53 years after last BR train, Swanage driver takes charge of heritage train

On New Year’s Day, a driver of a train from Swanage was the same one who drove trains to the town before British Rail withdrew its services.

Volunteers at Swanage Railway stations win ten awards

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

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.

The Swanage Railway has withdrawn its plans for a train service to connect Swanage with the mainline at Wareham.