Friday 12th August: 
Saturday 13th August:
Sunday 14th August:
3-Day All Intensive Diesel Services! Tickets on sale now!
Our August Diesel Weekend is back again - not to be missed! Diesel fans will want to mark this date in their diary - join us for some rare mileage behind our fleet of diesel locomotives.
Fares
| Type | Description | Day Return | Day Rover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 16 to 59 years | £9.00 | £25.00 |
| Senior | 60 years & over | £8.00 | £22.50 |
| Child | 3 to 15 years | £7.00 | £20.00 |
| Infant | 2 to 3 years | £3.00 | N/A |
| Family | 2 Adults & 3 Children |
£30.00* |
£49.00 |
| * Available for a reduced price (£25) on Friday 12th August only. | |||
Please note: Day Single tickets are subject to availability and are only available to purchase on the day.
Train Timetable
Friday 12th August
| Bridge of Dun | 10:15 | 11:35 | 12:55 | 14:15 | 15:35 |
| Brechin | 11:00 | 12:20 | 13:40 | 15:00 | 16:15 |
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Saturday 13th August
| Bridge of Dun | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Brechin | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 |
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Sunday 14th August
| Bridge of Dun | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Brechin | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 |
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Classic Bus Timetable (13th & 14th August Only)
The Angus Transport Group will be operating a selection from their fleet of classic buses, providing a FREE transport link between Montrose and Bridge of Dun Station on Saturday & Sunday Only.
| Bridge of Dun (Train) | Depart | **** | 0900 | 1000 | 1100 | 1200 | 1300 | **** | 1500 | 1600 | 1700 | **** |
| Bridge of Dun (Bus) | Depart | **** | 0930 | 1030 | 1130 | 1230 | 1330 | **** | 1500 | 1600 | 1700 | 1800 |
| NTS House of Dun (Road End) | Depart | **** | 0935 | 1035 | 1135 | 1235 | 1335 | **** | 1505 | 1605 | 1705 | 1805 |
| Montrose High Street (Boots) | Depart | **** | 0940 | 1040 | 1140 | 1240 | 1340 | **** | 1510 | 1610 | 1710 | 1810 |
| Montrose Railway Station (MTS) | Depart | 0845 | 0945 | 1045 | 1145 | 1245 | 1345 | **** | 1515 | 1615 | **** | 1815 |
| NTS House of Dun (Road End) | Depart | 0852 | 0952 | 1052 | 1152 | 1252 | 1352 | **** | 1522 | 1622 | **** | **** |
| Bridge of Dun (Bus) | Arrive | 0855 | 0955 | 1055 | 1155 | 1255 | 1355 | **** | 1525 | 1625 | 1730 | **** |
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Other Service Information
Cab rides
We are unfortunately not able to offer cab rides this year.
Brakevan Rides (13th & 14th August Only)
A preservation first! The oldest surviving Class 11, No. 12052, will be operating brakevan rides at Brechin station. Entry onto the brakevan rides will only be permitted with a valid rover ticket for the branch line services that day - ticket checks will be carried out by attendants. Please note that this will only be operating on 13th & 14th August due to volunteer availabilities.
Locomotive Line-Up
- D5314 and D5370 will be operating the branch line services.
- Subject to locomotive and volunteer availabilities, it is hoped that 08046 will pilot the last train on the Friday. Please refer to the locomotive roster.
- Thumper 1132 will on static display in Platform 3 at Bridge of Dun.
- 12052 will be used on brake van rides over the Saturday and Sunday of the Gala
- A selection of the railway's other diesel locomotives will be visible from the branch line train (weather dependant). Saturday/Sunday only.
Locomotive Roster
To be announced on Thursday 11th August - please see the CRDG Facebook page for up-to-date information.
Food & Drink
Our on-train bar will be serving a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, subject to availability, while stocks last. Saturday & Sunday Only - service subject to volunteer availability.
The Whistle Stop Coffee Shop will be open at Brechin station, serving a variety of hot and cold food and drinks (including cooked breakfasts). Open 10am - 4pm.
The Bufferstop Buffet at Bridge of Dun will also be open all day, serving a selection of snacks and drinks.
Visiting Using Public Transport
Visitors can use Stagecoach service 30/30A from Montrose Rail Station to either House of Dun road end (for 10min walk to Bridge of Dun), or directly to Brechin St Ninian's Square (next to the railway station).
Please note that the railway does not operate this service. Please contact the service operator for queries or visit www.travelinescotland.com for more information.
Disclaimers
In the interests of public safety and security, unfortunately there is no public access to any of our storage or maintenance sheds or access onto the track/lineside.
There is no public access to non-operational locomotives. Customers must remain on platforms and other specified public areas at all times.
All locomotives are subject to availability.
Caledonian Railway Brechin Ltd. reserves the right to alter or curtail services without notice.
Tickets
Tickets are available from our ticket provider using the links below.