Narrow gauge railways were once a familiar part of the landscape of West Lothian, serving the mines and works of the shale oil industry. The Oakbank oil company operated one of the first electric railways in Scotland, and 2'6" gauge Oakbank No.2, built in 1902 by Baldwins of Pennsylvania, is now displayed in our main museum building.

In 1993, we started to build our own 2'6" gauge railway, using track and equipment purchased from various military sites and munitions factories. The line currently runs a modest 500metres from Livingston Mill station to Almondhaugh halt, although we hope to extend this route in the future.

The railway is operated mainly by volunteers, and new recruits are always welcome.

Animals

• sheep and goats
• cattle
• horses
• other animals

Activities

• the railway
• rides and play
• young farmers
• discovery sessions

• environment fair
• halloween
• harvest

• general views