Swanage Railway to re-create “The Royal Wessex” steam train
From 23rd July, the Swanage Railway is re-creating the 1950s ‘Royal Wessex’ steam train with trips in a historic 1930s Maunsell heritage carriage.
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Swanage Railway to hold nostalgic ‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally
Swanage Railway is to hold a nostalgic ‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally near Corfe Castle later this month.
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.
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.
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!
Swanage Railway prepares to hold Roads to Rail Event this August Bank Holiday
The Swanage Railway are preparing to hold a fundraising mini steam rally next to Norden station this August Bank Holiday Weekend.
Boiler Swap – Overhaul update on steam locomotive 31806 at Swanage RailwayÂ
The Swanage Railway has posted on their Facebook page an update on the overhaul work carried on Southern Railway (SR) U Class 'Mogul' 31806.
‘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