Kent & East Sussex Railway

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10th Anniversary Celebrations at the K&ESR's Hoppers Weekend

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Fish & Chip Suppers are available on selected dates during 2010 on board the DMMU leaving Tenterden at 18:30. More information
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Dates & Times Of Operation During 2010 PDF Print E-mail

Operating Dates of Service - no colour, no service

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Red, Green and Vintage Train Service
  Red Service: 5 steam departures each day.
The Vintage train service departs Tenterden at 11.45 and 2.20 on Red days.
  Green Service: 3 steam and 2 heritage diesel departures each day.
The steam service departs Tenterden at 10.40, 1.15 and 3.30 on Green days.
  Vintage Train Service: 3 steam and 2 heritage diesel departures each day.
The Vintage train service departs Tenterden at 10.40, 1.15 and 3.30. Access for wheelchair users and on-board catering is not available on this service.
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Services shown thus indicate an Event on that date, but that the relevant Red, Green or Blue services are also still operating.

Tenterden Town
dep
10.40*†
11.45
1.15*
2.20
3.30*
Northiam
dep
11.15
12.15
1.45
2.50
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Bodiam
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12.35
2.00
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Northiam
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Tenterden Town
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*This train has on-board catering and access for a limited number of wheelchair users, on Red and Green days. †This train departs at 10.45 on Sundays.


Blue Service
  Blue Service: 2 steam and 2 heritage diesel departures on these days.
*The steam service that departs Tenterden at 10.40 and 1.15 offers on-board catering and limited accommodation for wheelchair users.

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1.15*
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2.30
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Other Services
  A Day Out With Thomas: For details of this event, please see the Events Calendar or pick up a leaflet. Advance booking strongly advised.
  Intensive Timetable: On Bank Holidays and other occasions an alternative timetable operates with 9 departures per day (one every 45 mins) from 10.30.
  Other Events:
For details, please see the Events Calendar, or telephone for advice.
  The Famous Santa Specials: For details of this event, please see the Events Calendar or pick up a leaflet. Advance booking strongly advised.

Please Note: All steam trains stop for water at Northiam (approximately 8 minutes) en route to Bodiam and outside Rolvenden (approximately 8 minutes) on the return journey.

Day Rover Ticket - a great value day out

Our all-day hop-on, hop-off Rover fares allow unlimited travel along the full 10½ miles of the railway. You can stop off to explore at any station - to visit Bodiam Castle for example - or to look over the loco yard at Rolvenden. If you plan to make a day of it, why not call 01580 765155 to book one of our terrific picnic hampers? For a small supplement, you can experience the luxury of First Class travel, relaxing in sumptuous comfort as the countryside rolls by.



Day Rover
1st class

(Std class)
(single journey upgrade)
Adult
£12.80
£1.00
Child (3 - 15 years inc.)
£7.80
£0.50
Senior Citizen
£11.80
£1.00
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children
or 1 adult and up to 4 children)
£34.00
£3.00

Special fares may apply to Gala Weekends and Special Events.
Please see the separate leaflet or web page for the event or call 01580 765155 for details.

Group Travel & Private Trains

Special rates are available for schools and tour groups. The Wealden Pullman and other historic trains can also be hired for private parties and business entertaining. Please get in touch for details

Every effort will be made to provide the advertised service, but unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations. The K&ESR reserves the right to substitute steam services with a diesel service. No liability is accepted for any delay, loss or inconvenience caused.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 July 2010 15:07 )
 

K&ESR Daily News

Thursday 9th 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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