Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Station
Littlestone Road
New Romney Station is the headquarters of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. The engine sheds, workshops and main offices are all located here, as is the Romney Toy and Model Museum.
The 15-inch gauge line runs for 14 miles across the Marsh between Hythe and Dungeness. It was built by Capt. J.E.P. Howey, a wealthy motor racing driver and miniature railway enthusiast. The section between Hythe and New Romney was opened in 1927, and the extension to Dungeness opened the following year.
The engineer, architect and designer of the Railway was Henry Greenly. He modelled the 1/3 scale steam locomotives on the Pacifics of the London & North Eastern Railway, such as the famous Flying Scotsman. LNER influence was also visible in the original design of New Romney station, with its clock tower, forecourt and track layout, which was reminiscent of King's Cross. However, the station has been extensively altered since 1927.
Links
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Official web site
Other web sites devoted to the RH&DR
