Update on fleet of steam locomotives from Southern Locomotives Ltd
Southern Locomotives Ltd give updates to the locomotives that are under their care
Tag: Swanage Railway
Chief Exec appointed to ‘future proof’ the Swanage Railway
Abbie King has been appointed as the Swanage Railway’s first Chief Executive with the aim of developing and future-proofing the heritage railway. Abbie was previously…
Dorset heritage railway invites visitors to look behind the scenes
After hosting its Winter Warm-up earlier this month, the Swanage Railway will hold a Community Weekend next month.
Progress report of restoration of Swanage Railway Trust 4TC ‘push-pull’ set
The Swanage Railway Trust has issued an update on progress with the restoration of its 4TC diesel push-pull set.
53 years after last BR train, Swanage driver takes charge of heritage train
On New Year’s Day, a driver of a train from Swanage was the same one who drove trains to the town before British Rail withdrew its services.
Swanage Railway to open 2025 season with four historic locomotives
Next weekend in January, the Swanage Railway is to hold a ‘Winter Warm Up’ weekend starring four historic locomotives from the 1890s to the 1960s.
Boiler lifted out of frames for steam locomotive 30120
The 563 Locomotive Group has issued a report on progress in restoring London & South Western Railway T9 Class 4-4-0 No. 120.
Operational update on steam locomotive No. 563
The 563 Locomotive Group has given an end-of-year update on how T3 Class No. 563 has performed since returning to operational service.
Dorset heritage railway donates surplus wood to community group
Surplus wood from maintaining Harman’s Cross railway station on the Swanage Railway have been donated to a community project in Swanage.
Dorset heritage railway cancels popular steam gala
The Swanage Railway has announced that their Autumn Steam Gala has been cancelled.