Tag: Swanage Railway

‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally to take place in Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck

Up to fifty vehicles to take part in fundraising event

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Thousands head to Swanage Railway gala

8 Bulleid Pacifics haul trains across special weekend

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Mechant Navy steam loco 35006 has Dorset stay extended

Swanage Railway has revealed that the Merchant Navy locomotive 35006 “Peninsular &…

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D-Day Commemorative Plaque Unveiled in Dorset

Swanage mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with a plaque Commemorating fallen…

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Steam locomotive 35018 British India Line set for Swanage Railway visit

The Swanage Railway has announced that, courtesy of West Coast Railways, 35018…

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Steam locomotive 31806 set for Kent visit

The final two visiting locomotives have been announced

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Investigation underway after locomotive derails at heritage railway

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun an investigation into a derailment…

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Dorset heritage railway to welcome nine diesel locos to annual gala and beer festival

Dorset's Swanage Railway's annual Diesel Gala will feature nine classic diesel locomotives,…

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Volunteers look to restore steam locomotive in time for 130th birthday

Swanage Railway volunteers are raising funds to restore London and South Western…

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Visiting locomotives to star at Hampshire railway gala

The Watercress Line between Alton and Alresford is set to delight visitors…

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