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The 563 Locomotive Group has announced the next stage in its project to return London & South Western Railway T9 Class 4-4-0 steam locomotive No. 120 to steam.

Original Swanage Railway restoration volunteers gather in Dorset for fiftieth anniversary

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February 20, 2026
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The volunteers who, as teenagers, began working to restore the Swanage Railway in 1976 have gathered to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary.

Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a heritage railway

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February 10, 2026
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The Swanage Railway is holding a Community Weekend in February, when visitors can get the rare chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes.

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.