Progress report of restoration of Swanage Railway Trust 4TC ‘push-pull’ set
The Swanage Railway Trust has issued an update on progress with the restoration of its 4TC diesel push-pull set.
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53 years after last BR train, Swanage driver takes charge of heritage train
On New Year’s Day, a driver of a train from Swanage was the same one who drove trains to the town before British Rail withdrew its services.
Swanage Railway to open 2025 season with four historic locomotives
Next weekend in January, the Swanage Railway is to hold a ‘Winter Warm Up’ weekend starring four historic locomotives from the 1890s to the 1960s.
Boiler lifted out of frames for steam locomotive 30120
The 563 Locomotive Group has issued a report on progress in restoring London & South Western Railway T9 Class 4-4-0 No. 120.
Operational update on steam locomotive No. 563
The 563 Locomotive Group has given an end-of-year update on how T3 Class No. 563 has performed since returning to operational service.
Dorset heritage railway donates surplus wood to community group
Surplus wood from maintaining Harman’s Cross railway station on the Swanage Railway have been donated to a community project in Swanage.
Dorset heritage railway cancels popular steam gala
The Swanage Railway has announced that their Autumn Steam Gala has been cancelled.
Concert raises £13,000 for Dorset heritage railway
Swanage Railway Trust’ s “Save Your Railway Appeal” was a beneficiary of a concert held on31 August in memory of a Swanage man who died of cance…
Mainline return for steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone?
Southern Locomotives Ltd has released an update on 34028 Eddystone and a potential return to the mainline for the locomotive.
Network Rail train kills weeds on Dorset heritage railway
A Network Rail and Balfour Beatt, a Multi-Purpose Vehicle has treated weeds on the Swanage Railway in Dorset to help keep its lines weed-free.