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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Visit our Online Store where you can purchase a large selection of items, Badged Kent & East Sussex Railway Polo Shirts and Fleeces, Publications, Special Event tickets, Driver Experience Days and become a member of the railway.
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Railway Experiences on the K&ESR PDF Print E-mail

There was a time when every little boy wanted to be an engine driver. Now grown up boys - and girls - can do just that and experience the power and majesty of steam through the experiences offered on the Kent & East Sussex Railway.

experience_day_cover_200wWhat a fantastic present to give someone for a special occasion, or maybe it's just an opportunity for you to indulge in a childhood dream!

Whether you are buying for yourself and have a date in mind or you are stuck for a unique and memorable gift idea, look no further.....

Gift Vouchers are available all year round for all the Railway Experiences that follow - just choose one that suits your budget and book online or call the Sales Office on 01580 765155 for immediate dispatch.

 

FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCES - not hands on

A DMMU Cab Ride
A Footplate Taster

FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCES - hands on

A one-day Introductory Steam Locomotive Driving Course
Drive the Bank Experience
A one-day Advanced Steam Locomotive Driving Course
A Goods Train Driving Experience

RAILWAY EXPERIENCE LEAFLET

You can download the complete Railway Experiences Leaflet in Adobe PDF format here (4.4 MB file size)

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Last Updated ( Monday, 09 August 2010 15:50 )
 

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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