Sittingbourne's Steam Railway Podcast

There's a lot of change this month - we're no longer using the COVID-19 Timetable. The video includes: details of the changes to the timetable details of the changes to the fares #LoveYourRailway Leader's last season How to find us A high-speed trip between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down a look at some of the things to see and do at Kemsley Down well behaved dogs are welcome Rail Riders Club members are welcome Edward Bear's Teddy Bears Picnic will be held on Sunday and Monday 29th and 30th  Gala Weekend may be returning next month As usual, full information can be found at www.sklr.net

Every Sunday in July we will be operating the COVID-19 Timetable, which is three trains per day at 11.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm. We intend to operate trains on Wednesday 28th July but we are awaiting details from the Government to decide on whether the COVID-19 Timetable continues or the 2021 Timetable kicks-in. As usual, all details can be found at www.sklr.net

Train are running every Sunday in June, departing Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 11.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm. Book your compartment by 5pm the day before travel, they cost £20 for up to 4 adults and 2 children for the return journey from Sittingbourne Viaduct station. Passengers with mobility issues should check our accessibility statement. All the information you could possibly need can be found at www.sklr.net

A short video with narration showing the first day of operation at Sittingbourne's Steam Railway in May 2021

The first of a series of short videos showing what to expect at Sittingbourne's Steam Railway. This video is about our Sittingbourne Viaduct station. As you will see it is sparsely populated with buildings, due to arson incidents.

I stopped podcasting because of the grief I received by bots when uploading it to YouTube. The bots claimed ownership of the music I was using, which was actually royalty-free. It then meant that YouTube our ads on the videos, which was not my intention and the bot-owners made money on my viewers, albeit very low in number but  that’s not the point.  I continue to make short videos and will soon be making a longer one that I will use YouTube music for to reduce the issues.  In the meantime, the videos will have no sound.    This video focuses on the train train services between July and September 2019. 

A video explaining how our Santa Specials work. There is no audio to this video.  This year’s Santa Specials are scheduled to be hauled by steam locomotive ‘Superb’.

Here’s a short trailer for December’s Santa Specials. Please note that there is no sound to this clip so you are safe from cheesey Christmas music! The podcast will return in October - it has been a crazy three months! I’ll explain more in the podcast. 

This is the fifth Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway Podcast. It is intended that the podcast will be produced monthly and represents a virtual journey round trip between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down.   In this episode: Outward journey: Steam locomotives Alpha, Triumph and Superb The latest news from the Railway A round up of what’s been going on at the Railway Return journey: What’s happening in June and July – a quiet month before Steam & Beer in July and the beginning of the school summer holidays. Also details of the Rail Gala at Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre in West Sussex on 8th & 9th Onward Connections: The Great Whipsnade Railway You can subscribe to the podcast through your favourite podcast provider, such as iTunes, or at www.stopem.libsyn.com or You Tube www.youtube.com/stopem Links: The Railway’s website – www.sklr.net The Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/sandklr The Facebook Group – www.facebook.com/groups/sandklr Twitter: @SandKLR www.twitter.com/SandKLR Paul’s Tumblr blog – www.stopem.net Paul’s Flickr photo collection – www.flickr.com/stopem Paul’s Instagram – stopembestie The Railway’s Blogger blog – http://sandklr.blogspot.com   To donate money to the Railway visit www.justgiving.com/sklr   Podcast links: Great Whipsnade Railway – https://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/visitor-information/jumbo-express?awc=2887_1496668549_96e94404fceeacc715396a33e283b86c  

