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Sunday 16th August 2026 – Diesel special timetable

Posted On: August 15th, 2026

Following the Government Alert regarding the nationwide risk of wildfires, diesel locomotive ‘Victor’ will be standing in for steam locomotive ‘Premier’ on Sunday 16 August 2026. Trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 12pm, 1.30pm…

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Help us by a new train!

Posted On: April 21st, 2025

We're launching a fundraiser to buy a whole train - not just a locomotive but three wagons as well! The locomotive is a Clayton battery electric locomotive (work no. B0483, built in 1976) from the…

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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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We need your help!

Posted On: April 6th, 2025

[caption id="attachment_5990" align="alignright" width="640"] SKLR Member Jamie King, breaks through the barriers to travel on the Railway and formally opened the new platform on Saturday 5th April 2025.[/caption] At yesterday's formal opening of the rebuilt…

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