insideKENT Magazine Issue 70 - January 2018 | Page 57

VISITKENT
A NEW YEAR AT THE
ROMNEY, HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH RAILWAY
WITH A BUMPER YEAR FOR THEIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2017, THE ROMNEY, HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH
RAILWAY SHOWS NO SIGN OF SLOWING THE PACE. HAVING COMPLETED ADDITIONAL TRACK WORK OVER
THE WINTER THE RAILWAY IS ALL SET FOR A SPECTACULAR YEAR RUNNING EVERY WEEKEND FROM JANUARY
TO DECEMBER PLUS DAILY FROM THE END OF MARCH UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER.
A host of special events are sure to suit both
railway enthusiasts and family groups alike.
From the Steam and Diesel Gala (12th-13th
May) to two Family Weekends (Paddington
and PAW Patrol) the variety of events will not
disappoint. In addition to the popular annual
events such as Father’s Day Beer Festival and
Halloween there will also be additional one-
off celebrations such as the relaunch of
locomotive number 6, Samson, who was taken
out of service in 2013 to begin its full in-house
overhaul.
Extra celebrations to mark the unique
landscape of Dungeness include evening
diners, Discovery Days (in partnership with
EDF) and a special day to mark the 90th
anniversary of the opening of the line from
New Romney to Dungeness.
For those who are looking for a VIP experience,
look no further than the RH&DR’s Driver
Experience Days or Footplate Rides – the
perfect gift for the hard to buy for or as a
brilliant and unique treat for yourself.
For more information about the railway or to
pre-book your tickets please see
www.rhdr.org.uk or call 01797 362353,
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