Kent & East Sussex Railway

England's Finest Rural Light Railway

 

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10th Anniversary Celebrations at the K&ESR's Hoppers Weekend

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On the 11th and 12th September, visitors to Bodiam station can enjoy a whole weekend of "opping nostalgia" as the Kent & East Sussex Railway hosts its tenth annual Hop Pickers Weekend. The event is open from 10.30am to 6:00pm each day. Saturday's evening entertainment is free to enter and the beer tent and BBQ will be open.

Carriage Maintenance Building Extension Appeal - click here for more information

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The Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden has launched an appeal to raise £200,000 to double the capacity of its main carriage maintenance building at Tenterden station. The expansion is needed to provide sufficient high quality trains to operate the current train time table which currently carries 90,000 passengers annually.

Pensioner's treat, £7.50 a seat at the Kent & East Sussex Railway!

From 14 to 16 September 2010 anyone over 60 years of age can enjoy a great value day out when they visit The Kent & East Sussex Railway, as all Senior Rover tickets will cost just £7.50 each! (Usually £11.80). Visitors can enjoy a 21-mile nostalgic steam train ride in beautifully restored carriages on a journey through picturesque countryside between Tenterden and Bodiam Stations.

Cavell Van Restoration Appeal - Latest Progress Report - click here for more information

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We need to raise £35,000 to restore the van in time for the National Service of Remembrance on 11 November 2010. The ‘Cavell Van’, built in 1919, is important in the railway preservation movement for being the prototype of a class of vans used for mail and luggage on express passenger trains from the 1920s.

Visit Our Kent & East Sussex Railway Photo Albums - Updated 13th August

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Our Photo Album contains 100's of images taken by Lewis Brockway in several collections including our Steam & Diesel Gala's, 1940's & 70's weekends and Thomas & Friends 65th Anniversary. We also have a Volunteers Photo Album available for viewing from the main menu link.

NEW DVD - Available From The K&ESR Online Store

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Now available - Kent and East Sussex Railway on Parade 2002-2009. All the events on the railway between 2002 and 2009 are recalled on this 90 minute DVD. Features galas, visiting engines, events, behind the scenes and much more. £13.00 inc VAT, Click on the title to purchase online.

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Membership PDF Print E-mail

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The Railway is kept alive by its Volunteers, all of whom are members of the Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited, which is an Educational Charity.

We always welcome new members and indeed would fail in our endeavours if we do not constantly reinvigorate our fellowship with New Blood. The only qualification to join us a desire to help keep the Railway going. Please consider joining us by copying and filling in the form at the end of this page and sending it off to us. When you have done this perhaps you would also consider Volunteering. Even one day a month will keep us going. A warm welcome awaits you when you join our dedicated band.

Membership Benefits

  • Three issues of the award winning "Tenterden Terrier" magazine
  • The opportunity to assist the Railway by becoming a Volunteer

(Many other heritage railways offer concessionary travel benefits for K&ESR volunteers)

  • Free admission to Tenterden Town Station on all normal operating days
  • Free admission to the award winning Colonel Stephens' Railway Museum
  • Free admission to Tenterden Town Museum
  • The opportunity to join special outings organised by Area Group
  • The opportunity to attend and vote at General Meetings

Life Members

  • Five free First Class trips on the railway per year

(Excludes Santa Specials, Wealden Pullman and premium special events)

  • Unlimited additional Third Class tickets at 50% discount
  • 10% Discount in Railway Gift Shop

Full Associate and Family Group Membership

  • One First and two Third Class tickets to ride on the railway each year

(Excludes Santa Specials, Wealden Pullman and premium special events)

  • Unlimited additional Third Class tickets at 50% discount
  • 5% Discount in Railway Gift Shop

All travel benefits are subject to availability and members are not entitled to more favourable treatment than other ticket holders.

All benefits are annual, applicable to the individual member and are non-transferable.

You can download the complete Membership Leaflet in PDF format using the link below (2.15 MB file size) or Join Online

adobe_readerIf you do not have Adobe Reader, it can be downloaded here

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 September 2009 10:27 )
 

K&ESR Daily News

Thursday 2nd September

Today we are running our Green Service, 3 steam and 2 heritage diesel departures each day. First train (steam) leaves Tenterden at 10.40.

Next Special Event

Saturday 11 and
Sunday 12 September

Visitors to Bodiam station can enjoy a whole weekend of "opping nostalgia" as the Kent & East Sussex Railway hosts its tenth annual Hop Pickers Weekend.  More info

Monthly Competition

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August WINNER .... 
Mrs Harwood from Sidcup - Congratulations!

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