Welcome
The Royal Deeside Railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee.
At the Milton of Crathes, we have an award-winning Victorian station, a shop with ice creams etc., all with a wonderful view of the surrounding hills. The Milton of Crathes complex includes craft shops, a restaurant and art gallery.
NEW! 2024 dates for our steam driver experiences are now available! Click here to book a session learning how to drive a heritage steam locomotive.
| WHATS ON : | Click here for timetable and train fares information |
| LOCATION : | Click here for details on how to find us |
| ACCESS : | Click here for information on access for disabled visitors |
| CONTACTS : | Telephone – 01330 844416 (Answerphone except service days) eMail – Click here to send an email to the Society secretary Snail Mail – The Royal Deeside Railway, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH |
Class 03 Diesels
We have a number of heritage diesel locomotives which are used to support the operation of the railway.
“Bon-Accord”
Our regular steam locomotive is one of the oldest working engines in the UK, constructed in 1897.
Milton of Crathes Station
Our building is an authentic Great North of Scotland Railway design originally located at Oldmeldrum.
The Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society (RDRPS) is a Registered Scottish Charity No. SC027686
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and many local companies
All services are operated by the Deeside Railway Company Ltd, registered in Scotland No.241603
Station shop telephone 01330 844416 (Answerphone except service days)