For 65 years Bowater's paper mills in Kent were served by an
extensive 2ft 6in gauge railway system. This connected the original
mill at Sittingbourne with the large mill at Kemsley and a private
dock at Ridham. Thousands of tons of coal, china clay, recycled
paper, wood pulp, logs and finished paper were hauled by a total of
sixteen narrow gauge and three standard gauge locos, in a twenty
four hour operation to keep the mills running. However, with the
dawn of modernisation in 1969 a portion of the route and stock soon
became the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway. Within this
bright new volume renowned enthusiast and model maker, Dave
Hammersley presents a nostalgic glimpse of the railway in Bowater's
days, when the line was well-maintained and working round the
clock. Steam locomotives appear around every corner, surrounded by
dramatic industrial landscapes. Each of the engines is pictured
alongside a concise description, finally concluding with a brief
look at the first year of preservation. An entertaining read and a
snapshot of an important moment in railway history, this book is a
must have for railway enthusiasts nationwide!
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