Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway
Sittingbourne, North Kent
Image: Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light RailwayImage: Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway runs the original steam engines and carriages on part of a narrow gauge line built in 1905 to serve the local paper mills. Trains cross the Milton Regis viaduct to Kemsley Down, where there is time to look around before the return trip. It is a short, characterful outing for young train fans, with themed event weekends through the season.
Highlights
- Original steam locomotives and rolling stock
- Ride across the Milton Regis viaduct
- Free time at Kemsley Down
- Themed weekends and Santa Specials
Good to know
- Arrive about 15 minutes early to buy tickets at Sittingbourne Viaduct
- Santa Specials must be booked in advance
- Use ME10 2XD for sat nav, not the railway's PO Box postcode
Getting there
Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway, Sittingbourne Viaduct station, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2XD
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