The Tenterden Light Railway was a 10-mile (16 km) long railway line that operated between Tenterden and Headcorn in Kent, England. It was a narrow-gauge railway, with a gauge of 2 ft 6 in (762 mm). The line opened in 1900 and closed in 1957.
History
The Tenterden Light Railway was built to serve the agricultural community in the Rother Valley. The line was used to transport goods and passengers, and it was a vital part of the local economy.
The line was initially very successful, but it began to decline in the 1930s, as more people began to use buses and cars to travel. The line was also hit hard by the Second World War, and it never fully recovered.
Late 70s or early 80s
In the late 1970s or early 1980s, there was a brief revival of interest in the Tenterden Light Railway. A group of volunteers formed the Tenterden Light Railway Preservation Society, and they began to restore the line. The society operated a number of heritage trains on the line, and they hoped to eventually reopen the line to the public.
However, the society was unable to secure the necessary funding to restore the line, and the project was eventually abandoned. The line is now derelict, and it is unlikely to ever be reopened.
Legacy
The Tenterden Light Railway was a popular tourist attraction in its day, and it is still fondly remembered by many people who live in the Rother Valley. The line is a reminder of the importance of railways in the past, and it is a valuable part of the local heritage.
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