This is the fourth Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway Podcast. It is intended that the podcast will be produced monthly and represents a virtual journey round trip between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down. In this episode: Steam locomotives Premier, Leader and Melior The latest news from the Railway A round up of what’s been going on at the Railway Return journey: What’s happening in May and June – Jack the Station Cat Weekend and the Teddy Bears Picnic followed by a quiet month before Steam & Beer in July. Also details of the Chatham Show on the first weekend in June. Onward Connections: Wheels of Time Bonus extras: Premier, Leader and Melior video May 2017 calendar page What’s on in May image Teddy Bears Picnic poster   You can subscribe to the podcast through your favourite podcast provider, such as iTunes, or at www.stopem.libsyn.com or You Tube www.youtube.com/stopem and don’t forget you can download our free app from your app store to keep up to date with the podcast and the bonus extras.   Railway Links:  The Railway’s website – sklr.net The Facebook Page – facebook.com/sandklr The Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/sandklr Twitter: @SandKLR Paul’s Tumblr blog – stopem.net Paul’s Flickr photo collection – flickr.com/stopem Paul’s Instagram – stopembestie The Railway’s Blogger blog – http://sandklr.blogspot.com The Railway’s Wheels of Time Page - http://www.sklr.net/visiting-us/wheels-of-time/ Premier Stay campaign – http://www.sklr.net/premier Email addresses: Feedback – publicity@sklr.net Shop – sales@sklr.net Volunteering – volunteer@sklr.net Information – info@sklr.net Ticket office – booking@sklr.net Podcast links: Wheels of Time – wheelsoftime.uk Jack the Station Cat – jackthestationcat.co.uk

This is the third Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway Podcast. It is intended that the podcast will be produced monthly and represents a virtual journey round trip between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down.  In this episode: Operating the Railway – preparing for the 2017 Season The latest news from the Railway A round up of what’s been going on at the Railway during the Work Weekends Return journey: What’s happening in April and May – last Work Weekend and the start of the season over Easter, closely followed by Jack the Station Cat Weekend and the Teddy Bears Picnic Onward Connections: Other railways in Kent Bonus Material: April calendar page Classic photo of Melior and train passing over Milton Regis Viaduct Jack the Station Cat Weekend poster You can subscribe to the podcast through your favourite podcast provider, such as iTunes, or at www.stopem.libsyn.com or You Tube www.youtube.com/stopem but the best way to receive it is through the Podcast App, just search for Sittingbourne in your app store to find it.  Sittingbourne's Steam Railway Links: The Railway’s website – www.sklr.net The Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/sandklr The Facebook Group – www.facebook.com/groups/sandklr Twitter: @SandKLR Paul’s Tumblr blog – www.stopem.net Paul’s Flickr photo collection – www.flickr.com/stopem Paul’s Instagram – stopembestie The Railway’s Blogger blog – http://sandklr.blogspot.com  Podcast links: Wheels of Time – www.wheelsoftime.uk Jack the Station Cat – www.jackthestationcat.co.uk Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway – www.bwlr.co.uk East Kent Railway – www.eastkentrailway.co.uk Kent & East Sussex Railway – www.kesr.org.uk Spa Valley Railway – www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk Music used in the podcast is royalty free from the following sources: Audiomagic Royalty Free Production Music Library Volume 1, ISI Jingles Royalty Free and Royalty Free Music World Easy Listening.

This is the first Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway Podcast. It is intended that the podcast will be produced monthly and represents a virtual journey round trip between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down. In this episode: • A guided tour of the Railway, including the line between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down stations • The latest news from the Railway • An interview with Josh Mepstead about the Garden Railway • Return journey: What’s happening in February – Work Weekends • Onward Connections: how to find out more about the Railway There is a bonus video accompanying this podcast - the trip between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down from a Go-Pro camera mounted next to Superb's chimney. The best way to see the podcast is through the Sittingbourne's Steam Railway Podcast App which is available from your App Store. You can subscribe to the podcast through your favourite podcast provider, such as iTunes, or at www.libsyn.com/stopem Links: The Railway’s website – www.sklr.net The Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/sandklr The Facebook Group – www.facebook.com/groups/sandklr Twitter: @SandKLR Paul’s Tumblr blog – www.stopem.net Paul’s Flickr photo collection – www.flickr.com/stopem Paul’s Instagram – stopembestie

This is the preview video for the 2017 Season which starts on Good Friday.  For more information visit the Railway's website or Facebook page.  App users can also download the 2017 Season poster. 

A short trailer for Santa Specials at Sittingbourne's Steam Railway in December. For more information click here.

A short film highlighting Steam & Beer 2016 on 2nd & 3rd July. 

