LSWR T3

Andrew P.M. Wright

£85,000 appeal to complete restoration so unique locomotive can steam for the first time since 1948

An £85,000 appeal has been launched to complete the ambitious and meticulous restoration of a unique and iconic Victorian locomotive to...

Andrew P.M. Wright

Unique Victorian steam locomotive re-wheeled towards return to steam for first time since 1948

A unique Victorian steam locomotive has been re-wheeled in “a hugely significant milestone” towards restoring the historic engine to full...

Andrew P.M. Wright

£25,000 appeal launched to restore tender of unique Victorian steam locomotive saved by a centenary

A £25,000 appeal has been launched to help fund the restoration of the tender belonging to a unique Victorian T3 class locomotive to...

Andy Vincent

LSWR T3: January 2021 update

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives and the T3 project is no exception. However, we are now poised to take a big...

Andy Vincent

Swanage Railway Trust's 563 Locomotive Group passes the one third mark for its £350,000 appeal

The 563 Locomotive Group, a subgroup of the Swanage Railway Trust, is delighted to announce it has raised £162,000 to date. The...

Andrew P.M. Wright

Ambitious £350,000 Appeal Launched to Return Unique Victorian Steam Locomotive to Working Order

An ambitious appeal has been launched to raise £350,000 to return a unique Victorian steam locomotive – that escaped the scrapman's torch...

Andrew P.M. Wright

Crowd Fundraising Appeal Launched for Unique Victorian Steam Locomotive

The Swanage Railway Trust wishes to return LSWR T3 No.563 to steam. Our £50,000 initial funding appeal is now LIVE! Designed by Williams...

Andrew P.M. Wright

Unique Victorian Steam Locomotive Takes Step Forward Towards Possible Restoration - Thanks to Donor

A unique Victorian steam locomotive that escaped the scrapman's torch, thanks to the centenary of London's Waterloo station almost 50...

Andrew P.M. Wright

Unique Victorian Steam Locomotive Donated to the Swanage Railway unveiled in front of its Designer

A unique Victorian steam locomotive that escaped the scrapman's torch, thanks to the centenary of London's Waterloo station almost 50...