USA Tank on the Kent and East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town Kent Happy Independence day July 4th USA

 Photo  Framemeplease 

Built for the United States Army Corps of Engineers as No 1968, and sent to the UK under Lend-Lease. Stored at Newbury Racecourse. One of fourteen purchased by the Southern Railway and sent to the Melbourne Military Railway for running in. Entered service with the Southern Railway in November 1947 as USA Class number 65. Renumbered 30065 by British Railways. Worked at Southampton Docks. Withdrawn, and entered Departmental service as DS237 at Ashford Wagon Works. Withdrawn in April 1967 and sold to Woodham Brothers, Barry, Wales in March 1968. Developed a hot box en route and dumped at Tonbridge. Sold to K&ESR in August 1968 and delivered the next month. arriving at Rolvenden a month later became  DS 237 No. 22.

No. 22 was the first large locomotive in service in 1974, proving itself very capable of hauling five coach trains up Tenterden bank. She was fitted with an extended bunker and a improved lubrication to overcome its bearing problems. In 1978 it exchanged boilers with No. 21 and after overhaul re-entered service in April 1981 in black livery lined out in red. Various mechanical problems occurred and were overcome before the boiler certificate again expired and the locomotive was taken out of traffic at the end of the 1990 season. Another extensive overhaul followed, the locomotive re-entering service as Southern Railway No. 65 in the summer of 1997. Its original post-war livery of black with sunshine lettering was now carried. However by 2002 a new firebox was required. This was fitted and a further overhaul undertaken the engine returning to service in 2008. has been  withdraw service on 1st January 2017 when its boiler certificate expired 

What's on in Tenterden Town Kent on Friday 21st July 2017

FRIDAY MARKET TENTERDEN SQUARE http://tenterdentown.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/friday-market-tenterden-market-square.html

TENTERDEN HIGH STREET MARKET http://tenterdentown.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/tenterden-town-high-street-market.html

Hi Kent hearing aid aftercare clinic Tenterden every Friday  10am 11am : Tenterden Gateway, Manor Row, High Street, Tenterden TN30 6HP.

Just the Ticket Memory Cafe  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Tenterden Town Station http://dementiafriendlykent.org.uk/my-area/activities/just-the-ticket-memory-cafe/

BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS BY DENNIS POTTER http://tenterdentown.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/blue-remembered-hills-tenterden-town.html

http://ryeeastsussex.blogspot.co.uk/

Directions in to Tenterden Town by car , bus , train and taxi http://tenterdentown.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/directions-in-to-tenterden-town-by-car.html

SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2017 ARMED FORCES DAY

17–18 June 2017

TENTERDEN ARMED FORCES DAY

When

12:00 am to 10:00 am

Location

Recreation Ground Rd
Tenterden TN30
UK

A display of stands, vehicles, entertainment, food and drink on the Recreation Ground with a Sleep Out overnight to raise money for Service Charities. There will be a march through the Town by Armed Forces personnel at 1400hrs.

CONTACT

Tel

07711558958

Email

se-reed1@rfca.org.uk

A Day out with Thomas & Friends at the Kent and East Sussex Railway

The following activities are included within the price of your ticket

Unlimited rides behind Thomas to Rolvenden Station & return

Shake hands with The Fat Controller

Meet Rusty & Dusty, Sir Topham's mischievous comedy sidekicks

Face Painting

Thomas DVD screening

Imagination Station

Day Out With Thomas Certificate

Balloon Modelling

Live Story re-enactments

Magic Show

Unlimited playtime on the roundabout, bouncy castle and soft play area

Goody bag for each child

 

Or call 01580 765155 for details

Day Out With Thomas™ Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends™ Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry ©2016 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.

Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Thomas & Friends and Day Out With Thomas are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. ©2016 HIT Entertainment Limited.

Kent and East Sussex Railway . Come a long and visit , and feel the power of Steam

All-day "TravelCard" Ticket - a great value day out

Our great value all-day TravelCard tickets allow unlimited travel along the full 10½ miles of the Railway. They allow a break in your journey so you can get off the train at any station and explore the area or visit one of the attractions nearby, for example, Bodiam Castle - show your valid K&ESR train ticket at the National Trust entrance to receive a discount on admission!

If you plan to make a day of your visit it’s easy to add a Big Breakfast, Cream Tea or Ploughmans Lunch to your itinerary – simply telephone 01580 765155 at least a day in advance to book.

For a small supplement payable to the Ticket Inspector on the train you can experience the luxury of First Class travel (where available), relaxing in comfort as the idyllic countryside rolls by.

http://www.kesr.org.uk/

Silcocks farm shop Tenterden 11th June is open farm Sunday , helping to raise funds for Canterbury oast trust

Silcocks Farm, TN30 6TL

Date: 11th June 2017

Time of event: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Address: Grange Road, , St Michaels, , Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6TL, United Kingdom

Event cost: Free

Highlights: Dairy; Beef; Sheep; Pigs; Flowers and plants; Environmental stewardship; Farm shop / retail 

Activites:         

Event contact

For more information please contact:

Tel - 01580 763351 

Email - silcocksfarmshop@outlook.com 

Web - Link

Event description

Static displays of tractors and equipment. Livestock displayed with near access and accessibility. On the spot descriptive talks and picture displays, showing how the farm works and its objectives. Visit to the milking-parlour to observe milking process. Visit to Cheese making facility to watch and learn about cheese making.
Conducted walks around the farm to identify crops and view various livestock in the fields.
Enjoy the farm produced or local refreshments and food available from the farm shop, cafe and shop.
Various pictorial displays and some competitions and quizzes organised for younger visitors. Farm staff always available to direct answer question and advise.

About Silcocks Farm

A MIXED ORGANIC LIVESTOCK FARM WITH DAIRY COWS,PEDIGREE HEREFORD BEEF HERD. SHEEP & PIGS. FARM SHOP & CAFE, BUTCHERY,
CHEESE MAKING. FARM WALKS.

A day out with Thomas 22nd July to the 24th July. At Tenterden Town

Tickets for A Day Out with Thomas 22nd - 24th July are now on sale!!  at the Kent and East Sussex Railway 

 Ticket is valid all day, meet the Fat Controller, take unlimited rides down the line (apx 20 mins) behind Thomas, enjoy platform rides behind a real steam engine, soft play, bouncy castles, unlimited rides on the carousel, facepainting, balloon modelling, storytelling with Rusty & Dusty, magic shows and much more! 

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas!

Join the Kent & East Sussex Railway as they welcome Thomas for a day of family fun. A ticket for Day Out With Thomas includes the train ride with Thomas as well as a variety of Thomas & Friends™ themed entertainment. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet The Fat Controller from the Island of Sodor.
EVENTS

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

Location: Kent & East Sussex Railway , Kent, TN30 6HE
July 22nd-24th 2017

Children of 14 years of age and under must be supervised by an adult at all times

*Booking Fees: 10% of ticket value, maximum £5.50 - Click here for more details.

If tickets are being posted to you, a delivery charge will also apply. Click here for more details.

Location: Kent & East Sussex Railway , Kent, TN30 6HE
July 22nd-