A short film detailing the 2016 Season at Sittingbourne's Steam Railway. We have an event every month from March until September. For more information visit www.sklr.net

The Railway is closed until Good Friday but there's lots of work to be carried out before then. We will be holding Work Weekends every fortnight until we reopen.  This video was taken at the end of a Sittingbourne Viaduct-based Work Weekend and the train is returning tools etc to Kemsley Down.  Due to essential maintenance on Milton Regis Viaduct we may have to meet at Kemsley Paper Mill rather than Sittingbourne Viaduct station - click here for more information.

A short Christmas message ahead of the relaunch of Sittingbourne's Steam Railway Podcast. 

Whilst the Railway is closed during October and November, work will be carried out at Sittingbourne Viaduct station and at Kemsley Down. Work varies from gardening and painting to locomotive, coach, wagon, track or building maintenance.  Everyone's welcome to come along and help - click here for more details. 

Although the Gala Weekend has come and gone, we are now readying the Railway for Santa Specials in December - visit www.sklr.net for more information. 

Here's the trailer for the 2015 Season - visit www.sklr.net for more information. The Podcast will return soon as Sittingbourne's Steam Railway Podcast - this will improve the hits/search terms. I will also be launching an app soon for Apple and Android devices that will enable you to see the timetable and other information as well as listen to the podcast and watch videos like this one. I am having issues with my computer which is holding the whole process up but I think I will buy a new one to solve the issue!

This is the first of five parts. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down. This first part includes: Introduction - a quick introduction by Paul Best, host of the programme, and a look at Sittingbourne Viaduct station Ticket Office - latest news from the ticket office On the way to Kemsley Down - review of the 2012 Season from May to August Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net

Just realised that this podcast hadn't uploaded properly and therefore hasn't synced with iTunes - sorry, I will check in future! This part concludes Podcast #8 and features: Model Rail Radio - the internet's only live phone-in model railway radio show Behind the Scenes of the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway - this follows the closing credits The Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Podcast will return in December with new music and a slightly different look!

This is the fifth part of the 8th Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Podcast. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down stations. We finally depart Kemsley Down station for the return trip to Sittingbourne Viaduct station, on the way we will look at the construction of Sittingbourne Northern Relief Road bridge which crosses the track between Kemsley Down and Milton Regis (Asda) Halt. Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net

This is an additional part to celebrate the reopening of the Railway to Sittingbourne Viaduct station. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down. Don't forget Steam & Beer on 7/8 July - this sees the return of our annual beer festival at Kemsley Down. Steam locos Leader and Melior will be operating on both days. Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net

This is the third of five parts which will be released every other Wednesday. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down. This third part includes updates on the following: Carriage & Wagon Permanent Way Gardening & Landscaping Engine Shed Admin Block - some non-departmental items Newsprint - our press cuttings Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net

This is the second of five parts which will be released every fortnight or so. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down. This second part includes: arrival at Kemsley Down Special Announcement - news update Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net Sorry the podcast is late and shorter than usual, I'm trying to get back on track. Running time: 5m 03s

This is the first of five parts which will be released every other Wednesday. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Sittingbourne Viaduct and Kemsley Down. This first part includes: Introduction - a quick introduction by Paul Best, host of the programme Ticket Office - details of the 2012 fares On the way to Kemsley Down - preview of the 2012 Season Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net

This is the final part of the 7th Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Podcast. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down. This part introduces the podcast, website and mobile apps for Train Talk TV. Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net

This is the fourth of five parts which will be released every other Wednesday or so. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down. This fourth part features the changes to Sittingbourne Viaduct station with some comparisons between 2008 and 2011 as well as showing some of the work carried out here recently. Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net Running time: 11m 51s

This is the third of five parts which will be released every other Wednesday. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down. This third part includes updates on the following: Carriage & Wagon Permanent Way Gardening Museum Engine Shed Shop and Away Sales Footplate Café (including the podcast and logo) Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net. Running time: 9m 00s

This is the second of five parts which will be released every other Wednesday. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down. This second part includes: arrival at Kemsley Down Special Announcement - news update Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net.

This is the first of five parts which will be released every other Wednesday. The complete podcast consists of a virtual return journey between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down. This first part includes: Introduction - a quick introduction by Paul Best, host of the programme Ticket Office - an update on the latest news from the ticket office On the way to Kemsley Down - review of the 2011 Season Please email feedback to stopem@stopem.net. Running time: 10m 34s

Sorry for the gap in podcasts - here's an update for August. This podcast was recorded and produced entirely on my iPad2 without any additional support which explains the picture and sound quality issues. Enjoy! Paul

The final part of the sixth Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Podcast - we've arrived back at Milton Regis Halt so there's time for Onward Connections, in which you are introduced to Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine, and a spot of Admin.   Watch to the end for some exclusive footage for the next podcast.

