The Experience
This Behind the Scenes Railway Day at Kent & East Sussex, England's finest rural light railway, gives you a fantastic opportunity to spend a day with a knowledgeable guide behind the scenes of a railway.
Your railway day behind the scenes tour will take you from Tenterden station, to Rolvenden station and back, stopping at some great locomotive points along the way! You'll see up close and personal a fleet of locomotives, have unique access to see staff working with the heavy engineering that keeps the railway rolling, enjoy a tour of Rolvenden site including the loco yard and a visit to the signal box, allowing you to watch the watering of one of our steam service.
But it's not over yet. You'll then have lunch and board the train from Tenterden to enjoy the full 21-mile round trip line before arriving back at Tenterden for more questions, a cup of tea or coffee and a de-briefing.
Approximate Itinerary:
09.30 - Meet at Tenterden Station for introductions, a safety briefing and beverages
10.00–10.30 - Visit to Carriage & Wagon shed
10.35 board the 10.40 ex Tenterden and detrain at Rolvenden Station
10.50–12.15 - Visit Rolvenden box once train has departed
Visit locomotive shed
Tour Rolvenden site
Watch arrival and watering of 11.42 ex Bodiam from Rolvenden yard
12.21 board the 11.42 ex Bodiam and detrain at Tenterden Station
12.35–13.05 - Visit Museum
13.15 - Lunch in Tenterden restaurant
14.15 board the 14.20 ex Tenterden for full line train ride
16.15 Arrive at Tenterden Station for beverages and review
16.45 - Course ends
Vital Information
Minimum age is 18 years old.
The Weather
This experience may be cancelled in extremely poor weather.
Session Length
You should expect to be at the venue for around 7 hours 15 minutes, from 9:30 am until 4:45 pm.
Numbers
This voucher is valid for 1 person; you'll be joined by 5 other locomotive enthusiasts!
Spectators
Spectators should purchase additional vouchers to enjoy this railway day tour.
What To Wear
There is no specific dress code.
Availability
This experience operates on specific dates throughout the year. Please contact us to find out if your preferred date is available.
Location
Tenterden Station, Kent
