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.
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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…
Hampshire’s Watercress Line hosts Southern Six heritage railway meeting
The Watercress Line - Hampshire’s only standard gauge heritage railway - hosted a meeting the Southern Six group of heritage railways on Wednesday 1…
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.
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The Swanage Railway has withdrawn its plans for a train service to connect Swanage with the mainline at Wareham.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.
Swanage Railway to host ‘Winter Warm Up’ steam and diesel weekend
This coming weekend, the Swanage Railway will host a ‘Winter Warm Up’ event, featuring a mix of steam and diesel passenger trains to the Isle of P…