Join Us

The Railway is kept alive by its Volunteers, all of whom are members of the Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited, which is an Educational Charity.

We always welcome new members and indeed would fail in our endeavours if we do not constantly reinvigorate our fellowship with New Blood. The only qualification to join us a desire to help keep the Railway going. Please consider joining us by copying and filling in the form at the end of this page and sending it off to us. When you have done this perhaps you would also consider Volunteering. Even one day a month will keep us going. A warm welcome awaits you when you join our dedicated band.

Membership Benefits

• Three issues of the award winning "Tenterden Terrier" magazine
• The opportunity to assist the Railway by becoming a Volunteer

(Many other heritage railways offer concessionary travel benefits for K&ESR volunteers)

• Free admission to Tenterden Town Station on all normal operating days
• Free admission to the award winning Colonel Stephens' Railway Museum
• Free admission to Tenterden Town Museum
• The opportunity to join special outings organised by Area Group
• The opportunity to attend and vote at General Meetings

Gold Card Life Members

• Five free First Class trips on the railway per year

(Excludes Santa Specials, Wealden Pullman and premium special events)

• Unlimited additional Third Class tickets at 50% discount
• 10% Discount in Railway Gift Shop

Annual Gold Card Members

• Four free First Class trips on the railway

(Excludes Santa Specials, Wealden Pullman and premium special events)

• Unlimited additional Third Class tickets at 50% discount
• 10% Discount in Railway Gift Shop

Full and Associate Members

• One First and two Third Class tickets to ride on the railway each year

(Excludes Santa Specials, Wealden Pullman and premium special events)

• Unlimited additional Third Class tickets at 50% discount
• 5% Discount in Railway Gift Shop

All travel benefits are subject to availability and members are not entitled to more favourable treatment than other ticket holders.

All benefits are annual, applicable to the individual member and are non-transferable.

Download a membership application form in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format or Join Online

If you do not have Adobe Reader, it can be downloaded here