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10th Anniversary Celebrations at the K&ESR's Hoppers Weekend 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 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 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 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 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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Description10th Anniversary of the re-opening of line to Bodiam (Celebration)Join us on this auspicious occasion
2 April 2000 saw the re-opening of the line to Bodiam. Take the train to Bodiam Station to celebrate the 10th anniversary. Passengers will be able to enjoy free footplate visits on the Terrier steam engine ‘Bodiam’ which will be in steam at Bodiam Station, and there’s a free Easter Egg for the first 50 fare-paying children on the footplate! The ‘Jon Hamilton Big Band’ will be in full swing too, performing at 11:30am and 2:00pm. TIMETABLE INFORMATION Normal fares apply.
Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April Medieval Living - with Happening History History comes alive with shows depicting 'Medieval Surgery 7 Medicine' and ' Medieval Crime & Punishment'. This event is included in the normal castle admission price. Free to NT Members. Reduced to K&ESR ticket holders £5 adult, £2.50 child.
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Enjoy all the Kent & East Sussex Railway has to offer this Easter with five steam train departures daily from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April. Bank Holiday Monday sees an intensive timetable with nine departures a day, that’s one every 45 minutes! 
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