Historic Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway goes solar with community energy support
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Richard Styles
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Summary
The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RHDR), a historic miniature railway in Kent approaching its 100th anniversary, is transitioning to solar energy with support from Kent Community Energy. Despite its coal-burning locomotives, the railway is installing solar panels to power its operations, blending heritage preservation with renewable energy adoption. The article explores this unique intersection of vintage railway history and modern sustainability efforts.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledHow does a miniature railway, whose locomotives burn coal, go solar?
The railway is about to reach its 100th birthday milestone next year but some of its locomotives and equipment are already centenarians
The railway, once billed as the 'world's smallest public railway', has an odd history.
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