Swanage Railway
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Official Twitter feed. Swanage Railway is a six-mile heritage steam railway in Dorset. Take the train between Norden (Purbeck Park), Corfe Castle and Swanage.
Swanage
Joined January 2012
Good news Folks - The Polar Express is still running as scheduled today! 🚂 Please allow plenty of time to travel to the railway. Keep an eye on our social media pages for any changes during the day. Click here to book now - https://t.co/eBDnk5SkYg 📸APMW
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Join us aboard The Polar Express this Christmas and enjoy a festive treat with all the family! 🎄 Book your tickets to travel this winter here at our website - https://t.co/eBDnk5SkYg
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...they alert HM Coastguard for appropriate emergency response. Swanage NCI is located at Peveril Point and can be contacted on Channel 65. Learn more about their vital work here: https://t.co/Zp4pjTrS6R 🌊 Photo credit: Derek Keller 📸
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...celebrating the dedication of NCI volunteers who save lives at sea and along England & Wales' coastlines. 🛟 NCI watchkeepers monitor for potential incidents and provide a listening watch in poor visibility using VHF radios...
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🚂 Last Thursday, West Country Class No.34028 “Eddystone” transported the National Coastwatch Institute's 30th-anniversary flag from Swanage station. The Mayor and NCI volunteers joined to wave it off. The flag's journey spans 60 Coastwatch stations...
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📍 Swanage coastwatch at Peveril Point is staffed by volunteers, playing a crucial role in UK Search & Rescue alongside @HMCoastguard, @RNLI, and emergency services. Photo credit: Derek Keller.
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🚂 Swanage Railway proudly supports NCI uk's 30th Anniversary! We're carrying a special flag on the 10am train to Norden on July 18th, starting its 2,000-mile journey to 60 coastwatch stations before being presented to HRH Princess Anne. 🌊 Learn more:
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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: https://t.co/sM1Lf4p3a5
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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 https://t.co/KdKQCa6M33. Book your tickets online or at our offices. 📸 Nathan Au
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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: https://t.co/dmp85DWGc5 🚂✨ 📷 Jack Haynes & Nathan Au
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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: https://t.co/dmp85DXe1D 📸 Andrew PM Wright
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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!
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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
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⚠️ 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.
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⚠️ 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
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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
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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: https://t.co/YCPGm3rXe6
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🌟 Lucy's dedication reflects the diverse roles women play in our railway. This week highlighted their vital contributions. If you're inspired, consider joining our team! Email "iwanttovolunteer@swanagerailway.co.uk" – we're excited to welcome you! 🚆#JoinUs #VolunteerOpportunity
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👩👦 Lucy embraces her role as a railway novice, learning from the enthusiastic Sygnets. Outside the railway, she enjoys adventures in Purbeck, skiing, and more. As a personal assistant and qualified paralegal, she brings a wealth of skills to her role. #WomenInRailways
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