{"id":1694,"date":"2024-12-12T11:24:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T11:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-angus.blue2web.co.uk\/?post_type=attraction&p=1694"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:08:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:08:07","slug":"caledonian-railway","status":"publish","type":"attraction","link":"https:\/\/visitangus.com\/things-to-see-do\/attractions\/caledonian-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"Caledonian Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caledonian Railway run steam and diesel hauled trains along the 4 mile branch line between the town of Brechin to the countryside stop of Bridge of Dun, which dates back to 1848.<\/p>\n

The railway runs a variety of weekly and themed events throughout the year. So sit back, relax and watch the world go by from the comfort of their heritage trains hauled by both steam and diesel locomotives.<\/p>\n

The Whistle Stop Cafe, situated on Platform 1 of Brechin Station, serves light lunches and delicious home baking during the week, with the addition of hearty cooked breakfasts at the weekend.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>Caledonian Railway is open on selected dates throughout the year. 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