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Chief Exec appointed to ‘future proof’ the Swanage Railway

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January 25, 2025
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Abbie King has been appointed as the Swanage Railway’s first Chief Executive with the aim of developing and future-proofing the heritage railway. Abbie was previously…

Dorset heritage railway invites visitors to look behind the scenes

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January 23, 2025
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After hosting its Winter Warm-up earlier this month, the Swanage Railway will hold a Community Weekend next month.

Swanage Railway launches £20,000 appeal to restore ‘push pull’ set

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January 18, 2025
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The Swanage Railway has launched an appeal to complete restoration of an historic TC carriage to recreate a 1960s British Rail ‘push pull’ diesel train,

Dorset heritage railway donates surplus wood to community group

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October 28, 2024
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Surplus wood from maintaining Harman’s Cross railway station on the Swanage Railway have been donated to a community project in Swanage.

Concert raises £13,000 for Dorset heritage railway

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September 14, 2024
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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 cancer.

Network Rail train kills weeds on Dorset heritage railway

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September 6, 2024
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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.

Dorset heritage railway to benefit from memorial concert

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August 20, 2024
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“Music by the Sea’ in memory of Henry Searle will raise money for Swanage ‘Save Your Railway’ and local cancer charity.

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

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June 19, 2024
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Up to fifty vehicles to take part in fundraising event

Mechant Navy steam loco 35006 has Dorset stay extended

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June 3, 2024
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Swanage Railway has revealed that the Merchant Navy locomotive 35006 “Peninsular & Oriental S.N. Co” will take part in its Strictly Bulleid II event between this Friday and Sunday, 7-9 June – and will also run on the Railway during the following we…

D-Day Commemorative Plaque Unveiled in Dorset

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May 29, 2024
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Swanage mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with a plaque Commemorating fallen American troops