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Train named after British Rail manager to appear at Swanage Railway gala

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April 29, 2025
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One of the trains starring at the Swanage Railway’s Diesel Gala and Beer Festival will be Class 423 4VEP electric multiple unit No. 3417 Gordon Pettitt.

Heritage railway anniversary celebrations to echo to sound of historic horn being blown

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April 22, 2025
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A horn believed to have been blown to mark the departure of the first train from Swanage will sound again at Swanage station on Saturday, 17th May.

Spring Steam Gala of ‘Firsts’ features stella line up for Hampshire Railway

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April 4, 2025
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Three heritage engines to visit the Watercress Line later this month

Dorset road set for 5-day closure to allow for railway bridge repairs

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April 3, 2025
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The Swanage railway will undertake repairs to Grange Road bridge next week

Steam locomtoive 4953 Pitchford Hall set for Swanage Railway visit

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March 12, 2025
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The Swanage Railway has announced that 4953 Pitchford Hall is set to visit them for the first time as part of their Spring Steam Gala.

Steam locomotive 34092 City of Wells set for Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway gala visit

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February 7, 2025
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has announced that 34092 City of Wells is set to visit for their Cotswold Festival of Steam. 34092 City of…

Update on fleet of steam locomotives from Southern Locomotives Ltd

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February 7, 2025
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Southern Locomotives Ltd give updates to the locomotives that are under their care

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.

Progress report of restoration of Swanage Railway Trust 4TC ‘push-pull’ set

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January 20, 2025
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The Swanage Railway Trust has issued an update on progress with the restoration of its 4TC diesel push-pull set.