2019 Jul 18 The Kent and East Sussex Railway at Tenterden
Another short video, this time of the Kent and East Sussex Railway at their base in Tenterden (Kent, England). This is my first return here in well over a decade; I used to visit here annually and even stayed on holiday a few hundred yards from this station.
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And for all you audio fans, turn the volume right up at 03:45 to hear the 0-4-0 tank battling with the 1 in 50 gradient, one of the steepest on a heritage railway n the UK.
Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterden
In Video und Bildern. Dampfloks in Tenterden.
Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway Tenterden - Bodiam
The Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway runs through the Kent Countryside from Tenterden to Bodiam.
Kent and East Sussex Railway - Tenterden Railway Station 1/2
this week we head to Tenterden to explore the forgotten steam trains. We explore the station at tenterdon then head onto the vintage train to bodiam to get to bodiam castle.
I'm joined with Jamie Dench (links below) join us as we head down the line the old fashioned way!
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KESR Cab Ride Bodiam to Tenterden (Kent and East Sussex Railway)
KESR (Kent and East Sussex Railway) from Bodiam to Tenterden photographed from driver's cab of DMU train. (Link to Tenterden-Bodiam: Slightly speeded up so as not to exceed the 30 minute time restrictions and also to make it more interesting. We arrive at Northiam station at 10m05s, Wittersham Rd at 18m15s, Rolvenden at 24m53s and Tenterden Town at 29m25s. Sequence captured on a Canon EOS760D DSLR
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TRAINS TO TENTERDEN - The Kent & East Sussex Railway
The Kent and East Sussex Railway was built in the 19th century by Colonel Stephens, whose cost consciousness was the stuff of legend. The line wound its picturesque way thought the garden of England peacefully until 1961 when it was closed down by British Rail, ironically in the cost cutting exercise.
The working life of the railway, beginning in the 1930’s is beautifully chronicled in this programme. Highlights, which include rare colour footage shot in triumphant, efforts of a dedicated hand of preservationists to restore the railway to its former glory and once more send Trains to Tenterden.
Original frame (4:3).
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Locomotives of the Kent & East Sussex Railway Full UK VHS (In Stereo)
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Kent & East Sussex Railway Battle of Britain
The Kent and East Sussex Railway refers to both a historical private railway company in Kent and East Sussex in England, as well as a Battle of Britain heritage railway currently running on part of the route of the historical company.
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Heres a typical trip on the Kent and East Sussex Railway from Tenterden to Bodiam where the National Trust castle is worthy of inspection. We see a GWR pannier tank in British Railways black pulling the 5 cars. There are plenty of manual level crossing gates to open and close!
Kent & East Sussex Railway, February 2019, Part 1
Arriving at Tenterden Town station in good time for the first departure of the day we find the locomotive already attached to the front of the train. After a quick look around the station area we board the train, hauled by No. 376 'Norwegian' through the Kent countryside, crossing the River Rother into East Sussex between Wittersham Road and Northiam before arriving at Bodiam station, with Bodiam castle nearby.
A lovely journey through the countryside at a relaxing pace, with beautifully restored stations, and with the castle nearby (sadly not visited on this trip) there is a full family day out!
Kent & East Sussex Railway
RVR Rother Valley Railway Restoring the Missing link 2017 Rother Valley Railway KESR RVR TRC
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (
The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
Drone footage of RVR
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Tenterden Town best kept secret . The Kent and East Sussex Railway
Tenterden Town best kept secret . The Kent and East Sussex Railway
Kent & East Sussex Railway 1993
A visit to the Kent and East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) during a family vacation to the South of England in June of 1993. My association with the K&ESR goes back to 1974 when I joined the society whilst at boarding school in the UK aged 13. On my very first visit to the railway on June 2nd of 1974, I was very proud to produce my membership card to the ticket office for the privilege of half price (I seem to recall) to travel down the line. In those days, Rolvenden was the end of the line and a child's full return fare, Tenterden Town via Rolvenden, was 15p! My Mother paid 30p! I still have my original tickets to this day which is stamped Official Opening Day 1st June 1974.
The railway was originally built in stages from a junction at Robertsbridge to Headcorn between 1900 and 1905. Being one of Colonel Stephens railways meant that economy was always the order of the day. In this regard the line always reminded me in a very small way of the Railway which I grew up with, the Trinidad Government Railway.
