On behalf of the Kent & East Sussex Railway and all our community, we are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen and offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family at this very sad time, with gratitude for her decades of unfailing public …
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News from the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Hopping
Enjoy a celebration of hop picking at Bodiam station The sights, the sounds, smells and even the feel of hop season are all being celebrated this month (10-30 September) at Bodiam station through a series of free activities and displays. Throughout the month, starting on Saturday 10th September, visitors …
33202 arrives as drought continues
Record breaking temperatures are forcing changes to heritage railway operations across the country. Switching to diesel-hauled trains eliminates the threat of a stray spark from a steam locomotive starting a major fire in tinder-dry fields. The Kent & East Sussex Railway found itself in urgent need of more diesel power …
New General Manager at the Kent & East Sussex Railway
New General Manager takes over at Kent & East Sussex Railway with pledge to channel spirit of railway founder The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) has appointed one of the heritage industry’s most respected and experienced professionals as its new full time General Manager, taking over from Shaun …
Intergenerational community mosaic
Kent & East Sussex Railway welcomes intergenerational community mosaic A colourful wall mosaic depiction of Tenterden, created by local school children and older residents of Tenterden and the Romney Marsh, has found a forever home at one of the featured town landmarks. The 123cm x 83cm artwork has been installed …
We're recruiting!
We are seeking a full time General Manager to lead our Heritage Railway for the future. Visit the Vacancies page for details of current vacancies or head to our Volunteering page to find out more about how you can join us.
Exclusive behind the scenes at locomotive works: Steel-Oil-Steam Book
Looking for the perfect gift for the engineering or photography enthusiast in your life? The full-page monochrome pictures in 'Steel-Oil-Steam' were shot using a giant camera made in 1886 and vividly depict the world and work of the engineers, fitters and volunteers whose efforts behind the scenes at the Kent & …
Remembrance 2021
A short act of Remembrance will take place at the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s Bodiam station on Thursday 11 November. The station will be open to those who wish to participate from 10.30am and the ceremony will commence just before 11.00am when the two-minute silence will be observed. …
#Still Here for Culture
We are delighted to announce that, in the second round of awards in the UK's Government Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, we have been awarded a grant of £250,700. This funding will help us to recover from our prolonged period of closure and help us to prepare for re-opening in …
We're reopening on the 22nd May!
We're reopening on the 22nd May We are delighted to confirm that, in-line with the Government’s latest guidance, we will resume public train services on Saturday 22nd May 2021. You and your loved ones can once again enjoy a wonderful day out with us - why not come along to …