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Forum: Railway News from around the World 5th April 2012, 21:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,223
Posted By Stopem
Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway to remain closed until further notice

We very much regret that due to the very recent discovery of hazardous materials in premises adjacent to the Railway we have been told that we are unable to operate trains until further notice.
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Forum: Narrow Gauge 5th April 2012, 21:07
Replies: 11
Views: 9,298
Posted By Stopem
We very much regret that due to the very recent...

We very much regret that due to the very recent discovery of hazardous materials in premises adjacent to the Railway we have been told that we are unable to operate trains until further notice.
...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 11th August 2011, 19:56
Replies: 11
Views: 9,298
Posted By Stopem
A quick update: The Railway reopened between...

A quick update:

The Railway reopened between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down at the end of May with trains every Sunday.

Steamy August will see trains running as follows:

Sunday...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 3rd October 2010, 10:12
Replies: 11
Views: 9,298
Posted By Stopem
The Railway will be partially reopening for four...

The Railway will be partially reopening for four days only in 2010 and then fully reopening in 2011.

I have uploaded a September Newsflash to the video section of this site explaining some of the...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 5th August 2010, 18:44
Replies: 4
Views: 5,563
Posted By Stopem
SKLR Podcast 5

The fifth podcast can now be found at various places online but the nearest is on this website!

Click on TV (above) then select Steam as the channel or search for SKLR.

The podcast is split...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 2nd August 2010, 07:03
Replies: 11
Views: 9,298
Posted By Stopem
Talks with the new owners continue to be positive...

Talks with the new owners continue to be positive but we are loathe to announce a reopening date until all necessary paperwork has been signed.

In the meantime, 'Melior' arrived at Whipsnade Zoo...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 8th June 2010, 19:15
Replies: 11
Views: 9,298
Posted By Stopem
Great news - the Mill site and 'service corridor'...

Great news - the Mill site and 'service corridor' has finally been sold.

We are now in talks with the new owners.

Paul
Press Officer
Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway
Forum: Narrow Gauge 8th June 2010, 19:13
Replies: 4
Views: 5,563
Posted By Stopem
SKLR Podcast 4

The fourth podcast is now available from http://stopem.libsyn.com or from iTunes. It features:

Some exciting news on the Railway
a guided tour of Kemsley Down
an introduction to Steam Railway...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 10th April 2010, 17:17
Replies: 4
Views: 5,563
Posted By Stopem
SKLR Podcast 3

The third podcast is now available from iTunes (search for Sittingbourne) or from the podcast blog page http://stopem.libsyn.com

This programme sees the introduction of actual video with exclusive...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 12th February 2010, 04:18
Replies: 4
Views: 5,563
Posted By Stopem
SKLR Podcast 2

Second podcast (audio-only version) now available at Libsyn or iTunes.

Over 80 downloads of Podcast 1 so thanks to everyone who downloaded it.

Paul
Forum: Narrow Gauge 25th January 2010, 20:35
Replies: 4
Views: 5,563
Posted By Stopem
Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Podcast

For those of you who have not heard of the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway, I have just started producing a podcast and the first one introduces the line and even includes a virtual trip from...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 11th December 2009, 05:04
Replies: 11
Views: 9,298
Posted By Stopem
'Melior' will be in steam at the New Year Steam...

'Melior' will be in steam at the New Year Steam Up at Preston Services, Preston-next-Wingham near Canterbury, on 2/3 January. Shortly after this event she will return to Kemsley Down (possibly via...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 20th May 2009, 18:33
Replies: 7
Views: 5,624
Posted By Stopem
I've just noticed that I haven't updated you on...

I've just noticed that I haven't updated you on the current situation so here goes:

GAP YEAR 2009

By taking a year out, or Gap Year, the Railway’s volunteer workforce will be able to catch up...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 20th May 2009, 18:28
Replies: 7
Views: 5,624
Posted By Stopem
Probably your only chance to travel behind one of...

Probably your only chance to travel behind one of our locos this year is fast approaching - we're taking 'Melior' and newly refurbished Coach 647 to the Preston Rally, near Canterbury, over the last...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 27th March 2009, 18:16
Replies: 7
Views: 5,624
Posted By Stopem
On behalf of everyone at the Railway - many...

On behalf of everyone at the Railway - many thanks for your support, particularly over this last, difficult year.

I hope to be able to share some more news next week.

Anyone interested in...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 20th December 2008, 11:25
Replies: 21
Views: 16,279
Posted By Stopem
SKLR closure notice

As it stands, the Railway will close after the last train on Boxing Day and we have until the end of January to clear the Sittingbourne site.

We are back in negotiation with m-real, our landlords,...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 18th December 2008, 19:11
Replies: 21
Views: 16,279
Posted By Stopem
Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway

The Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway is a 2ft 6in gauge, ex-industrial railway operating between Sittingbourne and Kemsley Paper Mills in Kent, UK.

The Railway has one of the oldest,...
Forum: Say Hello 18th December 2008, 19:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By Stopem
Hello all

Hi folks,

I too saw the advert in Railways Illustrated - good job!

I am the Press Officer for the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway in Kent, which is still looking as though it will be...
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