On Wednesday 9th August from around 11:00am the Kentish Belle will travel east along the whole length of the Kent Downs Line with stops at Charing and Ashford: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U54914/2023-08-09/detailed
Later in the day the train will pass through Sittingbourne, to Gillingham where it reverses and will use the Kemsley junction to turn around: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U54915/2023-08-09/detailed and https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U54916/2023-08-09/detailed
Around 7:15pm the Kentish Belle will pass through Paddock Wood and Tonbridge: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U54919/2023-08-09/detailed
If you are planning to watch please make sure you view from a place of safety. If you take any pictures please share them with Sustrans.org.uk via email reception@sustrans.org.uk .
Please be aware that whilst the intention is for a steam locomotive to head up the service, last minute changes can occur due to mechanical issues.
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