May update on restoring Adams T3 steam locomotive No. 563
The 563 Locomotive Group has issued the latest update on restoring Adams T3 Class 4-4-0 No. 563 to running order.
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Work continues on 130-year-old steam locomotive No. 563’s tender tank
The Swanage Railway Trust's 563 Locomotive Group has given an update from Herston Works following the arrival of locomotive LSWR T3 No. 563's tender t…
Swanage Railway Trust’s 563 Locomotive Group launches £85,000 appeal to finish restoration of steam locomotive No. 563
The Victorian locomotives restoration process has taken six years and this final appeal could see her steam for the first time in 75 years this spring…
Swanage Railway to hold a ‘behind the scenes’ community engagement weekend
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the heritage railways event which will take place on the 11th and 12th of February 2023.
The 563 Locomotive Group reveals the achievement of a further milestone
Progress is well underway for T3 Class No.563 as the completion of its boiler stays allows the boiler to be test fitted in the frames.
December 2022 update on restoration of steam locomotive No. 563
As 2022 draws to a close, the Swanage Railway Trust has reported on progress with the restoration of Adams 4-4-0 T3 Class No. 563.
Swanage Railway Trust reaches target to restore tender of steam locomotive No. 563
The target of £25,000 to restore the tender of Adams 4-4-0 563 has been reached and the tender tank has been lifted from the chassis.
Less than £3,000 needed to restore tender of unique Victorian steam locomotive
An appeal by the Swanage Railway Trust to raise £25,000 restore the tender of a Victorian steam locomotive is less than £3,000 short of its total.
Swanage Railway Trust to match donations towards carriage shed appeal
The Swanage Railway Trust will be matching donations towards the Herston Carriage Shed Appeal to help raise the remaining money by the end of June 202…
Swanage Railway launches new video to boost £65,000 Appeal for Herston Carriage Shed
Volunteers at the Swanage Railway have produced a new fundraising video to explain they need £65,000 to allow work on the new Herston Carriage Shed t…
