D-Day plaque unveiled where American soldiers left for Normandy
A plaque in honour of the 80th anniversary of D-Day was unveiled on 27 May at Swanage station where American Soldiers left for Normandy.
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Swanage Railway re-opens
Steam trains are now running between Noden, Corfe Castle and Swanage, and passengers can be reassured they are Covid-safe.
Swanage Railway plans reopening
The Swanage Railway will resume service Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage on 12 April 2021 – subject to the lifting of Government restrictions.
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.
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.
Parkstone Grammar pupil gains place at acting school
With so many schools closed, these are difficult times for young people, however, for one Swanage teenager, the future looks very bright.
Flying Scotsman link to Swanage Railway appeal
Swanage Railway is loved by visitors and local people alike, but it does need funding in order to survive.
Text a donation to help Swanage Railway survive
The public can now donate by text to the Swanage Railway’s £360,000 ‘Save Our Service’ appeal which has so far raised £136,168 to help the award-winning heritage line survive in the wake of the economic effects of coronavirus.