Southern Through the Ages Gala at the Kent & East Sussex Railway

The Kent & East Sussex Railway holds a two-day Southern Through the Ages gala on 7-8 November 2026, celebrating Southern Railway motive power on the heritage line between Tenterden and Bodiam. The intensive timetable of passenger, freight and mixed train services gives visitors a last chance to see LB&SCR Terrier No. 2678 Knowle in action before she is withdrawn for a major overhaul.

What’s on

• Last chance to see Terrier No. 2678 'Knowle' before her overhaul
• Class 205 'Hastings' DEMU No. 1118 in action
• Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 68032 running
• Intensive passenger, freight and mixed-traffic timetable to Bodiam