This week (7-12th May 2024)

It’s Centenary Day on Sunday!

This year is the 100th anniversary of Kemsley Paper Mill, fireless steam locomotive ‘Unique’ and steam locomotive ‘Melior’. Unfortunately, the boiler certificate for ‘Melior’ expires next week so this will be your last chance this year to ride behind the engine. ‘Premier’ will be our sole steam locomotive for the rest of the year. It is hoped that ‘Superb’ will return to steam next year.

Trains will be running to the Orange Timetable, departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. Trains depart Kemsley Down at 12.05pm, 1.35pm, 2.35pm, 3.35pm & 4.45pm – note there is a long wait at Kemsley Down between the 12.05pm departure and the 1.35pm train. Usual fares apply.

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What’s happening?

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This month

  • Sunday 12th – Centenary Day – 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
  • 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’ stands outside Kemsley Down’s Engine Shed.

 

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.