Steam locomotive 35018 British India Line set for Swanage Railway visit
The Swanage Railway has announced that, courtesy of West Coast Railways, 35018 British India Line will visit as part of the Strictly Bulleid II Gala.
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Steam locomotive 31806 set for Kent visit
The Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced the final two visitors for its upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala.
Investigation underway after locomotive derails at heritage railway
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun an investigation into a derailment on the Swanage Railway yesterday, 11th May 2024. The incident involved BR Class…
Dorset heritage railway to welcome nine diesel locos to annual gala and beer festival
Dorset's Swanage Railway's annual Diesel Gala will feature nine classic diesel locomotives, helping to tell the story of the transition of Britain's r…
Volunteers look to restore steam locomotive in time for 130th birthday
Swanage Railway volunteers are raising funds to restore London and South Western Railway T9 Class No. 120 in time for its 130th Birthday in 2029.
Visiting locomotives to star at Hampshire railway gala
The Watercress Line between Alton and Alresford is set to delight visitors to this year’s Spring Steam Gala with two special visiting locomotives.
Swanage Railway to celebrate its heritage with a Victorian Weekend
The Swanage Railway is to hold a Victorian Weekend with two steam locomotives from the 1800s hauling the trains and staff in period costume.
Swanage Railway withdraws plans for Wareham train service
The Swanage Railway has withdrawn its plans for a train service to connect Swanage with the mainline at Wareham.
Restoration of steam locomotive 563 rewarded with two national awards
Two Swanage Railway volunteers won national awards for the restoration of T3 No. 563 at the Heritage Railway Association’s Annual Awards evening.
Chance to go behind the scenes at the Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway is to hold an open weekend when the public will have the chance to look behind the scenes at the railway and its stations.