Swanage Railway unveils special steam locomotive headboards for Queen’s Jubilee
A Swanage Railway volunteer has crafted special headboards for steam locomotives on the Swanage Railway to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Heritage diesel locomotives arrive for Swanage Railway’s Diesel Gala
A convoy of four 1960s main line diesel has arrived at the Swanage Railway to star in the line’s eagerly Diesel Gala and Beer Festival.
Swanage Railway’s Diesel Gala & Beer Festival to welcome eight heritage locomotives
Eight diesel locomotives are to feature in the Swanage Railway’s Diesel Gala and Dorset Beer Festival that takes place from 6th to 8th May.
Last Corfe Castle signalman welcomes Swanage Railway commemoration train
The commemorative event saw the retired Corfe Castle signalman welcome the special train which marked the last British rail service to run on the bran…
Teenage passenger on last train to Swanage to drive 50th anniversary train
A volunteer at the Swanage Railway who rode on the last train to Swanage is to drive a special train marking its 50th-anniversary.
Swanage Railway Special: New Year travel for just 50p to mark 50th anniversary since closure
The Swanage Railway is set to run a three day New Year special heritage diesel service marking the 50th anniversary of the line's closure
More operating days as demand soars for Swanage Railway’s Steam and Lights trains
‘Steam and Lights’ festive trains return to Swanage Railway for 2021 with increased operating days to meet demand!
‘Unprecedented Demand’ leads to Swanage Railway adding more Steam and Lights trains
The Swanage Railway is going to operate two extra Steam and Lights trains on Thursday 31st December 2020 due to unprecedented demand
Victorian book gives insight into the building of the Swanage Railway
A unique Victorian book of land surveyors drawings has revealed how the branch line from Wareham to Swanage was built.