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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.

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…

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.

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’s ‘Road to Rail’ Event Returns

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June 16, 2025
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Swanage Railway volunteers will be fundraising through a special three-day steam rally, ‘Roads to Rail’, next to Norden station.

Swanage Railway Volunteers to Have Recruitmant Stand on Waterloo Station

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May 13, 2025
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From Monday the 19th to Friday the 23rd of May, volunteers from Swanage Railway will be hosting an information and recruitment stand at Waterloo Station.