Good morning! Steam returns to in Swanage Railway on July 18th. SR U class No.31806 will be kicking off our return to steam with 4 round trips from Swanage. The times are 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00 ex Swanage. Visit the link below to book your tickets! Remember to click the Gift Aid button at the end of your booking please. (UK taxpayers only) https://swanagerailway.co.uk/re-opening-services | Swanage Railway
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Good morning! Steam returns to in Swanage Railway on July 18th. SR U class No.31806 will be kicking off our return to steam with 4 round trips from Swanage. The times are 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00 ex Swanage. Visit the link below to book your tickets! Remember to click the Gift Aid button at the end of your booking please. (UK taxpayers only) https://swanagerailway.co.uk/re-opening-services | Swanage Railway
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In the second episode of our two part series, Josh finds out what the railway means to the community by talking to one of our local businesses along with South Dorset MP; Richard Drax, Swanage Town Cllr and Chair of the Tourism Committee; Caroline Finch and Swanage Town Mayor and Cllr; Mike Bonfield. It's taken over 40 years to lovingly but painstakingly reconnect Swanage to the mainline railway network at Wareham but to give the railway a future, we need your help to fight for its existence! To
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In the second episode of our two part series, Josh finds out what the railway means to the community by talking to one of our local businesses along with South Dorset MP; Richard Drax, Swanage Town Cllr and Chair of the Tourism Committee; Caroline Finch and Swanage Town Mayor and Cllr; Mike Bonfield. It's taken over 40 years to lovingly but painstakingly reconnect Swanage to the mainline railway network at Wareham but to give the railway a future, we need your help to fight for its existence! To
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The wait is over… Father Christmas is back! 🎅🏻 Step aboard the Yuletide Express for festive sparkle, elves, and unforgettable family memories. 🎄 The Yuletide Express will be running on selected dates throughout November and December! Book today by clicking here - https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/father-christmas-yuletide-express | Swanage Railway
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The wait is over… Father Christmas is back! 🎅🏻 Step aboard the Yuletide Express for festive sparkle, elves, and unforgettable family memories. 🎄 The Yuletide Express will be running on selected dates throughout November and December! Book today by clicking here - https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/father-christmas-yuletide-express | Swanage Railway
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Additional date! Friday 11th of December. Bookings open today 10.00am. https://swanagerailway.co.uk/events/detail/steam-lights All dates sold out. Make wonderful and magical memories in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to a new festive first for the Swanage Railway – an evocative, dramatic and colourful Steam and Lights train journey through the Isle of Purbeck countryside! https://swanagerailway.co.uk/events/detail/steam-lights | Swanage Railway
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Additional date! Friday 11th of December. Bookings open today 10.00am. https://swanagerailway.co.uk/events/detail/steam-lights All dates sold out. Make wonderful and magical memories in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to a new festive first for the Swanage Railway – an evocative, dramatic and colourful Steam and Lights train journey through the Isle of Purbeck countryside! https://swanagerailway.co.uk/events/detail/steam-lights | Swanage Railway
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This time last week, the Swanage Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group launched their Project 120. This will see sole surviving T9 Class - 30120 receive a mechanical assessment, ahead of a commitment to return the Victorian veteran to steam. Owned by the National Railway Museum and on loan to the 563LG, 30120 left SR metals last week, heading for the Flour Mill workshop in the Forest of Dean as part of the initiative. You can find out more about the project at the groups website - http://563locomot
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This time last week, the Swanage Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group launched their Project 120. This will see sole surviving T9 Class - 30120 receive a mechanical assessment, ahead of a commitment to return the Victorian veteran to steam. Owned by the National Railway Museum and on loan to the 563LG, 30120 left SR metals last week, heading for the Flour Mill workshop in the Forest of Dean as part of the initiative. You can find out more about the project at the groups website - http://563locomot
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Visitors to the Swanage Railway over the next two days will be able to take in the sights sounds and smells of steam once again as U Class locomotive 31806 is out and about working a number of training trains for our volunteers, to ensure that everyone is ready for the return of steam passenger trains from Saturday! Our passenger trains today and tomorrow will be in the hands of one of our faithful Class 33 locomotives, with 33111 doing the honours today. Anyone looking to enjoy a ride behind on
