Number 87 – Spring
2002 |
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15-16 |
The way ahead
David Lloyd
The new General Manager outlines his vision for the future and commitment
to the volunteer |
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17 |
Tickets please!
Ken Dow and Duncan Buchanan
Analysis of passenger numbers for 2001. Overall total was 98,669,
10% down on the record number in 2000 |
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19-23 |
Hesperus: K&ESR’s
unique and largely forgotten locomotive
Brian Janes
History of K&ESR No. 8 ‘Hesperus’, built by Manning
Wardle in 1876 and formerly owned by the North Pembrokeshire & Fishguard
Railway and the Great Western Railway (No. 1380) |
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23-28 |
William Rigby – contractor to
the Colonel – Part 2
Tom Burnham
The later part of William Rigby’s career, from 1896 to his
death in 1929. Includes a list of locomotives known to have
been used by him |
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29-33 |
75 years of service: a recollection
of the Hastings Pullman Cars
Robin W. Doust
History of the six cars built to the Hastings line loading gauge
in 1926, and how ‘Barbara’ and Theodora’ came to
be preserved on the K&ESR |
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34-35 |
Steam & Country Fair – 2002
Graham Sivyer
Plans for this event, to be held at Northiam in July |
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36-38 |
What will help us become volunteers
Brian Janes
Discussion of ways in which more members can be encouraged to become
active volunteers |
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38-41 |
Ten years on
Neil Rose
Describes what happened on the railway on Thursday 5 July 2001, and
compares it with predictions made in 1981 and 1991 |
Number 88 – Summer 2002 |
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17 |
Our financial performance in 2001
Philip Shaw
Although the Tenterden Railway Co incurred an overall loss in 2001,
it was much less than had originally been expected. A return
to profit is expected in 2002 |
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20-21 |
The way things are now
Mike Esau
Three photographs of ‘Terrier’ 32678 taken during a ‘Sentimental
Journeys’ photographic charter in February 2002, and one of
the same locomotive on a hop pickers’ special at Bodiam in
September 1957 |
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22-26 |
‘Bodiam’ returns
Gerald Siviour
The history of this ‘Terrier’ locomotive, built in 1872
as LB&SCR No.70 ‘Poplar’ and sold to the Rother Valley
Light Railway in 1901 as their No.3 ‘Bodiam’. An
overhaul is well advanced |
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27-31 |
Now it can be
told…
John Miller
The planning of a visit by the Queen Mother to Tenterden and the
K&ESR in June 1982. Graham Williams, the guard of the Royal
train, recalls his part in the event |
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32-37 |
Reflections on
the K&ESR’s
Pickering steam railcar
Brian Janes
Details of the 4-wheeled steam railcar built by Pickerings of Wishaw
for the K&ESR in 1905. See also letter giving additional
details, Tenterden Terrier No. 94, 39, Summer 2004 |
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40-41 |
I want to do it again
Iain (‘Jock’) Pringle
Memories of twenty years as a volunteer cleaner and fireman on the
K&ESR |
Number 89 – Winter 2002 |
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18-21 |
Hopping Weekend
John Miller
Report on this special event, held over the weekend of 14/15 September. In
preparation, a pair of replica 'hoppers huts' were built at the back
of the picnic area at Bodiam station |
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22-25 |
The Chattenden & Upnor
Railway
Norman A Johnson
History of this 2ft 6in gauge railway in North Kent, originally built
by the Royal Engineers and taken over by the Admiralty in 1905 for
transporting munitions and stores between depots. The
line was abandoned in 1961 |
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26-29 |
Welsh narrow gauge heritage remembered
Tom Burnham
A survey of recent developments on the two narrow railways in North
Wales with which Colonel Stephens was involved – the Festiniog
and the Welsh Highland |
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31-34 |
Locomotives of
the East Kent Railway – Part
1
Brian Janes
A re-examination of East Kent locomotive history based on documents
in the Colonel Stephens Archive. This first part deals with
No. 1 (Fox, Walker & Co. 0-6-0ST, works No. 271 of 1875), No.
2 “Walton Park” (Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST, works No.
823 of 1908, previously on the weston, Clevedon & Portishead),
and No. 3 (“Ilfracombe Goods” 0-6-0, ex L&SWR No.
0394). Also mentions two K&ESR engines hired to the east
Kent at various times, “Northiam” and “Hecate” |
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35-37 |
The Chairman's speech
Norman Brice
Presentation to the members at the annual general meeting on 12th
October 2002 |
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37-38 |
Our charitable
status – is this
a valuable asset?
