Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Association
May the sun never set on the world's smallest mainline railway
Our original fleet of 90 year-old steam locomotives still work the line daily
An association of enthusiasts and dedicated supporters
Help us get steam up for the hundredth anniversary in 2027
Volunteers and paid staff keep the trains going
Our pair of mainline 15" gauge diesels are special too
The RHDRA contributed to Samson's overhaul and return to service
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Association - gateway to the enthusiasm behind the RHDR
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Our amazing story
Our story has GP racers, celebrities, speed; wartime battles and happy holidays – make it your story too!
RH&DR Green Goddess leaving Dymchurch
Become a member
Help us keep the railway running – details of how to join and membership benefits here.
What we do
Hands-on help, key roles, events, educating the public, conserving heritage, fund-raising read more here…
SUPPORT THE RAILWAY THROUGH COVID 19
HELPING TO FUND WINTER WORK 2020-2021
We need to raise £50,000 to be match-funded by RHDRA (making a total £100,000)
PLUS
a further direct grant from RHDRA funds of £100,000 to be directly used to relay track and renew the loco shed (overall total £200,000)
Please click here to read more
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RHDRA set to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
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Marshlander magazine
Full colour, four times a year – all the news and information for all members, young and old.
Armoured Wagon
A new project began in 2019 – the unique Armoured Wagon is to be rebuilt in 2020 – to join in this project, see
Manage my membership
Discover how you can be a part of RHDRA.
CORONAVIRUS AND THE RHDR – Supporting the Railway
RHDRA members wishing to book RHDR journeys should consult the RHDR website www.rhdr.org.uk or call 01797 724000
This number is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 12 noon to 5pm on Sundays.
RHDR Visitor Site
The Railway’s main portal for today’s information, tickets, and timetables.
Leaving a legacy
Legacies have enabled the railway to provide volunteer accommodation, do major repairs to locomotives and track, and much more.
Who is who in the RHDRA?
We are run entirely by volunteers.
Volunteer
Regular working parties, and lots of roles on the railway – from cleaning floors to driving trains!
