The Westerham Valley Railway Association
About the Association
Following the closure of the much loved branch from Dunton Green to Westerham in 1961, and the brave attempts to re-open the line by the original Westerham Valley Railway Association which we have recreated, we hope to keep it’s memory alive for future generations .
Each station has its own page and other pages are devoted to the lines historically past.
Like all volunteer run societies we are always in need new members as well as funds
We will publish a newsletter “The Flyer” in its original format.
If you would like to support us or get further information please use the contact us page.
Meetings are held in the Kent area, as well as track walks
Can you help?
Were you, or do you know anyone who was a member of the original society? We are also looking for any photo’s or documents relating to the Original Society/association. We would be very grateful for any help. Please use the contact us page if you can assist. Thank you.
Update July 2026
We are pleased to say that membership is growing, with the addition of members of the original association. We are pleased to offer honorary membership to former assosiation members.
We are in the process of applying to the Charity Commission for charitable status, which will be of assistance to us and our future projects.
Although not strictly Westerham, we have applied to Historic England to obtain listed status for the 12 wheel Pullman car “Malaga” at the former Ian Allen offices at Sheperton.This historic vehicle is in danger of being broken up. We have a potential donor who is interested in saving it.Please contact us if you would be interested in this project.
Sadly the planning inspector found in favour of Gypsy/Travellers camp at the Brasted site, but we understand the local residents are continuing to fight the decision .
The latest Flyer news letter is in the process of being produced in it’s original format and should be ready soon.
Update February 2026
The Westerham Valley Railway Association are seriously concerned, as are local residents, about the Gypsy/Travellers camp set up on the old station and goods yard site at Brasted.
Sadly, the last remaining remnants of the railway architecture, including Southern Railway fencing and coal staves, have now been destroyed.
The Society had plans to errect a information point on the site together with a small museum.
The site owner purchased the land on the 10th June 2024. and stated the site was to be used for a vintage car restoration business.
Sadly, the last remaining remnants of the railway architecture, including Southern Railway fencing and coal staves, have now been destroyed.
The Society had plans to errect a information point on the site together with a small museum.
The site owner purchased the land on the 10th June 2024. and stated the site was to be used for a vintage car restoration business.
Last year, caravans began to appear on the site, accompanied by road construction equipment.
A planning application was made to Sevenoaks Council to allow a travellers’ site, but this was refused.
The Westerham Valley Railway society, have objected as well as local residents.
An appeal has been lodged by the site owner, and this is waiting for a decision by a planning inspector.
For full details of the applications and appeal, please follow the link below:
Please support us and the affected local residents and us by making your views known. You may use the contact us page or contact Sevenoaks council directly.
Thank you for your assistance.
A Note on Copyright
The photographs on this site come from various private collections and the former British Railways Board archives and areUsed with permission. The colour photographs were donated by a member, who obtained them from an auction site. The Westerham Valley RailwaySociety takes copyrights very seriously and would never intentionally infringe copyrights,we will immediately credit the copyright holders if so informed of any infringement.
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An amazing feat
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A view inside Westerham Box
A view of Westerham station and signal box in 1959 photo © BRB archives
Highly recommend reading for anyone interested in the WVR.
This book by the late Ron Strutt,to whom’s memory this site is dedicated tells the sad story of the end of the line, with many revelations and political pressures at the time. We occasionally have copies of this book for sale.
Page last updated July 2026© Westerham Valley Railway Society
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