Railtour to bring passengers to Swanage Diesel Gala and Beer Festival in style
The Swanage Railway is set to come alive on Saturday, 9 May, with its much-loved Diesel Gala and Beer Festival, drawing enthusiasts and day-trippers a…
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Original Swanage Railway restoration volunteers gather in Dorset for fiftieth anniversary
The volunteers who, as teenagers, began working to restore the Swanage Railway in 1976 have gathered to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary.
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a heritage railway
The Swanage Railway is holding a Community Weekend in February, when visitors can get the rare chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes.
Inspiration set to visit Swanage Railway in February
Next month, the Swanage Railway is set to see a visit from the Railway 200 Inspiration Train.
Swanage Railway gets ready for first event of 50th anniversary year
On 3rd and 4th January, the Swanage Railway is holding a ‘Winter Warm Up’ steam and diesel weekend as the first event of its 50th anniversary.
Volunteers at Swanage Railway stations win ten awards
Volunteers at the Swanage Railway in Dorset have won ten awards for floral and neighbourhood excellence in a regional competition,.
New Swanage Railway and Network Rail agreement officially signed
Network Rail and the Swanage Railway have officially signed a new agreement, which will benefit both organisations. The signing ceremony was held at Corfe Castle…
Dorset’s Swanage Railway announces six locomotives for Autumn Steam Gala
Swanage Railway has announced the six locomotives which will star in its three-day Autumn Steam Gala from Friday 12 September to Sunday 14 September 2…
Swanage Railway Volunteers to Run the ‘Sunset Shuttle’
A heritage diesel service, 'Sunset Shuttle', is being launched by Swanage Railway volunteers and will connect Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman’s Cross …
Swanage Railway’s ‘Road to Rail’ Event Returns
Swanage Railway volunteers will be fundraising through a special three-day steam rally, 'Roads to Rail', next to Norden station.