This is the penultimate part of the sixth Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Podcast. This part shows highlights of the public operations at the Railway last October, from preparing Melior at the beginning of the day through to changing the operation of trains during the day. I hope you are enjoying these bite-sized chunks of podcast - this is the small version, for the larger screen version - check out the version on You Tube or www.railwayworld.tv Please send feedback to stopem@stopem.net

In this part we will tour Kemsley Down and catch up on the goings on of some of the departments based there in the Carriage & Wagon, Museum, Engine Shed, Railway Shop and Footplate Café segments. Whilst at the Footplate Café I talk about membership, the loss of three key members in three years and Work Weekends. The dates of Work Weekends can be found at our Facebook Group page, search for 'Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway'.

This is the Special Announcement feature at Kemsley Down, in the news this time: Public opening in October 2010 Members Tony Nokes and John Hindle have passed away Return to Sittingbourne Viaduct in 2011 Picture of the Day Return of the cat!

The second part of Podcast #6 includes the first part of the trip from Milton Regis (Asda) Halt to Kemsley Down and back.In this part I update you on passenger figures since we closed to the public in 2008 - eh?! - and feature Melior's trip to the Great Whipsnade Railway at Whipsnade Zoo.This is the HD version to iPhone size to make it easier to download. The full size Apple TV version is available on You Tube.This is the HD version to Apple TV definition, the other versions uploaded to other sites are to iPhone size to make it easier to download.

This is the long awaited first part of Podcast #6! As it's a new year I have started with an introduction to the Railway and a brief history of the line. The majority of this podcast was recorded in the Bar Car at Kemsley Down in January (on a very cold day!) so the sound quality isn't as good as my Snowball microphone, also it finishes rather abruptly but that was due to a corruption in the recorded file, as it was so close to the end it worked out okay. You'll notice that I don't look at the camera much - sorry about that, I'm not being rude but my autocue program had broken down, also I was intending to use this as a commentary track but actually quite enjoyed the interaction, perhaps the Bar Car (or other coach) could be my studio in the future! Each part will be uploaded as soon as it is done - due to the amount of news, Part 3 may turn into a full blown news programme! Don't forget to email feedback to me at stopem@stopem.net

A short video about the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway's 40th Anniversary Celebrations this weekend (30/31 October 2010) Find out more at - Website: www.sklr.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4868804097 Twitter: @SandKLR

A newsflash about the reopening of the Railway in October 2010 and April 2011

This is the third and final part of Podcast #5. Sorry for the delay in production. In this part: Melior's return trip from Preston Onward Connections - the Let's Talk Trains Show Admin - who to contact the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway, where to find the podcast and a sneak preview of the next podcast. Please feel free to leave feedback here or by email to stopem@stopem.net

Part 2 of the fifth SKLR Podcast. Kemsley Down, this is Kemsley Down includes these features: Special Announcement Railway Shoppe and Away Sales update Footplate Café - update and chat about podcast content and length - also some feedback! Newsprint - The Railway Magazine

Part 1 of the fifth SKLR Podcast. In this segment you'll find out what's going to be in Podcast 5 and start the journey to Kemsley Down with Coach 647's return to Kemsley Down from Preston, near Canterbury.

This is the audio version of the video podcast uploaded on 31 May 2010. It is slightly shorter due to the lack of video!  

The fourth Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway Podcast features: the latest news from the Railway a Guided Tour of Kemsley Down station including an introduction to the various departments based there the latest list of exhibitions we'll be attending Newsprint introduces you to Heritage Railway and Steam Railway magazines a footplate ride from Kemsley Down to Sittingbourne Viaduct Onward Connections features the Scotty Mason Show Admin - how to find out more about the Railway and maybe even make a donation to the Fighting Fund Sorry for the delay between podcasts, I'm trying to reduce this but I'm on a steep learning curve! As ever, please leave comments and suggestions or email me at stopem@stopem.net