are nearby. The railway closed in 2017. A new group, the Alford Valley Community Railway, was subsequently formed with the intention of reopening the line. References External links Grampian Transport Museum British Railways in 1960: Kintore Jn. to Alford Heritage railways in Scotland Transport in Aberdeenshire 2 ft gauge railways in Scotland Railway museums in Scotland Railway lines opened in 1859 Railway lines opened in 1980 Museums in Aberdeenshire Standard gauge railways in Scotland 1859 establishments in Scotland