First guest steam locomotives announced for GCR Autumn Steam Gala
The Great Central Railway has confirmed two engines which, subject to availability, will be attending the line’s Autumn Steam Gala (ASG) in October. Guests The…
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June 2019 Update on Southern Locomotive Ltd’s steam locomotives
Two big finance aids have been offered to Southern Locomotive Ltd (SLL) by supporters to help maintain their fleet of steam engines, along with good…
Quick update on steam locomotives from Southern Locomotives Ltd
This small update by the company covers the current work on both engines at Tyseley Locomotives Works. 34070 “Manston” The plan is to overhaul “Manston”…
Steam locomotive 563 to return to steam!
The 563 Locomotive Group has announced that the Swanage Railway Trust has authorised the return to steam of its T3 No.563. The locomotive was transferred…
Flying Scotsman’s visit to Swanage deemed great success
The Swanage Railway has announced that the visit of the world-famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, has been judged as a ‘tremendous success’. Penny Vaudoyer, the daughter…
Steam locomotive update from Southern Locomotives Ltd – April 2019
Southern Locomotives Ltd (SLL) has been busy the past three months repairing and restoring their fleet of engines based at the Swanage Railway. 34010 “Sidmouth”…
Class 59 locomotive to visit the Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway has announced that 59003 ‘Yeoman Highlander’ will be visiting them in 2019. 59003 is visiting for the diesel gala, which is to…
Swanage set to welcome steam locomotive 46521
The Swanage Railway has announced that LMS Class 2 No.46521 will be visiting the line to bolster steam locomotive availability. The visit of 46521 coincides…
Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman arrives at the Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway has announced that Flying Scotsman has arrived on the Isle of Purbeck ahead of hauling services. Flying Scotsman arrived on the Swanage…
Road closures during steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman’s visit to Swanage
The Swanage Railway has released details of road closures and changes for when Flying Scotsman visits the line this March. Flying Scotsman is due to…