It is hoped the first services will run on the Swanage Railway heritage line in early 2026. The trains were a familiar sight in the 1970s and 80s TC (trailer control) push-pull diesel trains ...
Dan Bennett said the trains were part of the history of the Swanage branch line Volunteers are working to bring a 1960s push-pull diesel train back to a branch line after an absence of more than ...
Dedicated volunteers have launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to complete the restoration of an historic TC carriage ...
This is to complete the restoration of a historic TC carriage which will enable a 1960s British Rail ‘push-pull’ diesel train to run from Swanage to Corfe Castle for the first time since 1971.
The Swanage Railway has launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to complete the restoration of a historic TC carriage so that a 1960s British Rail ‘push-pull’ diesel train can once again run on the line ...
Swanage Railway volunteer diesel locomotive driver and 4TC Group member Dan Bennett said: “The restoration of our third TC coach – a Driving Trailer Second Open No. 76275 – is the last ...
This is to complete the restoration of a historic TC carriage which will enable a 1960s British Rail ‘push-pull’ diesel train to run from Swanage to Corfe Castle for the first time since 1971.
It is hoped the first services will run on the Swanage Railway heritage line in early 2026. TC (trailer control) push-pull diesel trains operated between Bournemouth and Weymouth from the end of ...
There will be the chance to drive a 1950s heritage diesel shunter at Swanage for £20, watch a train guard or on-train travelling ticket inspector perform their duties for £7.50, as well as enjoy ...
It was the Swanage Railway’s first station, opening to traffic in 1984. The volunteers will explain its development. The weekend events will also include demonstration narrow-gauge diesel trains ...