If you are considering joining the working parties that operate on site on a Thursday please feel free to come along and have a look. There are numerous activities going on, not all of which require hard physical effort. If you like what you see then perhaps you would consider joining us on a regular Read more about Thursday Working Party @ Almondell[…]
If you are considering joining the working parties that operate on site on a Thursday please feel free to come along and have a look. There are numerous activities going on, not all of which require hard physical effort. If you like what you see then perhaps you would consider joining us on a regular Read more about Thursday Working Party @ Almondell[…]
If you are considering joining the working parties that operate on site on a Thursday please feel free to come along and have a look. There are numerous activities going on, not all of which require hard physical effort. If you like what you see then perhaps you would consider joining us on a regular Read more about Thursday Working Party @ Almondell[…]
Hi Folks, The Scottish Model Engineering Trust’s New Year steam up is on Wednesday, 2nd January 2019. We hope that the usual Soup and Mince Pies will be available. Let us hope that the weather is kind to us! Cheers Trevor SMET website for details
Following on from the success of the December steam up combined with a mild weather forecast for the New Year, the track will be open for members & visitors. Please note that our unloading facilities are still a ‘work in progress’ and as such there are no turntable facilities. Running is in a clockwise direction Read more about Almondell New Year Steam Up[…]
St. George’s School in Edinburgh are holding a STEM week to promote interest in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths. Various events have been planned and ESME are pleased to support this event by providing a static display and several working steam models. ESME are keen to encourage interest in these topics as we hope to Read more about St. George’s School ‘STEM’ Event[…]
Guest Speaker Ian Scott has written an interesting book titled ‘Falkirk: A History’ which sets out a fully revised and comprehensive account of Falkirk’s fascinating history. This evening’s talk focuses on the Carron Iron Works (1759 – 1982) which became the first iron foundry to be built in the area. Hear about the impact the Read more about Carron Iron Works – A Brief History[…]
Watch out for spooky things and spiders in the tunnel. Stay until it gets dark if you wish for the first experience of night running on the new tracks at Almondell. Please make sure you have a tail lamp or End of Train Indicator for safety which needs to be lit if running after dark.
Please keep an eye on the information about Running at Almondell which will advise on the facilities available. Visiting steam locomotive owners need to bring a valid boiler certificate.
Held in the Scout Hall, Station Road, Broxburn, EH52 5QU
