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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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ON TRAIN CATERING

Remember to pre-book: telephone 01580 765155
All prices plus fare

book_one_bo_22_aThe 2010 train service affords on-train catering on three of the five daily trips leaving Tenterden at 10:40, 1:15, 3:30 and from Bodiam at 11:40, 2:15 & 4:30. You may depart from either station and opt to have your meal either during a single (50 minutes) or return (1¾ hrs) journey.

The on-board Catering Steward will ensure that your booked seats are reserved and that your table is prepared appropriately.

We aim to provide a trolley service on the departures detailed above for the sale of light refreshments.

Tea or Coffee with a fresh Pastry

£3.50

Cream Tea

Two warmed scones, butter, cream & jam served with a selection of cakes and tea or coffee
£4.90

Ploughman's Lunch

A traditional Cheddar and ham Ploughman's served with tea or coffee
£5.95 (fruit tart & cream for an additional £2.75)

Children's Party Boxes

Combine the excitement of a steam train trip with a special Birthday tea. Children have individual party boxes packed with food and drink, whilst adults may enjoy a ploughman's lunch or cream tea. It's a real treat for the whole family - because we do all the preparation, as well as the cleaning up!
£3.00

Picnic Hampers

Let us prepare a sumptuous hamper for you and your companions, which will be ready for collection when you arrive at Tenterden Station.
£4.50 child, £8.50 adult.



Fish & Chip Lunches
                                   On a steam train, for groups of 10+

Enjoy freshly cooked Fish & Chips (or any of the following combinations; Cod & Chips, Plaice & Chips, Haddock & Chips, Jumbo Sausage (in batter) & Chips, Chicken & Chips, Veggie Burger & Chips, Vegetarian Spring Roll & Chips) on a lunchtime steam train this summer.

Choose any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday operating day from our timetable , between April and September, to pre-book your seats aborad the 1:15pm departure from Tenterden. Your meal will be freshly prepared and served to your reserved table as the train reaches Northiam Station. £8.95

This promotion is available as a pre-booked package only so please allow at least 24hrs notice.

If your group numbers 20 or more remember you qualify for our group discount whereby you should deduct 10% from the total fare cost.

 

Last Updated ( Monday, 31 May 2010 11:31 )
 

K&ESR Daily News

Friday 10th September

No trains running today, we next run this weekend with our Red Service for Hoppers Weekend, 5 steam 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

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