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The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway 18-04-2012
Image by Karen Roe
Kent’s world famous mainline in miniature. First opened to traffic in July 1927 as the ‘World’s Smallest Public Railway’ and now covering a distance of 13.5 miles from the picturesque Cinque Port of Hythe, near the Channel Tunnel to the fishermans cottages and lighthouses at Dungeness.
There are seven stations on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway from which you can board a train and travel across the Romney Marsh.
Hythe – An attractive, small Cinque Port town with small shops, supermarkets, antique shops, an antiques market at the Malt House every Friday and Saturday, restaurants, pubs, swimming baths, sea front and walks or boating along the Royal Military Canal.
Dymchurch – ‘The Children’s Paradise’. Traditional seaside town with sandy beaches, fun fair, pubs, shops, cafes. Home of Russell Thorndyke’s smuggling vicar, Dr Syn.
St Mary’s Bay – 10 minutes walk from the sandy beaches, local shops, pub, take-away, Post Office.
Romney Warren Halt – Small halt serving the Romney Marsh Visitors Centre is the first new station to be opened on the railway in more than 60 years.
New Romney – Headquarters of the RH&DR with offices, workshops, engine shed, Toy and Model Museum. The town offers shops, supermarkets, cafes, parks.
Romney Sands – Formerly Maddieson’s Camp, this station serves the adjacent holiday camp and caravan site, Romney Tavern and fine, sandy beaches.
Dungeness – Protected shingle headland renowned for its plants and wildlife. With fishermans cottages, boats, lighthouses, pub, craft shop, power station.
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