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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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K&ESR Special Events Calendar

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Event

Title:: Spirit of Sussex Day
When:: Wednesday 16 June 2010
Where:: Kent & East Sussex Railway -
Category:: Special Events on the K&ESR

Description

Half Price Train Fare at the
Kent & East Sussex Railway

sussex_day Residents who live in Sussex can celebrate Sussex Day with the Kent & East Sussex Railway on Wednesday 16 June 2010 with half price train fare when they board a train at either Northiam or Bodiam station.

Launched in 2007, Sussex Day is now a popular annual event giving Sussex residents the opportunity to celebrate their county's rich heritage and showcase everything it has to offer and the Railway is no exception!

Described as one of England's finest examples of a rural light railway, the Kent & East Sussex Railway offers a wonderful day out for all ages on the vintage steam trains. On board, passengers can relax and admire the stunning views of the Wealden countryside and Rother Valley as the trains gently wend their way along the 10 ½ mile track.

Passengers will need to provide proof of Sussex address to receive half price train fares.

For train times, fares and more information please visit www.kesr.org.uk or telephone 01580 765155.

Northiam station is situated on the A28 between Ashford and Hastings and has a spacious car park which is free. Please note that there is no parking at Bodiam Station.

For press images or more information on the railway please contact Caroline Edmunds at Pennington PR on 01892 616647 e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Venue

Venue:: Kent & East Sussex Railway

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K&ESR Daily News

Thursday 2nd September

Today we are running our Green Service, 3 steam and 2 heritage diesel 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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