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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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DescriptionSpring Walks - (25% off single fares) RailTrailsCombine a ramble with a nostalgic steam train ride with the Kent & East Sussex Railway
Launched at the Railway in 2008, Railtrails is a unique collection of stunning walks through secluded countryside surrounding Tenterden, Bodiam and Northiam stations. Over the weekend, keen walkers can take advantage of a 25% discount on all single train fares along with a free copy of the glossy "Railtrails" guide book, featuring six different walks with maps. Those wishing not to walk can still purchase full price rover tickets and the usual train timetable will be operating over the weekend, details of this are on their website. Walkers can choose to start or end their walk with a train ride and most of the trails are only accessible to walkers via the railway. Choose from linear walks, which begin at one station and terminate at another, or enjoy a circular walk which begins and ends at the same station. The trails are suitable for experienced and novice walkers and range from 2 ½ miles through to a more challenging 6 mile walk. Each guide includes a map with details of the terrain with the length of time a walk is expected to take. There are also suggestions of where to find refreshments along the route. Tenterden and Northiam are situated on the A28 between Ashford and Hastings and both stations have spacious car parks which are free all day for visitors. Those who would prefer to start their day from Bodiam can park at the castle for £2; it's then a 5-minute level walk to the station. The 'Green' timetable operates this weekend. Departures from Tenterden are at 10:40s, 11:45d, 1:15s, 2:20d, 3:30s. d = diesel DMMU, s = steam service. For more details telephone 01580 765155 Venue
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On 24 and 25 April everyone can take advantage of the Kent & East Sussex Railway's special weekend spring promotion which combines a walk with a nostalgic steam train ride.