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The Kent & East Sussex Railway first provided a Pullman dining service 35 years ago. Proving popular from inception, a policy of continuous development has seen the regard for our services increase dramatically. The majority of staff are dedicated unpaid volunteers, who enjoy the challenge of preparing & serving excellent meals on a moving train whilst recreating the style & service experienced by customers in the 1920's.
Enjoy a complimentary aperitif from 7pm, then board the train before departure at 7.30pm. During the journey through the beautiful & unspoilt Rother Valley, your carefully prepared meal will be silver-served by Pullman Attendants dressed in the period uniform of the ‘Pullman Car Company'. An onboard bar is available, although the Attendants are pleased to provide full table service. Bodiam Station is reached, where a pause allows time to visit the steam locomotive, chat with its crew and perhaps a photograph or two. Don't forget to pass by the galley, where you can observe and chat to the staff hard at work. Whilst the train returns to Tenterden Town, the popular dessert trolley offers an enticing range of sweets, all of which are made in the galley kitchen onboard the train. Coffee is served as the train is hauled up one of the steepest gradients in southern England, with Tenterden Town Station being reached at approximately 11.15pm. Menu and prices.
How to book
‘Wealden Pullman' services are extremely popular, so early reservations are strongly recommended. Availability changes daily: current information may be obtained by contacting the Booking Office by telephone on 01580 765155. Most major credit/debit cards are accepted. Alternatively, please call in at the Booking Office within Tenterden Town Station to make your reservation in person. ‘Wealden Pullman' Gift Vouchers are also available from our online shop.
Booking Conditions
Payment in full must accompany your booking. We shall be pleased to cater for any special dietary requirements, but these must be advised at the time of booking.
In the event of your requesting cancellation, a refund will be made if the seats can be resold. In such cases, an administration fee of £10.00 per ticket will be levied. A similar charge will apply to requests for alterations, which will be granted at the discretion of CSRE Ltd. The ‘Wealden Pullman' is normally hauled by a steam locomotive. The K&ESR reserves the right however to substitute diesel haulage in the event of breakdown, hire fire risk or other operational need.
Catering services are provided by Colonel Stephens Railway Enterprises Ltd. - a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited - the registered charity that owns and operates the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Conditions of Carriage of passengers & their luggage are available for inspection and at all station Booking Halls.
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