Swanage Railway
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Go behind the scenes at Swanage
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A community engagement weekend is being held at the Swanage Railway to encourage more volunteers to help run and maintain the line.
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Christmas Steam and Lights trains return for third year at Swanage Railway
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Christmas Steam and Lights trains are set to light up Swanage Railway this festive season.
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The ‘Flying Scotsman’ arrives on the Swanage Railway for a three-week visit
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The world’s most famous steam locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ has arrived on the Swanage Railway for an historic visit with the record-breaking icon hauling trains for five days and being on public display for the public to visit its footplate for almost two weeks.
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Step towards No. 563 returning to steam
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A unique Victorian steam locomotive has been re-wheeled in “a hugely significant milestone” towards restoring the historic engine to full working order and returning it to steam for the first time since 1948.
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Popular event returns to Swanage Railway for first time since 2019
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Eight heritage diesel locomotives are to feature in the railway’s eagerly awaited first Diesel Gala and Beer Festival since 2019.
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Special 50th anniversary train service at Swanage Railway
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A Swanage Railway volunteer who rode on the last British Rail train from Wareham to Corfe Castle and Swanage as a young teenager in 1972 is to drive a special 50th anniversary train service.
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Swanage Railway announces Steam and Lights Christmas schedule
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Swanage Railway has announced the return of the evocative Steam and Lights Christmas trains after last year’s success.
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Roads to Rail event set for August Bank Holiday at Corfe Castle
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Swanage Railway volunteers are staging a steam rally next to Norden station near Corfe Castle to raise funds
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Railways returning to action!
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It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d bring you a list in alphabetical order of which venues are operating and when they’re set to recommence. Note however,…
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Swanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures
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The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.
