Welcome to the Doon Valley Railway
Scotland’s Industrial Railway
The Doon Valley Railway, part of the heritage railways in Scotland, is operated by the dedicated volunteers of the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (Registered Charity No: SC016127).
This initiative contributes to the rich tapestry of preserved railways in Scotland, showcasing the charm of Scotland’s heritage railways.
Diesel Driver Experience
Service Update: Steam Hauled Trains
Due to our steam locomotive No.10 requiring essential boiler works, there will be no steam‑hauled trains operating until further notice. This includes our fireless locomotive Shell Mex No8 as we steam it using No10.
Our engineering team is working to complete the necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible.
We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you wish to make a donation to help us return No10 into service please use the button below and select project “No10 Boiler Restoration”
Development Projects
We are currently fundraising for two exciting projects that are vital to the preservation of heritage railways in Scotland: the Heritage Rolling Stock Shed and the Wagon Repair Shed Museum. Click on the link below to find out more details about each of these projects and how you can support us by making a donation to help preserve our cherished heritage railways in Scotland.
Donations
Running a heritage railway is an expensive business we have several projects that we are running to help with the visitor experience and with our restoration efforts.
ARPG have a dedicated Fundraising Committee of volunteers who complete and despatch applications for grant funding, alongside your donations, but these take time and sometimes aren’t successful, so your donations are essential in helping us run the railway.
If you wish to donate to help the future of the railway please use the button below.
Supporters of Doon Valley Railway
About Us
The Doon Valley Railway, one of the notable heritage railways in Scotland, is operated by the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group which was formed in 1974 to preserve steam locomotion in Ayrshire. Our mission is to create a living museum where historically significant industrial steam and diesel locomotives can be experienced in Scotland’s last authentic industrial railway setting
Raildays
Doon Valley has joined Raildays. Raildays is a mobile app that provides information and events from the UK’s rich heritage railway scene, including the fascinating heritage railways in Scotland. Whether you’re local, a family, a tourist, or a railway enthusiast, this app is perfect for anyone interested in preserved railways in Scotland and the overall charm of Scotland’s heritage railways.