Philip Shaw
Benefits of the Tenterden Railway Company's status as a company limited
by guarantee and a charity. Implications of recent developments
in charity law are discussed |
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39-40 |
Steam & Country
Fair 2002
Philip Shaw
Report on this event, held at Northiam on the weekend of 20/21 July |
Number 90 – Spring 2003 |
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20-21 |
Crossing at Cranbrook
John Liddell
Photographs of the rebuilding of Cranbrook Road level crossing in
January 2003 |
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22-23 |
Tickets please!
Ken Dow and Duncan Buchanan
Analysis of passenger numbers for 2002. Total was 92,144, 6.3%
down on 2001, but the 24% reduction in overall passenger service
meant that trains were better filled and more profitable |
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23-28 |
The Ridham Dock Light Railway
Tom Burnham
History of this industrial line connecting with the Sittingbourne
to Sheerness branch |
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30-32 |
Treasure Hunt
Ian Dow
A K&ESR signalman and retired BBC engineering manager takes a
look behind the scenes at this television programme, broadcast on
18th December 2002, which featured the K&ESR |
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33-35 |
Locomotives of
the East Kent Railway – Part
2
Brian Janes
Describes the history of three more locomotives: No. 4 (Kerr Stuart “Victory” class
0-6-0T, works No. 3067 of 1917), No. 5 (Adams “Radial” 4-4-2T,
ex L&SWR No. 0488 of 1886) and No. 7 (Beattie 0-6-0ST, ex L&SWR
No. 0127 of 1882) |
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36-39 |
For our mutual improvement
Tom White
The K&ESR has revived the Victorian institution of the Mutual
Improvement Class, designed to broaden and expand members' skills
in a range of safety and operating procedures |
Number 91 – Summer 2003 |
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19, 22 |
From red to black
Philip Shaw
Review of the accounts for 2002, which show that there has been a
considerable improvement in the Company's finances, with a profit
of £75,952 compared with a loss of £39,403 in the previous
year |
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23-25 |
Twins together
Norman Brice
Report of the Fête de la Vapeur organised by the Chemin de
Fer de la Baie de Somme in April 2003. The K&ESR was represented
by 'P' class 060T No. 753. See also letter describing a visitor’s
experience, Tenterden Terrier No. 93, 39-40, Spring 2004 |
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26-29 |
Trials with railmotors:
how the first Ford railmotors entered K&ESR service
Brian Janes
Article based on reports in the K&ESR archives on the performance
of the first Ford railmotor set introduced in 1923 |
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30-34 |
Rolvenden Steam Enterprises
Richard Crumpling
Formed in 1979, RSE is a group of members which owns four Austerity
060ST locomotives used on the K&ESR |
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35-37 |
Another centenary...
John Miller
Describes the re-enactment on Sunday 16th March 2003 of the opening
of the extension of the Rother Valley Railway to Tenterden Town in
1903 |
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38-41 |
Locomotives of
the East Kent Railway – Part
3
Brian Janes
The last part of this history deals with the O and O1 class 060 tender
engines owned by the East Kent and gives a table of all East Kent
locomotives |
Number 92 – Winter 2003 |
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22-24 |
The best light railway locomotive of
all?
Brian Janes
Describes the return to service of 060 pannier tank No. 1638. It
was built at Swindon in 1951 to a modified GWR design and saw service
on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway, among other places |
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25-26 |
AGM report – 11
October 2003
Report of the Company's annual general meeting, including the text
of the Chairman's statement, results of the election of directors
and awards to members |
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27-29 |
Virtual preservation and re-creation
Paul Gausden
Describes how a range of K&ESR stock has been created for Microsoft
Train Simulator |
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30 |
The TRC Interreg project
Mike Grant
European Union Interreg funding has been approved for a tourism project
by the K&ESR and the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme. Outputs
required include a multi-lingual promotional leaflet, work exchanges
between the railways, locomotive exchanges and displays in each country |
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34-36 |
The station – Tenterden
Town in the 1920s
Tom Burnham
Extracts from A Parcel of Kent by F.J. Harvey Darton (1878-1936),
published in 1924, which refer to the K&ESR, together with biographical
notes on the author |
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37-41 |
The twilight years of the Camber Tram
Brian Janes
Account of the Rye & Camber Tramway from the late 1930s, based
mainly on papers from the company's land agents, Vidler and Co. |
Number 93 – Spring 2004 |
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22-23 |
Saturday 2nd January 1954
Ralph Gillam
Recollections of the last train round trip from Headcorn to Robertsbridge
and back with a party from the Norbury and South London Transport
Club on the last day of passenger services on the K&ESR. Photographs
by Colin Hogg taken on the same day are reproduced on pages 20-21 |
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24 |
How did we do in 2003?
