle Shed has already received match-funding support from the Coalfield Communities Landscape Partnership of up to £126,000 which ARPG has commenced this project. DVR need match funding and must raise approximately £80,000 for Project 1 by December 2024 in order to complete this project.
The Heritage Railway Vehicle Shed will be the home to Doon Valley Railway's fleet of Rolling Stock, Locomotives and future railway stock that maybe received to preserve, protect, maintain and display to the general public. It will be an impressive showcase of heritage railway vehicles to present to the general public.
Project 1A is making the former Wagon Repair Shop into our new museum which will be the new home of our heritage items and narrow gauge railway. All donations currently being received are already being ring-fenced for this project and is achievable prior to re-opening to the public in 2024.
Intentions for this renovation is to lay a concrete floor within the building, lay the Narrow Gauge track to create a Narrow Gauge maintenance depot and create a public friendly environment throughout the Wagon Repair Shop Museum, allowing the public full access to this iconic building steeped in Dunaskin‘s history.
Once complete the Wagon Repair Shop Museum will allow further opportunities for volunteer vacancies to assist in telling the story of the Doon Valley heritage and it's railway network, also exciting opportunities for those that wish to maintain, preserve and operate the Narrow Gauge Railway!
Project 1 - Heritage Railway Vehicle Shed
FUNDING REQUIRED: £80,000
TOTAL RAISED £5,000 (as of 29 Apr 24)
Project 1A - Wagon Repair Shop Museum
FUNDING REQUIRED: £30,000
TOTAL RAISED £11,400 (as of 29 Apr 24).
Donate below by pressing the big blue 'DONATE NOW' button, every penny and every pound will always be put towards these projects.
The Doon Valley Railway is operated by the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group, which was formed in 1974 to keep steam alive in Ayrshire.
Our aim is to create a living museum where historically significant industrial steam and diesel locomotives can be seen working in Scotland's last authentic industrial railway setting.
Our locomotive coll
The Doon Valley Railway is operated by the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group, which was formed in 1974 to keep steam alive in Ayrshire.
Our aim is to create a living museum where historically significant industrial steam and diesel locomotives can be seen working in Scotland's last authentic industrial railway setting.
Our locomotive collection is largely based upon engines which worked in the Doon Valley.
Due to the railway having to vacate the leased building which was used for the museum, our 2024 open days will be different .
Updates on attractions and facilities will be posted on the website, as well as our social media pages, so follow us to keep up to date with developments at the Doon Valley Railway.
The Doon Valley Railway is operated by Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (ARPG) and entirely run by volunteers, simply without our volunteers our railway would not survive. We have a range of roles, duties and responsibilities to suit your skills and experience.
We are particularly interested in people who wish to volunteer on our Open D
The Doon Valley Railway is operated by Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (ARPG) and entirely run by volunteers, simply without our volunteers our railway would not survive. We have a range of roles, duties and responsibilities to suit your skills and experience.
We are particularly interested in people who wish to volunteer on our Open Days to become Customer Service Assistants within our Gift Shop, Ticket Office and Museum. We also have roles such as Ticket Inspectors, Guards, Station staff and there is also the opportunity to train for roles such as Fireman and eventually as Steam and Diesel locomotive drivers!
Away from the Open Days and working hard behind the scenes is team work that makes the dream work! We have set maintenance days usually every Tuesday and Saturday and offer a variety of roles and duties that are critical to to ensuring we operate a safe and successful railway for all to enjoy. See our membership and volunteer page for further information.
If you want to contact us then use the button below or email us at info@doonvalleyrailway.co.uk
Doon Valley Railway
Dunaskin Bridge, Dalmellington Rd, Waterside, Patna, Ayr KA6 7JH
The Doon Valley Railway is operated by the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group, Charity number SC016127 info@doonvalleyrailway.co.uk
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