Mid February: Start of Regular Services

As from Mid February 2011, we will be operating our Regular Steam services. We have planned an enthusiasts style timetable for the first weekend. Just over 5 locomotives from our fleet of 7 will operate over the weekend.

Locos:
Roundhouse "Lady Anne" No.1 "Hermione"
Roundhouse "Lady Anne" No.2 "Sir Davy Armstrong"
Darjeeling "B" class "Maid of Kent"
"Forney" No.6 "Salem"
Roundhouse "Jack" No.4 "Holman F Stephens"

Proposed Workings:
During the weekend we have planned a selection of unusual workings for you to enjoy. No's 1&5 will be double heading the first train of the day from Rye to Appledore and return at 9:00, with a photo runby included in the itinerary for good measure.
No.'s 6&2 will pair up to double head the 10:00 train from Rye to Appledore, (one way). The train will return to Rye as a banked service. No.4 "Holman F Stephens" will take charge of the 11:00 train from Rye to Appledore and return. The last train of the day will see the two "Lady Anne" locomotives take charge to double head the last train of the day from Rye to Appledore and return.

A roster will appear when I have confirmed final details.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
Event Organiser

K&SBLR On Tour: Selected days in 2011

The K&SBLR will be operating locomotives at various other railways and events throughout 2011. Indeed, some of our events include visits to Romney Marsh Engineering. Several double headed workings will operate during our visits, also we have single headed running at the Hopfeilds line and a special visit to the 2011 Bower Grove School Summer Fete. All locos will be involved. A double headed working will also operate at RMME as part of the commissioning of No.3 "Bower Grove".

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
Events Organiser

K&SBLR Heritage Event 2011: Date TBA

The Kent & Sussex Border Light Railway will be holding a series of Heritage Events throughout 2011, with the first of 3 scheduled to take place sometime during February 2010.

Locos:
Roundhouse "Lady Anne" No.1 "Hermione"
Roundhouse "Lady Anne" No.2 "Sir Davy Armstrong"
Roundhouse "Forney" No.6 "Salem"
Darjeeling "B" Class No.5 "Maid of Kent"
Darjeeling Garratt No.7 "Helen"

Station Pilot, Appledore:
"Lady Anne" No.3 "Bower Grove"

Proposed Roster:
Train 1 No.1 "Hermione" and No.2 "Sir Davy Armstrong" in, double headed out, double headed
Train 2 No.6 "Salem" and No.5 "Maid of Kent" in and out banked
Train 3 No.7 "Helen" Darjeeling Train in, Darjeeling Garratt out, "B" Class
Train 4 No.6 "Salem" American Heritage Train in, single headed out, double header "Sir Davy Armstrong"
Train 5 No.6 "Salem" and No.1 "Hermione" double header with American stock and two Darjeeling coaches

This roster may well change, although we do intend to run to the above roster. The event will be operating to a Green Service timetable.

Regards,
Steve Nelson,
General Manager

Chris Nelson,
Assistant Manager, Event Organiser and Regular Driver