A north-east visitor attraction will host its final event of the year on Saturday and Sunday as residents are invited to explore the region’s locomotive past.
The open weekend at Maud Railway Museum in the Buchan village will run between 10.30am-4pm on both days.
Local railway historian Keith Jones, who volunteers at the museum, said it was an opportunity for visitors to learn about the north-east line, which closed to passengers 51 years ago.
He said: “On display will be the recently-restored carriage used to convey convicts from Peterhead Prison to the Stirlinghill Quarry at Boddam, where granite was extracted for building the breakwaters at Peterhead Harbour of Refuge.
“The four-wheeled vehicle was built about 1886 and contains secure compartments used to convey the prisoners who were accompanied by armed guards.
“The railway operated until completion of the project in 1956, after which it was demolished.”
A display of railway artefacts and photographs of the regional lines will also be on display, housed in the old station building.
This month marks 51 years since the last scheduled passenger trains travelled from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh, and 37 years since the last goods trains used the line.
Regional transport body Nestrans is now exploring the possibility of reopening the line north of Aberdeen, initially as far as Ellon, with the option to extend to Peterhead and Fraserburgh.
Admission to the former station is free but all donations are welcomed.
A selection of topical books – both new and second-hand – will be on sale.