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£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...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Dec 8, 2021


Special heritage diesel service to mark 50th anniversary of last British Rail train to Swanage
A special three-day New Year heritage diesel service is to operate on the Swanage Railway to mark the 50th anniversary of the last...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Dec 1, 2021


Dedicated museum volunteers at Corfe Castle station win first grant to improve visitor experience
Dedicated Swanage Railway museum volunteers at Corfe Castle station are celebrating after winning their first grants – the money being...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Nov 15, 2021


Volunteers to stage Christmas ‘Steam and Lights’ trains after last year's sold out success
Evocative Christmas ‘Steam and Lights’ trains – featuring more operating days together with refreshed lineside and station lighting...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Oct 16, 2021


London Transport Museum: Hidden Hangouts
Based in Covent Garden, the London Transport Museum hosts exhibits relating to the heritage of London's transport, as well as conserving...
Andy Vincent
Aug 18, 2021


Swanage Railway gets on board national ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign to raise heritage line awareness
Swanage Railway volunteers are joining organisations across the United Kingdom in a new ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign to raise awareness...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Aug 2, 2021


August bank holiday weekend ‘Roads to Rail’ mini steam rally to take place near Corfe Castle
Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are to stage a nostalgic fund-raising mini steam rally in a field next to Norden station near the...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Jul 7, 2021


'New' 130 year old coach body arrives at the Swanage Railway
The body of a former London and South Western Railway coach dating from 1890 has arrived on the Swanage Railway. Starting around 1886,...
Andy Vincent
Jul 2, 2021


Herston carriage shed appeal update
An update from Randy Coldham, Chairman SRT Fundraising Group On 12th March 2021 we launched an appeal to raise £65,000 by the 30th June....
Andy Vincent
Jul 1, 2021


Match funding pledge to help public donate £9,210 so work can resume on new carriage shed
A match funding pledge is being made by the Swanage Railway Trust to encourage the public to donate £9,210 in ten days and reach a target...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Jun 20, 2021


Real time train information for passengers in a heritage railway first
In an attractive and engaging heritage style, constantly updated live train information has come to the Swanage Railway in a first for a...
Andrew P.M. Wright
May 23, 2021


New volunteer recruitment officer for Swanage Railway and main line station support groups
A new recruitment and retention officer has been appointed to attract volunteers to the Swanage Railway – as well as the Wareham and Wool...
Andrew P.M. Wright
May 17, 2021


1940s express steam locomotive ‘Eddystone’ returns after a three-year £350,000 overhaul
A classic 1940s express steam locomotive has returned to the Swanage Railway after an extensive three year £350,000 overhaul by its...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Apr 26, 2021


Covid-safe steam train service resumes between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage
Featuring assigned and socially distanced seating, Covid-safe steam trains have resumed between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage – after...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Apr 13, 2021


Members Update: Members Forum April 2021
Members Forum As announced in the new issue of the Swanage Railway Magazine, there will be a Member's Forum this week. This is scheduled...
Andy Vincent
Apr 11, 2021


Covid-safe Swanage Railway steam train service to resume on Monday 12 April 2021
Covid-safe steam trains – featuring assigned and socially distanced seating – are to resume between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage on...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Apr 9, 2021


New video launched to boost £65,000 appeal so work can resume on new carriage shed
Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers have produced a new fund-raising video explaining why they are battling to raise £65,000 so that...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Apr 5, 2021


Swanage Railway wins government grant to help with Covid-safe transition to full re-opening
The Swanage Railway has been awarded a £189,200 Government grant from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage to help the popular Isle of...
Andrew P.M. Wright
Apr 2, 2021


Heritage Coaches: March 2021 update
Covid regulations during March limited both volunteer numbers and activities with only essential maintenance activities permitted to...
Andy Vincent
Apr 1, 2021


Signals & Telegraph: servicing Harmans Cross lever frame
The Swanage Railway operates three signal boxes plus the Norden crossing control. Each of these has a lever frame that controls points,...
Andy Vincent
Mar 25, 2021
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