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This week (27th May – 1st June 2025)

Posted On: May 27th, 2025

Diesel Wednesday & Sheppey Pirates take over this weekend! As it’s the half-term holiday, trains will be running on Wednesday, departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm - we are all volunteers…

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This week (19-26th May 2025)

Posted On: May 23rd, 2025

It’s another bank holiday weekend! Trains will be departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm, returning at 1.35pm, 2.35pm, 3.35pm and 4.45pm from Kemsley Down on Sunday and Monday this weekend.…

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Calling all writers!

Posted On: April 10th, 2025

Calling all writers!! Ideas Test, in partnership with Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway, is seeking a dynamic and engaging writer to become our Writer in Residence for a year-long commission celebrating the rich history and vibrant present…

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This week (22nd-28th July 2024)

Posted On: July 26th, 2024

It’s Wild West Weekend! The settlers of Spearfish Creek will be setting up camp for Wild West Weekend. You will be able to walk around the settlement and learn more about life in the Old…

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This week (1st-7th July 2024)

Posted On: July 3rd, 2024

[caption id="attachment_5236" align="alignright" width="640"] 'Premier' carrying 'The Duck' headboard and a rubber duck waits to depart from Kemsley Down during Steam & Beer (& Diesel) 2024[/caption] Trains running on Sunday afternoon We're running trains on…

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