When did the Sheppey Light Railway close?
4 December 1950
It was engineered by Holman Fred Stephens and opened in 1901 and closed on 4 December 1950. Originally there were stations at Sheerness East, East Minster on Sea, Minster on Sea, Eastchurch and Leysdown. Two halts were opened in 1905 at Brambledown and Harty Road.
How do I get from London to Isle of Sheppey by train?
It takes an average of 1h 41m to travel from London to Sheerness-on-Sea by train, over a distance of around 38 miles (62 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from London to Sheerness-on-Sea and tickets for this journey start from £7.90 when you book in advance.
What is the Isle of Sheppey known for?
Dubbed Kent’s Treasure Island, the Isle of Sheppey offers adventure and a great escape; from sandy beaches to mind-expanding marshes and bird-packed reserves. Ride the waves at Minster Leas and the Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club in Sheerness, or go kayaking, boating and kiting at Barton’s Point Coastal Park.
Does leysdown have a train station?
Leysdown is a disused railway station in Leysdown-on-Sea. It opened in 1901 and closed in 1950. There are no substantial remains of the station.
When did the Sheppey Light Railway open and close?
The Sheppey Light Railway was a railway on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England which ran from Leysdown to Queenborough, where it connected with the South Eastern and Chatham Railway’s Sheerness Line. It was engineered by Holman Fred Stephens and opened in 1901 and closed on 4 December 1950.
When did Queenborough railway station become a junction?
On 15 May 1876, Queenborough became a junction station with the opening of a short spur to Queenborough Pier to serve steam ship services. A second line was added on 1 August 1901 with the opening of the Sheppey Light Railway, a 8.75-mile (14.08-kilometre) light railway across the Isle of Sheppey to Leysdown.
Why did Sheppey Dockyard close in Swale district?
A new bridge for Sheppey opened by Duchess of Kent. The Dockyard closed after 290 years of service to the Royal Navy. The Island Council taken over and incorporated into Swale District Council. Island cut off from mainland by snow and floods. And again in 1979 with floods.
Where was the fort on the Isle of Sheppey?
This was, at the time, the only building at Sheerness, Sheerness being a point of marshland protruding into the River Medway at the north west part of the Isle of Sheppey. In 1666, the new fort was designed and the building commenced. The fort was completely demolished in 1667 during the Dutch raid of the Medway.