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    News from the Kent and East Sussex Railway

    Re-enactment of the 1974 opening of Tenterden station

    Kent and East Sussex Railway looks to the future

    The Kent and East Sussex Railway has had a bumper year for its Golden Anniversary but has emphasised the importance of adapting to the future.…

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    Michael Holden 4 November, 2024
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    Class 08 No. 08359

    Oldest surviving Cheshire built diesel-electric locomotive arrives at new Kent home

    The Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced that they have expanded their diesel fleet with the addition of Class 08 No. 08359.
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    Michael Holden 12 October, 2024
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    The completed Doodle Train Carriage. // Credit: Alison Miles

    World’s first Doodle Train created for Kent heritage railway

    The Kent and East Sussex Railway based at Tenterden in Kent has a special attraction for children this summer with the world's first Doodle Train.
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    Roger Smith 29 July, 2024
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    Mr Doodle K&ESR

    Doodle Train to be created to celebrate Kent & East Sussex Railway 50th Anniversary

    Mr Doodle, known for his signature doodles has been challenged by the Kent and East Sussex Railway to a major doodle project.
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    Michael Holden 5 July, 2024
    2 Comments
    Marcia wagons

    Model wagons raise funds for steam loco Marcia

    Rapido Trains UK is raising money for the operation and maintenance of locomotive Peckett no.1631 ‘Marcia’ by selling model wagons.
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    Janine Booth 28 June, 2024
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    Marcia stands at Rolvenden with a short vintage train

    Steam locomotive Marcia set for Kent return

    Marcia, a 101-year-old steam locomotive, is set to return to the Kent and East Sussex Railway with new owners.
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    Michael Holden 17 June, 2024
    5 Comments
    4253 awaiting restoration. // Credit: 4253 Locomotive Company

    East Sussex railway makes investment towards steam locomotive restoration

    The 4253 Locomotive Compan has welcomed the announcement that the Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust wished to add to its investment.
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 16 June, 2024
    8 Comments
    Re-enactment of the 1974 opening of Tenterden station

    Kent heritage railway’s gala a big success

    On Saturday, 1 June and Sunday, 2 June, the Kent & East Sussex Railway held a special weekend gala event to celebrate the passing of 50 years from…
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    Charlie Rothwell 5 June, 2024
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    Volunteers from UK Power Networks Services

    Volunteers help to restore Kent heritage railway

    Volunteers from UK Power Networks Services spent a day helping to make improvements to the Kent and East Sussex Railway (KESR).
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    Charlie Rothwell 4 June, 2024
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    The new name unveiled

    GB Railfreight names Class 73 loco in tribute to Kent & East Sussex Railway’s half-century

    GB Railfreight (GBRf) has renamed class 73 locomotive 73128 “Kent & East Sussex Railway: 50 Years of Heritage 1974 –2024” to mark the Railwa…
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    Janine Booth 4 June, 2024
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