News from the Kent and East Sussex Railway
This May Half Term (26-30 May) the railway is partnering with TechZone, the UK’s premier gaming company and pioneers of the Ultimate Gaming Party, to launch a world first: the Ultimate Gaming Experience in a full equipped gaming train carriage. The custom-made installation will be fitted with a full range …
The Dwarves of Steam Gala (26-27 April) promises to show that small can be mighty with two extra special visiting locomotives operating alongside three of the railway’s smallest and much-loved residents on an intensive weekend timetable. The weekend gala is the K&ESR’s latest event in celebration of Rail 200 and …
We are delighted to announce that Chris Jackson has been appointed as the next Curator of the award-winning Colonel Stephens Railway Museum (CSRM) here at the Kent & East Sussex Railway. He takes over from Brian Janes, who stepped down last year after holding the post since 2010. Chris has …
Businessman and K&ESR volunteer Derrick Bilsby has been elected as the new Chairman of the Kent & East Sussex Railway. He replaces Simon Marsh who announced his retirement at the beginning of November. In addition, Andy Papworth has been elected Deputy Chairman and Ian Legg is the K&ESR's new Finance …
The Kent & East Sussex Railway has been recognised for its contribution to Tenterden Town’s Gold Wilder Kent Award 2024 with a certificate presented at a reception, hosted by the Mayor of Tenterden, on Wednesday 25 September 2024. The event, in St Mildred’s Church, was attended by representatives from …
The railway has gained a significant new accolade with recognition in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing the K&ESR among the top 10% of listings of places to visit around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance …
Tenterden Lions donate £1K to Kent & East Sussex Railway Heritage Buildings Fund The Tenterden Lions Club has donated £1,000 to the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s Heritage Buildings Fund to help it complete vital repairs to the town’s iconic station building and signal box. The £1K donation was pledged …
The past, present and future of the Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) came together for a photo to signal the start of the railway's golden anniversary celebrations: 50 years since passenger services resumed on the line on 3rd February 1974. Current K&ESR General Manager Robin Coombes (centre) was joined …
Santa took time out of his busy Christmas schedule at the railway to make a very special collection, helping K&ESR General Manager Robin Coombes to pick up an Event of the Year Bronze Award for the Santa Specials at the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence in Tourism. A …
K&ESR volunteer chief stationmaster Geoff Colvin received his VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award at a glittering awards ceremony and dinner last week (Wednesday 7th June 2023) and he couldn't have had a more appropriate backdrop! The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence were held at Warner Brothers Studios 'The Making of Harry Potter' …
