The final two visiting locomotives have been announced
Category: Swanage Railway
Investigation underway after locomotive derails at heritage railway
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun an investigation into a derailment on the Swanage Railway yesterday, 11th May 2024. The incident involved BR Class 50 No. 50026 Indomitable at around 18:30 and saw evening trains at the Beer and Diesel F…
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, helping to tell the story of the transition of Britain’s railways from steam to diesel in the 1960s.
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, helping to tell the story of the transition of Britain’s railways from steam to diesel in the 1960s.
Volunteers look to restore steam locomotive in time for 130th birthday
Swanage Railway volunteers are raising funds to restore London and South Western Railway T9 Class No. 120 in time for its 130th Birthday in 2029.
Visiting locomotives to star at Hampshire railway gala
The Watercress Line between Alton and Alresford is set to delight visitors to this year’s Spring Steam Gala with two special visiting locomotives.
Swanage Railway to celebrate its heritage with a Victorian Weekend
The Swanage Railway is to hold a Victorian Weekend with two steam locomotives from the 1800s hauling the trains and staff in period costume.
Swanage Railway to celebrate its heritage with a Victorian Weekend
The Swanage Railway is to hold a Victorian Weekend with two steam locomotives from the 1800s hauling the trains and staff in period costume.
Swanage Railway withdraws plans for Wareham train service
The Swanage Railway has withdrawn its plans for a train service to connect Swanage with the mainline at Wareham.
Restoration of steam locomotive 563 rewarded with two national awards
Two Swanage Railway volunteers won national awards for the restoration of T3 No. 563 at the Heritage Railway Association’s Annual Awards evening.