In large part by pressure exerted by Stephens and his associates, it was decided to permit Light Railways and the K&ESR did so. There has been some resistance from two landowners with regard to the proposed reinstatement, while the third missing section of route adjoining Junction Road has now been acquired by RVR Ltd and made ready for tracklaying. The final passenger train over the line before closure was a Locomotive Club of Great Britain railtour on 11 June 1961. [2] A public inquiry took place in the summer of 2021, and the Secretary of State's decision on the order is expected to be given when the inquiry report has been submitted. Attention then focussed on extending from Robertsbridge to Northbridge Street, and this was followed by work to recast the Robertsbridge section in readiness for the planned eventual join-up with K&ESR's track, once the necessary permissions have been obtained and construction completed. The second-hand replacement stock obtained was at the time superior to virtually everything available on most rural branch lines. As with most heritage railways, the line has a number of paid employees to secure its continued operation and stages a variety of special events days to boost income. Southern Railway No. Most of the permanent way between Northiam and Bodiam has now been rebuilt to modern standards. RVR spokesman Mark Yonge said: This is a real red letter day and we are extremely pleased permission has now been granted. 2714. This awaits a public inquiry.[22]. The Rother Valley Railway proposes to restore the missing rail link between Bodiam and Robertsbridge. May have carried No. By end of 2013, the track had been laid from the newly built platform at Robertsbridge all the way to Northbridge Street over five newly rebuilt bridges, and during 2013 the first steam trains ran along this line since it was closed. But opponents fear it will leave an 'ugly scar' on the landscape, harm wildlife habitats and destroy the area's tranquillity. The Light Railways Act 1896 allowed for cheaper construction methods in return for a speed restriction. The next stage now is to seek the required Act of Parliament to secure the final go-ahead for construction of the missing two-mile link to begin. For the opening . (Pic: Colin Tyson). However, in 2011 this plan was dropped in favour of moving directly to a final layout suitable to handle the eventual traffic to and from Tenterden, with no interim railway operations. Their extension by West_Stanley Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:20 am They're extending to their original terminus at Robertsbridge, about 4 miles away from their current one at Bodium. Body scrapped in 1976. By Victorian standards construction progress was slow. One embankment is still visible but is covered by mature oak and other trees. Work is currently underway to widen the embankment adjacent to the turntable to provide a site for the planned loco shed. Built in 1906 using the bodies of two of the Hurst Nelson carriages on a new underframe. She has put up a poster protesting about proposed railway track extensions through her area, A train on the Kent and East Sussex Railway at Bodiam Station - part of the East Sussex Heritage Line, 'They are just big bullies who want their train set and don't seem to care what they have to do to get it. The main reasons for a separate organisation were to allow K&ESR to remain focussed on its existing activities, to avoid placing that activity at any financial risk, and to enable the new project to proceed with its own dedicated management team. In 1877, the Cranbrook and Paddock Wood Railway was incorporated, and powers obtained to build the northern section of the Weald of Kent Railway to transport agricultural produce and livestock from low-lying land adjacent to Wittersham Road to a better mainline connection. Purchased secondhand in 1906. 32655 was replaced by O1 31065 and 32678 banked the train to St Michael's. . Mr Crawley added: "We are happy to carry out these additional studies and look forward to reassuring these consultees that it will be possible to reinstate the full length of the railway between Tenterden and Robertsbridge, with all the benefits that would bring, without any unduly adverse effects.". The line was opened for freight between Robertsbridge and Rolvenden on 26 March 1900, and to passenger traffic on 2 April 1900. By the 1930s it had lost much of the traffic it had been built to carry. A pair of railcars. Could be used on either passenger or freight trains. Four cattle wagons were purchased in 1904, and another was purchased in 1928. At the Eastern end RVR has rebuilt this section of the railway from Bodiam to Junction Road so KESR was able to start running passenger trains in 2011. Purchased by the East Kent Light Railway in 1926. Body later used as a shed on a farm, where it survived until 1964. Hired or loaned to the Kent & East Sussex Light Railway. The extension to Headcorn had been built with heavier rails than the Robertsbridge - Rolvenden section, and thus had a higher axle loading allowing the use of heavier locomotives. 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As early as April 1948 it was considered for closure but 'it was generally considered that [closure] would not be a good policy to adopt so soon after the nationalisation of the railways and would bring forth an outcry from the public. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. Converted c1909 to a five compartment brake third. Indeed in the provision of steam heating it was in advance of many main lines. The RVR agreed to build and operate a line to Headcorn, in return for a financial guarantee to make up any losses. Originally numbered, Built as a Wolseley Siddeley motor car. The carriages were required for use in the filming of The Loves of Joanna Godden. 'Few preserved railways would seem to offer better prospects for an increase in "These are to better understand what effect a level crossing, which would only operate during off-peak hours, would have on the A21.". Despite legally authorised extensions over much of the Kent Weald to Maidstone, Rye and Cranbrook, lack of capital meant that only an extension to Headcorn was to be built and opened in 1905. The railway was further extended to a junction with the SECR at Headcorn, opening on the 15 May 1905. Operated under contract by William Hook & Son until the firm ceased trading in 1916. Scrapped in 1948. The locomotive works is located at Rolvenden station and has a viewing platform overlooking the works yard and a selection of former inter-modal shipping containers used for equipment storage. Later it was able to achieve charity status, and is led by the Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust. The vote is open until 20 March so please give him your support: Welcome to the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: Richard Crease/Alamy Live News. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? These locomotives worked on the line between 1948 and 1961. 2655 was loaned from 1939 to 1945, 2678 was loaned in 1940. This branch line closed to passenger traffic in 1954. 1426 was loaned to the Kent & East Sussex Light Railway in 1943. The financial position has since improved. In May 1983, Manning Wardle 'Charwelton' was derailed between Wittersham Road and Rolvenden causing damage to approximately 100 yards of track and to the locomotive's axle boxes. The extension was built and opened in 1905. Owned by the Rother Valley Railway and/or the Kent & East Sussex Light Railway. [16], Between 1928 and 1933, a through coach was added to the 5:15 pm from Cannon Street to Hastings, which was detached at Robertsbridge and worked on to Tenterden. Sold in 1909 to the. The RVR also owns a steam locomotive, Charwelton, which works on the K&ESR but is currently under overhaul at Rolvenden. This page was last edited on 2 February 2023, at 16:12. Such workings continued on a diminishing basis until the 1958 season. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Formerly a model of its kind the K&ESR was now perceived as a run-down decrepit railway of the greatest charm. RVR, which would pay 10 per cent above the market value of the land, is already building a heritage railway station opposite Robertsbridge mainline station and track has been laid for about half a mile towards the two farms. Fitted with a body similar to those used on buses and sent to the, A pair of railcars. DS377, 32636, 32640, 32641, 32644, 32655, 32659, 32662, 32670 and 32678. 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