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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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WIN FREE Tickets for the K&ESR

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

For a chance to win FREE tickets for a family day out at the Kent & East Sussex Railway or to simply register your interest, just complete your details on our form to join our emailing list.

These can be used any Sunday* during the year in which they're won.

We will hold a monthly prize draw and all you need to do is enter your details into the form and submit it to be automatically entered into the next monthly prize draw. Your details will also be added to our mailing list, though you are free to request that they are excluded if you prefer.

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Monthly Prize Draw Conditions

  • Your details are held on a secure database and WILL NOT be given to any other party or organisation. You will only receive information you have requested about the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
  • The monthly prize will be a Family Ticket or equivalent (two adults and up to three children or one adult and up to four children) for use on the K&ESR, valid for any Sunday during the year it's won.
  • Only one entry per household per month.
  • *The prize tickets cannot be used for "Santa Specials" in December, "A Day Out with Thomas" or any other special events.
  • The monthly winner agrees to participate in any publicity at the discretion of the Kent & East Sussex Railway Co. Ltd.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 September 2010 08:31 )
 

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

WIN FREE Tickets for the K&ESR

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

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