Latest News 2013

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Ranger Station Opens!

The Woodland Team have worked incredibly hard over the winter to construct a Ranger Station in the Knees Woodland, which houses a small museum of artefacts relating to the military use of the woods. The Station was officially opened on Saturday 30th March.

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"ThumpAid"

Help us return our beloved Thumper, 205001 to passenger service!

Any donations or advice would be greatly appreciated!

A site has been set up for online fundraising and can be found at http://www.everyclick.com/ekr

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"All change for Southcliffe!"

On Thursday 11th October, the railway was hired by Channel 4 for a new four-part drama due to be aired in 2013.

Many railway members made this event a success, by operating the Class 101 DMU and organising and carrying out all the tasks that go with it!

Report to follow!

Wigmore Lane reopens!

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Excellent news from the railway. The half mile Wigmore Lane extension has re-opened and at least one train per day is running down the line from Eythorne. This is of course subject to any events on the day. We are hoping the line will be used more regularly.