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  • May the sun never set on the world's smallest mainline railway
    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
    Our original fleet of 90 year-old steam locomotives still work the line daily
  • An association of enthusiasts and dedicated supporters
    An association of enthusiasts and dedicated supporters
  • Help us get steam up for the hundredth anniversary in 2027
    Help us get steam up for the hundredth anniversary in 2027
  • Volunteers and paid staff keep the trains going
    Volunteers and paid staff keep the trains going
  • Our pair of mainline 15" gauge diesels are special too
    Our pair of mainline 15" gauge diesels are special too
  • The RHDRA contributed to Samson's overhaul and return to service
    The RHDRA contributed to Samson's overhaul and return to service
  • Sir William McAlpine memorial plate on The Bug

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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

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Help us keep the railway running – details of how to join and membership benefits here.

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What we do

Hands-on help, key roles, events, educating the public, conserving heritage, fund-raising read more here…

Explaining how a steam locomotive works

SUPPORT THE RAILWAY THROUGH COVID 19

SUPPORT THE RAILWAY THIS WINTER

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Hercules Virtual Marathon

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Full colour, four times a year – all the news and information  for all members, young and old.

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Black Prince – Number 11

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CORONAVIRUS AND THE RHDR – Supporting the Railway

In line with current government restrictions, the railway is temporarily closed. Please keep checking the railway website www.rhdr.org.uk for the latest situation.

Lineup of steam locomotives

RHDR Visitor Site

The Railway’s main portal for today’s information, tickets, and timetables.

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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway train

Leaving a legacy

Legacies have enabled the railway to provide volunteer accommodation, do major repairs to locomotives and track, and much more.

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Who is who in the RHDRA?

We are run entirely by volunteers.

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Diesel locomotive cab

Volunteer

Regular working parties, and lots of roles on the railway – from cleaning floors to driving trains!

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