Ever wondered what it’s really like to be the Guard on a steam train? Go behind the scenes on this immersive Guard Experience, where you’ll shadow one of our experienced Guards and learn what it takes to keep a steam service running safely and smoothly. During this 20-minute on-board tour, you’ll watch pre-departure safety checks, see the iconic green flag in action, and hear the whistle signal the start of the train’s journey. Along the way, your guide will explain the Guard’s responsibilities,

Today we are running a steam service on our Blue Timetable and today’s rostered steam locomotive is No.34028 “Eddystone”! The first train leaves Swanage Station at 10:00 with a total of 6 departures from Swanage throughout the day. Sit back and relax as you travel through the beautiful Dorset countryside and enjoy the sights of Swanage, Corfe Castle and everything in between. https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk 📸Charlie Rogers | Swanage Railway

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14K views · 552 reactions | Happy New Year everyone! 拾 We are running a steam service today on our Orange timetable, with the first train leaving Swanage Station at 10:40 and the last train arriving back at Swanage at 16:20. Tickets are available on the day from Swanage, Corfe Castle and Norden Stations if you’re travelling today, or you can book them in advance if you’re travelling the following day from our website. www.swanagerailway.co.uk | Swanage Railway | Facebook

Inspiration, the touring exhibition train visits Swanage from 16 February, just in time for the February Half Term. Telling the story of railways – a British invention that changed the world – and co-curated with the National Railway Museum, this family-friendly experience is not to be missed and the perfect family day out. Book your free tickets here: https://railway200.co.uk/inspiration/ You'll discover: 🚆Railway Firsts: A celebration of pioneering milestones in rail history 🌀Wonderlab on Wh

We asked a few of our enthusiastic volunteers what the Swanage Railway means to them and why the ‘Save Our Service’ appeal urgently needs your help today! The exciting scenes are also a reminder of why the heritage industry is such an important part of history that can only continue with your support. Thanks to many extremely generous donations £80,977 has been raised so far (18/04/20). Considering we would normally have started running daily services by now however, this will not yet recuperate

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