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Visitors to the Swanage Railway over the next two days will be able to take in the sights sounds and smells of steam once again as U Class locomotive 31806 is out and about working a number of training trains for our volunteers, to ensure that everyone is ready for the return of steam passenger trains from Saturday! Our passenger trains today and tomorrow will be in the hands of one of our faithful Class 33 locomotives, with 33111 doing the honours today. Anyone looking to enjoy a ride behind on
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In 2023 we made a visit to the Swanage Railway for their spring gala. Who visited this event? What are your memories? Do you recall what locomotives visited for this event? Tell us in the comments 👇 #swanagerailway #trains #memories #railway #swanage #steamlocomotive #steamtrain | Steam Sounds Supreme
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In 2023 we made a visit to the Swanage Railway for their spring gala. Who visited this event? What are your memories? Do you recall what locomotives visited for this event? Tell us in the comments 👇 #swanagerailway #trains #memories #railway #swanage #steamlocomotive #steamtrain | Steam Sounds Supreme
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Banging first weekend for Swanage Carnival! Read all about it on the Swanage.News website from 6 am on Monday 28th July 2025 | Swanage .News
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Planning a visit to our Roads to Rail Event this weekend? Here’s a sneak peak of what we’ve got in store… Tickets can be purchased on the day at the show ground or online at https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/roads-to-rail | Swanage Railway
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✨ Look out! Father Christmas is back! ✨ This winter, he’s swapping his sleigh for steam and stepping aboard the Yuletide Express. With twinkling carriages, elves, and gifts for every child, it’s a festive journey like no other. 💬 “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦.” Create the same magic for your family this Christmas 🎟️ Book your Yuletide Express seats today | Swanage Railway
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The first episode of the new Save Your Railway series is now live. The video looks into some of the reasons behind the launch of the campaign and the issues the railway has faced in the last few years as we chat to Trust Chairman Frank Roberts. We also receive an update regarding the Herston Carriage Shed Appeal from Trustee Alex Atkins who discusses some of the reasons that have slowed progress. | Swanage Railway
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Did you see us on BBC South Today on the 29th of December?📹 In this story volunteers at the railway discuss their future prospects of working for mainline train operating companies as well as the Rail 200 celebrations for 2025, including our Whistle Up on January 1st at Midday as part of a national campaign to mark the start of Rail 200! If you can’t wait until January 1st to visit us then why not visit us today? No.563 will be in steam until the 3rd of January on our Winter Services when she w
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Throwback Thursday 🚂🚂🚂 Throwing it back to our spring steam gala in 2023 with visiting standard 76084 dragging 6 coaches and a dead Brit up from the river! 📸Matthew Sell | Swanage Railway
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After the success of our Roads to Rail steam rally which took place at the end of June, we would like to confirm that the event will return next year from the 21st to 23rd of June 2024! For now we would like to thank all of those who attended the event and made it a success, including those who sponsored Roads to Rail and those who brought exhibits for all of our visitors to see and enjoy. See you next year! | Swanage Railway
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🎄🚂 The clock is ticking… and seats are disappearing fast! Father Christmas is back on the Yuletide Express, bringing twinkling lights, warm laughter, and a little festive magic to the carriages. From the elves’ excited whispers to that first glimpse of the big man himself, it’s a journey full of Christmas cheer. ✨ Limited seats left - book today and make this year’s festive trip one to remember. | Swanage Railway
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We’ve just been sent this video of our first Steam and Lights test train by one of our volunteers. We still have a limited availability for pairs of seats this weekend, so please speak to our Reservations team on 01929 425800 to book. We’re sure you won’t want to miss this! | Swanage Railway
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👻 Just 2 weeks to go until our Ghost Trains set off! Get ready for a spine-tingling journey filled with spooky sights, eerie sounds, and plenty of family fun. 🎟️ Tickets are disappearing fast - book yours before they vanish! | Swanage Railway
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We have some fantastic news for you all, our very own Steam Rally event called “Roads to Rail” will be back for the 4th year in a row in 2024! Make a note in your diaries as the event will run from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th of June. The surrounding areas of Norden Station near Corfe Castle will be echoing with the sound of traction engines, classic vehicles and commercial vehicles. The three previous events have been a great success, so we are really looking forward to welcoming you all back ne
