Forces in The Doon Valley

Join us for a special celebration this Armed Forces Day!

On Sunday 19th July 2026, the Doon Valley Railway is proud to pay tribute to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces community—from serving troops and veterans to their dedicated families and cadets.

Come together with your family and enjoy a day filled with nostalgia, industrial history, and fun activities as we say a national "thank you" for their tireless service.

Experience the Day:

• Scenic Heritage Train Rides: Climb aboard our unique Directors Saloon coach for a journey through the beautiful Doon Valley, hauled by our heritage steam or diesel locomotives.
• Military Displays: Explore displays of military vehicles, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all ages.
• Model Railway Exhibition: Delight in our intricate model railway display, a hit with visitors and volunteers alike.
• Museum & Gift Shop: Learn about Scotland's rich industrial railway heritage in our on-site museum, and pick up a souvenir in our gift shop.
• The Signal Box Café: Enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, light snacks, and home-baked treats in our friendly café.

All attractions are subject to availability. The Doon Valley Railway is a charity run entirely by passionate volunteers dedicated to preserving Ayrshire's rail history.

Train Carriage 
For the train journey, the carriage has two sections, A and B, which are separated by a corridor.
- Section A has 14 seats and faces up the line.
- Section B has 16 seats and is next to the diesel locomotive.

Infants and toddlers aged under 3 are not allocated a seat and will require to travel on the lap of an accompanying adult.

Ticket Prices
Adult (16 & Over) - £10
Child (3-15) - £5
Infants & Toddlers (Under 3) - Free.

Terms & Conditions

1. Tickets are valid for travel on the train at the time indicated on the booking. Entry to site is free.
2. Children aged 2 and under travel free when accompanied by an adult. They will not have a seat and will require to sit on the adult's lap.
   
3. Please collect your tickets at the Ticket Office which is located in our Shop when you arrive. Tickets need to be collected 20 min before train departure. The train departs from the station which is about a 5-10 minute walk from the ticket office.
4. To cancel or amend your booking please click the "Manage Bookings" button on the event page.
5. Trains will not be held beyond their scheduled departure times and tickets cannot be refunded if you miss your train.
   
6. Visitors are advised that steam and diesel locomotives, train services, attractions and facilities are subject to availability on the day. Whilst every effort is made to run the services as advertised, ARPG, operators of the Doon Valley Railway, reserves the right to vary it and use steam or diesel power without notice.
7. Unfortunately we can only make transfers or offer refunds if we are unable to run your booked train service.
8. If you have any issues during your visit then please bring them to the attention of a member of staff so there is an opportunity to rectify the situation.
9. If you need to travel with a carer, they're entitled to travel for free but must show relevant identification at the booking office. One carer per one passenger.
10. ARPG reserves the right to refuse access to, or remove from the train, station and site, any persons who are considered to be using inappropriate behaviour affecting the safety of the train and its passengers, spoiling the enjoyment of others or failing to comply with any reasonable requests made by a member of the train or station staff.

Accessibility
The station is approximately a 5 to 10 min walk from the carpark. Arrangements can be made for passengers with wheelchairs, mobility aids etc to drive directly to the station in their own car - please indicate in "Additional Information" section of the booking form if this is required.

The Saloon is not accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter due to the narrow door width. Wheelchair or mobility scooters can be left in the waiting room at the station.  Volunteers will be available to assist with moving onto and off the train if required.

Section A of the saloon is directly by the entrance door and section B is along a corridor in the saloon. Please note: there is a large step between the platform and the carriage floor.

All toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet, is available in the shop near the car park. Please note: there are no toilet facilities at the station or on the train.

How to Find Us
Doon Valley Railway, Dunaskin, Patna, Ayr KA6 7JH
https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/how-to-find-us

The Doon Valley Railway is just off the A713 Ayr to Castle Douglas road, between Patna and Dalmellington, and is signposted as 'The Scottish Industrial Railway Centre'. Access is via the car park, located just after going over the railway bridge.

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There is a regular bus service, Number 52, from Ayr to Bellsbank which is operated by Stagecoach. Timetables and live bus times are available from https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Contact
For any enquiries about train bookings please email:  info@doonvalleyrailway.co.uk