This week (13-19th September 2021)

This weekend is the last weekend of our ‘normal’ timetable – trains departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 1-4pm. Our End of Season Gala Weekend will be held on Saturday/Sunday 25/26th.

We are reducing the number of compartments available for pre-booking to just Coach B (five compartments) because the number of people paying on the day has increased significantly. The £20 per compartment (for up to 4 adults and 2 children) tickets will still be available from TicketSource until 5pm on Saturday 18th September. Pre-booked compartments will NOT be available on Gala Weekend.

September fares

  • Adult return: £7.50
  • Senior citizen return: £6.50
  • Child (3-15 years) return: £3.50
  • Infants (aged under 3): free
  • Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) return: £21
  • Pre-booked (by 5pm the day before travel) compartment return for up to 4 adults & 2 children: £20 – this bargain fare is only available from TicketSource. Not available for Gala Weekend.

Single and rover fares are also available.

Full details can be found at www.sklr.net

Santa Specials

Santa Specials tickets are now available for booking from TicketSource, for the weekends in December before Christmas and Monday 20th December. This year’s fares are:

  • Adults (anyone aged 16 or over or children who do not wish to receive a gift from Santa): £13.50 – fare includes return trip and seasonal refreshments
  • Children (aged 3-15): £13.50 – fare includes return trip, a quality gift from a selection in Santa’s Grotto and a personalised Christmas card
  • Infants (aged under 3): £10.00 – fare includes return trip, a quality gift from a selection in Santa’s Grotto and a personalised Christmas card
  • Adult members (aged 16 or over or children who do not wish to receive a gift from Santa): £7.00 – fare includes return trip and seasonal refreshments
  • Child members (aged 3-15): £10.00 – fare includes return trip, a quality gift from a selection in Santa’s Grotto and a personalised Christmas card.

What’s happening this month (September)?

  • Sunday 19th – Green Timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 1-4pm
  • Saturday 25th – Gala Weekend – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station regularly from 11am
  • Sunday 26th – Gala Weekend – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station regularly from 11am.

What’s happening next month?

If the day is in bold red – Leader should be operating the trains whereas if it is green, Melior is running. On Gala Weekend both steam locomotives and a diesel will be running (subject to availability).

Only members can volunteer to work at the Railway – click here to find out more about membership.