Unaudited accounts for 2003 indicate a significant overall profit
and a further reduction in the level of debt |
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25 |
Tickets please!
Ken Dow
Total passengers carried increased by more than 4% over 2002 to 96,580. Average
number of passengers per train increased from 87 to 89, despite increasing
the number of running days from 168 to 175 |
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26-27 |
The signal box
Anthony Cooke
Outlines the training required to become a signalman on the K&ESR |
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28-32 |
The ‘Buckets’
Brian Janes
Since reopening of the K&ESR as a heritage line, a mainstay of
the locomotive fleet has been the 0-6-0ST class variously known as
Austerities, J94, Hunslet 18 inch and, in K&ESR operating circles
at least, Buckets. This article sets out the background
and origins of these rugged, if not always loved, saddle tanks. See
also letter referring to RSH 7086/43, WD No. 75050 and at one time
K&ESR No. 27, Tenterden Terrier No. 94, 41, Summer 2004 |
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33-36 |
The Kent and East
Sussex Railway – an
appreciation of the old company
Brian Janes
With the railway finally achieving the legal name under which it
has traded for so long, this article looks back at the achievements
of the company that first acquired that name 100 years ago |
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36-38 |
Change at Shepherdswell: how Golgotha
Tunnel came about
Brian Janes
Discusses the reasons for changes in the original plans for the East
Kent Railways between Shepherdswell and Tilmanstone in 1911-13 |
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Number 94 – Summer
2004 |
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15-18 |
The Woolwich coach
Brian Janes
Built for the North London Railway at Wolverton in 1911, this four-wheeled
brake was sold to Woolwich Arsenal in about 1940 and was the first
carriage on the preservation-era K&ESR in 1964. It has
now been restored to passenger service with the aid of a grant from
the Millenium Commission, painted in LMS livery and numbered 7965. |
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19-21 |
The railway experience
Philip Shaw
One of the visitor attractions of the K&ESR is the introduction
to driving course, in which participants are taught the skills required
to drive a steam engine. The programme is described, and illustrated
with photographs by Brian Stephenson |
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22-23 |
New siding to Quarry Farm
Mark Yonge
The Rother Valley Railway Ltd has agreed to allow the K&ESR to
relay track on some 200 metres of formation that it owns beyond the
limit of K&ESR ownership at Bodiam. The Rother Valley Railway
is also planning to reinstate a section of embankment beyond this
point. This forms part of the long-term objective of rebuilding
the link between Bodiam and Robertsbridge |
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24-30 |
Colonel Stephens in West Somerset
Tom Burnham
In 1917, H.F. Stephens became a director of the west Somerset Mineral
Railway, although the line had seen no traffic since 1911 and the
track had been lifted |
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31-34 |
Rails at Rye Harbour
Kevin Payne
The complex history of industry at Rye Harbour, and its associated
railways, both standard gauge (connected to the South Eastern Railways
goods-only branch) and narrow (mostly 2-foot) gauge |
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35-38 |
A question of attribution
Brian Janes
A carriage body stored by the London Transport Museum at Acton is
shown to be that of Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Light Railway
carriage No. 7, probably Metropolitan Railway No. 337 |
Number 95 – Winter
2004 |
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16-17 |
The AGM speech 2004
Norman Brice
Transcript of the report by the Chairman to the Annual General Meeting
on 9 October 2004 |
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22-23 |
New man at the helm
Nick Pallant
An interview with Graham Baldwin, the new general manager of the
K&ESR |
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24-28 |
The Kipling connection
Philip Shaw
The Museum has acquired three letters written by Rudyard Kipling
to H.F. Stephens between July 1918 and January 1929. The letters
are reproduced and their background is discussed. See also
a letter and a correction to this article, Tenterden Terrier No.96,
34-35, Spring 2005 |
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29-32 |
Stopped at Llanymynech
Brian Janes
A look at the inter-railway politics that led the Shropshire & Montgomeryshire
to be starved of traffic at its western end, with particular reference
to the Nantmawr quarry traffic. Mentions the role of the Earl
of Bradford and F.C. Matthews in negotiations with the Cambrian Railways |
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33 |
New boy
Stan Kemp
A member of the Tuesday Group discusses the problems of producing
what is both a working museum and a financially viable tourist attraction |
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36-41 |
Summer outing to Shepherdswell
Ralph Gillam
Recollections of the visit of the Norbury and South London Transport
Club to the East Kent Light Railway on 24 July 1948 |
