Extra runs on New Year’s Eve for ‘Steam and Lights‘ train
Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra evocative ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on 31 December, due to huge demand.
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Swanage Railway hopes to re-instate line to Wareham
Swanage Railway plans to link Swanage and Corfe Castle with Wareham, a service that was axed in January 1972.
Government lifeline reaches Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway is set to receive a life-saving financial boost from the Government – thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Swanage Railway swaps Santa Special for Steam and Lights in run up to Christmas
Leading up to Christmas, a coronavirus-safe Steam and Lights train is to operate on Swanage Railway – a first for the award-winning heritage line.
Bin Your Butt campaign launched this month
Wimborne War on Waste has collaborated with Litter Free Dorset and Litter Free Purbeck to launch the ‘Bin Your Butt’ campaign this October.
Mammoth Jurassic Coast swim raises awareness of the plastic beast
A local swimmer who wanted to raise awareness of the problems of plastic waste and the effect it has on the environment has smashed a Jurassic Coast swimming challenge in just over a week.
Swanage Railway SOS appeal reaches £261,809 on special anniversary day
An urgent ‘Save Our Service’ appeal to help the award-winning Swanage Railway survive in the wake of the economic effects of coronavirus has celebrated reaching £261,809, but more funds are needed.
Dorset not overwhelmed with weekend visitors
Last weekend went by with very few incidents in Dorset despite the good weather.
Dorset centres providing outdoor activities for children
Children and young people in Dorset have been able to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities during lockdown.
Ten interesting facts about Swanage Railway
Due to government guidelines regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the Swanage Railway ran its last public trains on the weekend of 14 and 15 March with its shop and café closing on Thursday 19 March.