The very last passenger train over the line, under British railways, was a Locomotive Club of Great Britain railtour on 11 June 1961. Freight lingered on sporadically on a very small section of the line until January 1970 when the line closed outright. Happily, the preservation movement came to the rescue soon after closure but was not able to secure a licence to operate until 1974. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, thanks to the dedication and hard work of the people who volunteer their time and effort to the cause. Thanks to their efforts, we can still enjoy a ride on this delightful little railway.
On the day this video was shot, June 26th 1993, I was less than impressed about the fact that it happened to be a Thomas the Tank Engine day. Nevertheless, my two girls were very happy about the fact and they had a very good time indeed. In the video they can both be seen charging around on that fine day.
In the sequences which I have chosen for this presentation I have made every effort to avoid faces on the engines. Unfortunately, unless I only shot bunker first operation, there was no getting away from those ghastly faces. In retrospect, it has to be said however that such theme days bring much needed income to the heritage railway movement and at the same time sows the seeds which produce future generations of enthusiasts. As such, these days have become an established ingredient of railway preservation and today I have no reservations about including this film as part of my collection.
It is hard to believe this was 18 years ago. I hope that you enjoy the video, faces and all!
Kent & East Sussex Railway and places to visit in East Sussex
Join me on a short break to East and Mid Sussex, where we take a ride behind a steam locomotive on the K&ESR from Tenderden to Bodiam to visit the medieval castle, followed by a tour of East Sussex, visiting other places of interest, including, the Cinque Port town of Rye, Hastings, the Bluebell Railway, Beachy Head and Nymans Gardens.
RVR Rother Valley Railway Restoring the Missing link 2016 Rother Valley Railway KESR RVR TRC
The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
Drone footage of RVR
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RVR website
KESR website
Kent and East Sussex Railway- Steam train Bodiam to Tenterden Drone Footage 4k (ULTRA HD)
Drone footage of the Kent and East Sussex Railway with thanks to them for the permissions to film.
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One minute impression - Kent & East-Sussex Railway - Tenterden Steam Railway
One minute impression of the Tenterden Steam Railway - Kent & Sussex Railway at the Tenterden Town Station. Just in time to see the departure of loco 30065 to Bodiam Station, from where you can walk to Bodiam Castle nearby.
A nice town it is Tenterden, to wander around and have a look in the charity shops. And a visit to Bodiam Castle is well worth it, see my other video elsewhere on the channel.
To watch the extended version of this one minute video, see elsewhere on my YouTube or Vimeo channel;
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Kent and East Sussex Railway 08 888 at Tenterden Town
he British Rail (BR) Class 08 is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. The pioneer locomotive, number 13000, was built in 1952 although it did not enter service until 1953. Production continued until 1962; 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.
As the standard BR general-purpose diesel shunter, almost any duty requiring shunting would involve a Class 08. The class became a familiar sight at many major stations and freight yards. Since their introduction, though, the nature of rail traffic in Britain has changed considerably. Freight trains are now mostly fixed rakes of wagons, and passenger trains are mostly multiple units, neither requiring the attention of a shunting locomotive. Consequently, a large proportion of the class has been withdrawn from mainline use and stored, scrapped, exported or sold to industrial or heritage railways.
As of 2011, around 100 locomotives remain working on industrial sidings and on the main British network. On heritage railways, they have become common, appearing on many of the preserved standard-gauge lines in Britain, with over 60 preserved including the first one built.
Continuing in its designed-for role as a shunter, the Class 08 has been found useful by numerous heritage railways in the UK. With over 70 examples preserved,[1] they are the second most numerous class of preserved locomotive in the UK.
Impression Kent and East Sussex Railway - Tenterden Steam Railway at the Tenterden Town Station
A video impression of the Tenterden Steam Railway - Kent & Sussex Railway at the Tenterden Town Station. Depart and arrive from the trains. Just in time to see the departure of steam locomotive 30065 to Bodiam Station, from where you can walk to Bodiam Castle nearby. And in time to see the arrival of the diesel locomotive HDOT (DMMU) coming from Bodiam Castle.
A nice town it is Tenterden, to wander around and have a look in the charity shops. And a visit to Bodiam Castle is well worth it, see my other video elsewhere on the channel.