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This week (20-26th April 2026)
The Railway is closed for essential maintenance work No trains are running until Sunday 17th May 2026. Trains should start running again on Sunday 17th May - Viaduct Reopening Day. 2026 Return Fares £10 for…
Read PostThis week (13-19th April 2026)
Trains will be running on Sunday as it is Behind the Scenes Day Trains will be hauled by steam locomotive 'Premier', the journey takes 15 minutes each way. A return journey can take as little…
Read PostThis week (24-30th November 2025)
[caption id="attachment_6176" align="alignright" width="267"] The coal stage floor has been removed, it will (by next season) be filled with concrete but in the meantime sleepers will have to be laid.[/caption] The excitement is mounting as…
Read PostThis week (1st-7th September 2025)
[caption id="attachment_6115" align="alignright" width="375"] Our youngest train crew worked the oldest engine last Sunday - Driver Tom, Fireman Ashley and Guard Josh.[/caption] Trains are running on Sunday Trains will be running on Sunday, departing Sittingbourne…
Read PostThis week (18-25th August 2025)
Trains are running on Wednesday, Sunday and Monday Trains will be running on Wednesday, Sunday and Monday departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. The yellow timetable will also be operating…
Read PostThis week (27th May – 1st June 2025)
Diesel Wednesday & Sheppey Pirates take over this weekend! As it’s the half-term holiday, trains will be running on Wednesday, departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm - we are all volunteers…
Read PostThis week (19-26th May 2025)
It’s another bank holiday weekend! Trains will be departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm, returning at 1.35pm, 2.35pm, 3.35pm and 4.45pm from Kemsley Down on Sunday and Monday this weekend.…
Read PostCalling all writers!
Calling all writers!! Ideas Test, in partnership with Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway, is seeking a dynamic and engaging writer to become our Writer in Residence for a year-long commission celebrating the rich history and vibrant present…
Read PostThis week (22nd-28th July 2024)
It’s Wild West Weekend! The settlers of Spearfish Creek will be setting up camp for Wild West Weekend. You will be able to walk around the settlement and learn more about life in the Old…
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This week (20-26th April 2026)
The Railway is closed for essential maintenance work No trains are running until Sunday 17th…
Read PostThis week (13-19th April 2026)
Trains will be running on Sunday as it is Behind the Scenes Day Trains will…
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