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What… a… lineup! 😍 Join us for our Spring Steam Gala which is taking place between the 28th and 30th of March and travel behind 6 fine examples of steam locomotive engineering. Joining the resident locomotive fleet are Ivatt Class 2MT 41313 from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and 4900 Hall Class 4953 “Pitchford Hall” from the Epping Ongar Railway. Book your tickets via our website in advance to take advantage of our early bird discount - https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/spring-stea
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We are pleased to announce that Class 50 50008 “Thunderer” will be visiting us to take part in our annual Diesel Gala and Beer Festival between the 9th and 11th of May! 50008 will join resident Class 33 D6515 “LT Jenny Lewis RN” and our previously announced visitors, a full list of these can be found at our website. 50008 is visiting courtesy of Hanson & Hall and we would like to thank them in advance for allowing the locomotive to attend the event. Keep your eyes peeled for more announcements a
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We know today is April Fool’s Day but this really is no joke - we are thrilled that we are able to run trains with our two guest locomotives that took part in our Spring Steam Gala and you can travel behind them too! Ivatt 2MT Number 41313 will be in service from today on our Blue Timetable until Thursday and Hall Class 4953 “Pitchford Hall” will be in service from Saturday to Monday on our Green Timetable. Book your tickets to travel this week via our website - www.SwanageRailway.co.uk 📸The So
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Our next public services will run during February Half Term, so we thought it would be a great idea to talk about our special events for the year whilst the railway is closed to the public! Today we’re taking another look at one of the many Model Railway layouts which will be at our Model Railway Weekend on the 11th and 12th of April. Kingsmouth is a 00 Gauge layout which features DCC sound fitted locomotives, working signals, point motors, a country station and yard and even a motorised water t
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We’re hosting one of our sold out Christmas Carol Trains tonight and sadly it’s the final one for 2025! Last week T3 Class Number 563 had the honour of hauling this service and she was welcomed by Freddie who was playing his Bagpipes. Freddie is a member of our Sygnets Youth Group and it was a proud moment for him and his family. 👏🏻 Tonight our passengers will get to travel from Swanage to Corfe Castle and back again behind Battle of Britain Class 34070 “Manston”, but before they return to Swa
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This coming Community Weekend there is a rare opportunity to peek behind the scenes and have a guided tour of a working heritage signalbox, signalling steam and diesel trains. Signalbox tours are available at Harmans Cross and Corfe Castle throughout 22 & 23 Feb and last 20 mins, with opportunity to take your own pictures and ask questions to our experienced team. Tours are suitable for all ages, so come over to Swanage Railway to hear the signalling bells and see the levers being pulled. www.sw
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We’ve got so much to see and do at our Community Weekend on the 22nd and 23rd of February that we thought we would create this handy video to show you just some of what we have on offer. A full list of pre-booked tours and activities is available on our website which also includes some free activities, such as visiting the newly restored Station Master’s office at Harmans Cross or the hands on Signalling Museum at Corfe Castle to name a few. Book your tickets to travel and your activities during
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It’s just over a week to go until our Flying Scotsman event begins, giving you the chance to visit the footplate of this famous locomotive or to travel behind her for a round trip on the railway. ⭐️Standard Travel and Devon Belle Observation Car dining options are currently on sale for a limited time only - don’t miss out!⭐️ Over the weekend we saw lots of pictures and videos of 60103 undertaking test runs with our friends at the East Lancashire Railway and she is a credit to the hard work of th
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Trips to the North Pole aboard The Polar Express are proving to be extremely popular, with more seats and tickets having recently been released due to popular demand! Polar Express trains are running until the 30th of December and you can book your tickets here - https://thepolarexpress.seetickets.com | Swanage Railway
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There are only a few spaces remaining on our Class 50 Driver Experience Weekend on the 4th and 5th of May using 50026 “Indomitable”! This unique experience will include the lucky participants driving 50026 between Norden Station and the River Frome Bridge and back again under the supervision of one of our friendly drivers. This is a rare chance to drive a class 50 on our railway, so it’s not one to be missed. All participants will receive a Swanage Railway Gift Bag which will include a Driver Ex
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We’ve got more fantastic news regarding our Spring Steam Gala which is taking place between the 28th and 30th of March. We are pleased to confirm that we will be operating Brake Van rides aboard one of our brake vans as part of our engineering train! This train is likely to consist of five dogfish wagons and 3 turbot wagons, with a brake van at each end. Passengers will be travelling in the Swanage end Brake Van only, meaning you can enjoy the scenery during the first half of your trip and then
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