We are excited to announce the next visiting loco for our 2024 Diesel Gala from the East Lancs Railway and the East Lancs Type Two Group is Class 24 D5054 “Phil Southern”. Discount priced advanced tickets are available to purchase here swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/di… 📸 Chris Gallagher

It has to be said, this pair is a nice looking combination. Swanage Railway Bluebell Railway

Exciting events ahead in 2024! Join us for our Victorian Weekend, Mar 22-24. Plus, grab advance tickets for our Diesel Gala and Beer Festival on May 10-12. Check out our video showcasing the fun. Book now: Victorian Weekend: tinyurl.com/3tus2zz2

Join us for a Victorian Weekend starting today! Catch the first train from Swanage Station at 10:00. Don't miss U Class 31806 & West Country 34028 “Eddystone” alongside the stars of the event: Our LSWR T3, and the SECR 01 from The Bluebell Railway. 🚂🎩 📸 Ashley Haines

⚠️ Loco allocations update! Unfortunately it has not been possible to repair 34081 “92 Squadron” after its failure yesterday morning. Therefore 34070 “Manston” will be working all of 34081’s booked trains today. 📸 James Taviner

⚠️ Service Notice Due to a lineside fire between Norden and the River Frome bridge no services are currently operating beyond Norden. Please bear with us and we will do our best to keep you updated. If in doubt, please speak to a member of staff at one of our stations.

SERVICE UPDATE 16:15 Good news - the fire has now been extinguished and all services will resume travelling over our line between Norden and the River Frome bridge as booked. Thank you for your patience. 📸 Sam Smith

Merchant Navy Class No.35006 “35006 Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co.” is the rostered steam locomotive in service until Friday this week, so if you didn’t get a chance to travel behind this monster during Strictly Bulleid 2 then there is still time! Book your tickets online!

We were thrilled to see so many of you capturing the first pairing of two Merchant Navies since 1967 at Strictly Bulleid 2! “British India Line” has left, but ride 35006 “Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co.” until Friday! 🎟️ Book now: swanagerailway.co.uk 📸 Andrew PM Wright

Missed Bulleid Pacific No.34072 “257 Squadron” in action at Strictly Bulleid 2? Thanks to Southern Locomotives Ltd, ride this iconic engine again this weekend. Enjoy it with Class 33 diesels 33012 & 33111. Get tickets now: swanagerailway.co.uk 🚂✨ 📷 Jack Haynes & Nathan Au

Relive the magic of Strictly Bulleid 2! 🚂 34053 'Sir Keith Park' returns after overhaul to haul service trains starting Wednesday, thanks to SLL! Check blue/green timetables at swanagerailway.co.uk. Book your tickets online or at our offices. 📸 Nathan Au

Don't miss the Roads to Rail Steam Rally at Norden Station this Fri-Sun! Enjoy free parking and camping pitches. Access via Gate B for tickets and armbands. No direct access to Norden station from the event field. Get your tickets now: swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/ro…