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Rennes steam locomotive to visit the Swanage Railway

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January 11, 2026
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The Swanage Railway has announced its first guest for the upcoming Spring Steam Gala. Austerity No. WD152 Rennes will be visiting for the event, which…

Swanage Railway gets ready for first event of 50th anniversary year

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December 30, 2025
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On 3rd and 4th January, the Swanage Railway is holding a ‘Winter Warm Up’ steam and diesel weekend as the first event of its 50th anniversary.

Swanage Railway gets ready for first event of 50th anniversary year

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December 30, 2025
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On 3rd and 4th January, the Swanage Railway is holding a ‘Winter Warm Up’ steam and diesel weekend as the first event of its 50th anniversary.

Volunteers at Swanage Railway stations win ten awards

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December 25, 2025
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Volunteers at the Swanage Railway in Dorset have won ten awards for floral and neighbourhood excellence in a regional competition,.

New Swanage Railway and Network Rail agreement officially signed

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October 31, 2025
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Network Rail and the Swanage Railway have officially signed a new agreement, which will benefit both organisations. The signing ceremony was held at Corfe Castle…

West Somerset Railway to celebrate express locomotive development

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September 19, 2025
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Between the 17th and 19th of October, the West Somerset Railway is holding its Autumn Steam Gala.

Dorset’s Swanage Railway announces six locomotives for Autumn Steam Gala

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September 6, 2025
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Swanage Railway has announced the six locomotives which will star in its three-day Autumn Steam Gala from Friday 12 September to Sunday 14 September 2025.

Update on restoration of T9 Class steam locomotive No. 120

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September 3, 2025
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The Swanage Railway Trust, 563 Locomotive Group, has issued an update on progress with plans to restore LSWR T9 Class 4-4-0 No. 120.

Swanage Railway Volunteers to Run the ‘Sunset Shuttle’

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July 23, 2025
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A heritage diesel service, ‘Sunset Shuttle’, is being launched by Swanage Railway volunteers and will connect Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman’s Cross and Corfe Castle.

Swanage Railway Honours Royal Corps of Signals

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July 9, 2025
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A plaque and memorial have been unveiled at Herston Halt to honour the contributions that the Royal Corps of Signals made to the Swanage Railway over the past 40 years.