22^ndMarch - Easter Bunnies - 5759

24^thMay - Teddies Picnic - 5759

7^th/8^thJune - 1940's Re-enactment - 7105

6^thJuly - Vintage Vehicle Rally - 5759

27^thJuly - Heritage Bus Rally - 7105

9^thAugust - Summer Teddies Picnic - 5759

23^rdAugust - Summer Event - 5759

20^th21^stSeptember - EMU Days - 5759, 7105, 68001, 68002, 68008*

* It is hoped that 68008 will be attached to at least one train on this event. This will be the first time this MLV has been on a passenger train for what is estimated to be 16 years!

MLV S68008 arrives from Coventry Railway Centre - 7th September 2007

After a long awaited period, S68008, our third MLV finally arrived on the 7th September 2007, which means that the East Kent Railway now can claim to have the largest collection of BR Motor Luggage Vans (MLVs).

Due to the prolonged wet weather at Coventry, up until now it has not been possible to remove the MLV. Coupled with this, there were other vehicles in the way of S68008, some that were also due to leave the site, preventing the shunting that was required to position it for loading.

On the 7th July, a few of us took the opportunity to visit Coventry to check on '008 as some time had passed since our initial visit. Fortunately it had not deteriorated any further, and it was on this visit that it was prepared for the move. Assistance was given to the workforce at Coventry in the form of moving a couple of rails into place, required to shunt '008 out of its siding.

Please click on the link www.emus.co.uk to visit the Coventry Railway Centre website for more information on their site.

Basking in the Autumn sunshine: S68008 waits to be shunted from the Spur at Shepherdwell	Three MLVs at Shepherdswell: S68008 waits on the Spur as S68002 leads S68001 out of the platform

Three in line: S68008 is shunted by S68001 & 2 into Shepherdswell platform	Progress: Re-glazing work underway on the front end along with repainting into BR Green

For more informantion on the progress on S 68008, please click on the Preservation page.

EMU Days at the East Kent Railway - 28th & 29th July 2007

4, Yes 4! different EMUs were in action. All of our units were in operation over the two day event.
Train times from Shepherdswell were:

11.30 - 2EPB 5759
12.45 - 4Cep, 7105 with MLV 68002
14.00 - 4Cep 7105 with MLVs 68001 & 68002 - Boat Train
15.15 - 2EPB 5759 with MLV 68002


The motive power for the day was 09, D4113 (ex09025 ), except for the 14.00 Boat Train service, where part of the journey was worked under its own power using the MLVs.

All services which included 7105 had the Colonel's Bar open in S69013, the last remaining Bep Buffet Car. A wide selection of drinks and bar snacks were available.

The Group's sales stand was also in attendance.

The East Kent Railway's 1940s Weekend date has changed, it is now happening on 2&3 JUNE 2007!

7105 will be in operation with D4113 and the Colonel's Bar will be open on the Cep. A wide variety of military vehicles will be on display at Shepherdswell and Eythorne, recreating the War years in style!

5759's 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AT THE EAST KENT RAILWAY

SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST 2006

A very successful day! Trains departed Shepherdswell at: 11.30, 12.45, 14.00 & 15.15. A great day out for all the family was enjoyed by all of those that attended. The celebrations featured the Group's Electric Multiple Units in operation, a re-enactment boat train using MLV S68001 under its own power with 7105 and 4COR Motor Coach from 3142 on display at Eythorne station. On trains formed of 7105, in the buffet car "The Colonel's Bar" served a selection of beers, wine, soft drinks and snacks. Trains were loco hauled by 09025, except for when the MLV operated the boat train.