This week (13-19th May 2024)

It’s a Premier railway now!

We’re back to the green timetable on Sunday, with ‘Premier’ back in charge of trains. So far this season, none of the trains have been packed so if you don’t like crowds, you’ve nothing to worry about!

Trains will be running to the green Timetable, departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm.

Trains depart Kemsley Down at 1.35pm, 2.35pm, 3.35pm & 4.45pm.

Steam & Beer (& Diesel!) update

Tickets will be going on sale this weekend for those who want to book – there will also be a TicketSource exclusive fare for an adult weekend ticket.

Steam & Beer will be different this year – we have 10 bands playing over the two days, professional sound & lighting, and our hosts Tracy T and DJ Nat S will be ensuring that the entertainment continues throughout band changes. In addition to the professional chillers keeping the 18 craft real ales and 12 craft ciders cooled, Pimms and more – our beer tent, The Edward Lloyd Bar, will keep you refreshed at up to £4.50 per pint. There’s even a souvenir plastic pint glass for just £3.50 each.

For more information visit the Steam & Beer page by clicking here.

What’s happening?

Click on the image to see our timetable leaflet

This month

  • Sunday 19th – green timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
  • Sunday 26th – orange timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 11.30am, 12.30pm then 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. Please note: there is a long gap between the 12.30pm departure and 1.35pm train back
  • Monday 27th – orange timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 11.30am, 12.30pm then 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. Please note: there is a long gap between the 12.30pm departure and 1.35pm train back
  • Wednesday 29th – green timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Next month (June)

  • Sunday 2nd – green timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
  • Sunday 9th – green timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
  • Sunday 16th – green timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
  • Sunday 23rd – green timetable – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
  • Saturday 29th – Steam & Beer (and diesel!) – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 11am, 11.30am*, 12.15pm, 1pm*, 2pm, 3pm*, 4pm, 5pm*, 6pm*, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm – special fares apply for this event – live music both days
  • Sunday 30th – Steam & Beer (and diesel!) – trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 11am, 11.30am*, 12.15pm, 1pm*, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm

On days in bold underline, ‘Premier’ is scheduled to be the locomotive of the day.

On days in bold italics, ‘Melior’ is scheduled to be the locomotive of the day.

On days in bold, ‘Premier’ and one of our diesel locomotives (shown as *) will be hauling trains.

Fares

Here are the return fares:

A limited number of tickets are available for pre-booking on each train from Sittingbourne Viaduct – click on the button below or call the TicketSource hotline on 0333 663366. There is no need to pre-book, this option is for those who feel more secure having done so. There is a small booking fee for booking through TicketSource.

Future events (click on the images to find out more)

Photo of the Week

‘Melior’ posing on Milton Regis Viaduct on Monday. By adding the black & white filter it has become a timeless photograph.

 

Find out more…

To find out more about the Railway – visit our website (www.sklr.net), call 01795 424899, see our page on Facebook, or find us on X (formerly known as Twitter), Threads or Instagram or Tumblr as @SandKLR. To contact us, email info@sklr.net or call 01795 424899.

We now have a new telephone system – you can be connected straight through to TicketSource to book tickets over the phone, listen to a 4 minute-long talking timetable message or leave a message for one of our volunteers to get back to you if you would like to know about group bookings, footplate experiences, private hire, birthday parties etc. (details are also available on the website) – all by calling 01795 424899.