Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway, Heritage narrow-gauge railway in Kent, England
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway is a narrow-gauge heritage railway in Kent that spans just over two miles and operates along its original route. The line features preserved station buildings, period trains, and infrastructure that reflect its industrial origins as a working goods line.
This railway was created in the early 1900s to move supplies between a local dock and a paper mill, supporting industrial operations in the region. It later passed to volunteer operators who transformed it into a public heritage line accessible to railway enthusiasts.
The railway takes its name from the two locations it originally connected, both tied to industrial activity and goods movement. Today visitors experience how this working line has transformed into a space where the industrial past is kept alive through regular operations.
The railway operates on set days during its season and can be reached via its main station in town. Visitors should come prepared for outdoor travel with appropriate clothing since much of the journey passes through open countryside.
A striking feature is a large reinforced concrete viaduct that crosses the route, built in the early 1900s and counting among the longest of its kind in the country. This structure continues to carry trains today as part of the regular service.
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