Railway Operating Days – Guest Engine
24 May - 26 May 2025
Railway Operating DAYS – Guest Engine
Savour the bygone age of industrial working railways when heritage locomotives ran through the dockyard.
This May Bank holiday, see Peckett No.1631 ‘Marcia’ running through the site, passing our three iconic ships. ‘Marcia’ is one of the UK’s smallest standard-gauge steam engines in operation.
During the day, you can also chat to our knowledgeable volunteers, see inside the loco shed, and see the work being carried out to restore and maintain the Dockyard’s home, heritage fleet.
‘Marcia’ was bought privately in 2024 and is visiting The Historic Dockyard Chatham courtesy of the Owner and The Kent and East Sussex Railway.
NB. The Dockyard’s railway is used for demonstration only and is unable to carry passengers.
About the Dockyard’s Railway
At its peak, it was estimated that there were approximately 17 miles of standard-gauge railway within the Dockyard. Today, there is just under 1 mile of track remaining. The section (laid tramway style) starts just outside the Historic Dockyard (adjacent to No.7 Slip) and runs through the middle of the site to the far end of Anchor Wharf.
Please Note
Please note, the railway is operated by volunteers. Occasionally, crew shortages, mechanical difficulties, or adverse weather conditions may force us to alter or cancel an advertised event.
CHDT cannot guarantee the times that the locomotive and/or crane will operate. Published lists of locomotives planned to be operating on any day are indicative only and subject to change without notice.
Images: c. Phil Edwards & Steve Town. All rights reserved.
