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Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway
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The Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway in Kent is a 2ft 6in (762mm) gauge heritage railway that operates from Sittingbourne to the banks of The Swale. The line was formerly owned by Bowaters, the paper making firm, and was used to carry raw materials and finished products from Ridham Dock to and through the mill.
In 1905, the horse-drawn tramway operating around the paper mill was upgraded to steam operation with the purchase of two steam locomotives - Premier and Leader - which are celebrating their 100th birthday this year. Other locomotives were bought for use on the railway as the network expanded (see the website for more information).
In the 1960s a time and motion study was undertaken by the owners, Bowaters UK, and the railway was deemed to be more expensive than road transport and was closed. However, Bowaters UK offered the main line, some of the locos and rolling stock of the railway to the Locomotive Club of Great Britain for preservation as a tourist railway.
The railway is now operated by the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway and operates over almost two miles of the original main line from Sittingbourne Viaduct station to Kemsley Down station. It crosses one of the first and longest reinforced concrete viaducts in the world between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Milton Regis Halt stations.
Trains run every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from Easter to the end of September. There's an annual beer festival, gala weekend and other children-related events throughout the season.
For further information please visit the railway's website.
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