Steam Train on the K&ESR:: OS grid TQ8632 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

TQ8632 : Steam Train on the K&ESR

near to Tenterden, Kent, Great Britain

Steam Train on the K&ESR

The Headcorn to Robertsbridge line was closed in 1954.

In 1974, sections of the railway were reopened from Tenterden to Rolvenden Station, and has subsequently been extended to Bodiam. It is now is a successful tourist attraction.

There have been plans for many years by volunteers for The Rother Valley Rilway to link Bodiam back up to Robertsbridge, which would link the line back to the main railway network. It was due to be completed in 2010 but has been delayed. A 3.5km length of track needs to be relaid from Junction Road to Robertsbridge, and crossings of two busy roads, including the A21.

The route between Tenterden to Headcorn station is still visible but has been built on in places, so any reinstatement is now impossible.

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2012

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Grid Square: TQ8632, 137 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Julian P Guffogg (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Saturday, 29 September, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 29 September, 2012
Geographical Context: Railways
Near (from Tags): Tenterden
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 868 321 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:3.4979N 0:39.8611E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TQ 867 320
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)