RH&DR - Dungeness, Kent, UK
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Dragontree
N 50° 54.865 E 000° 58.223
31U E 357326 N 5642269
Here at Dungeness is the most southerly station on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. The flat, shingle expanse may be forgiven for its excellent camouflage of this scenic railway.
Waymark Code: WME6CH
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/09/2012
Views: 13
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway opened in July, 1927. It is 13.5 miles long and was once known as 'The World's Smallest Public Railway'. It was created by Captain Howey and built by Henry Greenly. The rail is a 15 inch gauge and has one-third full size steam and diesel engines.
At Dungeness there is a small station cafe and it is from here that the railway runs to the north east. It passes through Romney Sands, New Romney, Romney Warren Halt, St Mary's Bay, Dymchurch and Hythe.
Hythe is where the terminus station is located with a gift shop, whilst New Romney is the the location of the railway's headquarters. A famous model railway exhibition can be seen here at New Romney. Dymchurch is one of the stations offering access to the sandy beaches along this stretch of the coast. Whilst the small station of Romney Warren Halt gives access to the Kent Wildlife Trust's Romney Marsh Visitor Centre.
On offer are Steam Driving Experience Days including a standard, advanced and taster course. Footplate Rides are also offered for a 28 mile full round trip or less. The railway also makes an ideal venue for celebrations including weddings, birthdays and meetings. Or you can just enjoy the ride, whatever you choose.
Engine Type: Tourist line has more than one engine of various types
Gauge of Railway: Narrow
Approximate Adult Fare: 15.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 13.5 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2012 To: 12/31/2012
Frequency of departures: Everyday end of March to end of October with weekends and other days the rest of the year
Key Attractions:
Sandy beaches.
One of the largest shingle beaches in the world.
Eletric Boat Trips on the Hythe Royal Military Canal.
Kent Wildlife Trust's Romney Marsh Visitor Centre.
Walks and views across the sea.
Dr Syn, the fictional, smuggling vicar at Dymchurch.
Many shops and seaside town attractions.
The Light Railway Cafe at Dungeness.
Model Railway Exhibition at New Romney Station and the Heywood Buffet.
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.