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Swanage Steam

Railway

Attraction:

Swanage Steam Railway

 

ADDRESS:

Swanage Railway Company Ltd.

Station House

Swanage

Dorset

BH19 1HB

 

Tel: 01929 425800

 

E-mail: info@swanage-railway.co.uk

 

Web: www.swanagerailway.co.uk

 

Attraction Type: Fully working steam railway!

The Swanage Steam Railway is a great day out at any age.  Re-live the heyday of steam, when politeness and service weren’t optional extras but came as standard.

 

Travel the length of the line, from Norden Park and Ride to the seaside town of Swanage.  Stop off at Corfe and visit the historic ruins of the Castle and the uniquely pretty village of Corfe itself.

 

Feel the magic of waiting at the authentic and lovingly restored stations and halts, complete with original waiting rooms and other station buildings.  Climb aboard steam-pulled trains and then wait for the guard to blow his whistle and wave his flag.  Before you know it, you’ll be transported back in time by the gentle swaying of the carriage and the puffing and whistling of the locomotives.

 

As a commercial enterprise the rescuing and restoration of the Swanage Railway would be a remarkable feat, but this isn’t any ordinary enterprise.  The whole restoration and operation of this line and its locomotives, rolling-stock and everything in between has been done by volunteers.  The results are simply astounding.  

 

Don’t imagine that volunteer-run equates to amateur-performance.  This is a proper, professional railway run by people who take a real pride in what they do.  And they do a hell of a lot!

 

Throughout the year you’ll find special events and activities being run around the railway with themed weekends and much more.  If you have kids the most important events will be the twice yearly visit to the Swanage Steam Railway of “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends”.  These week-long special events are loads of fun whatever your age.  The railway is taken over by “Thomas”, “Diesel” and whichever of their friends are free to visit.  You’ll always find the “Fat Controller” wandering the stations or trains somewhere and he’ll be pleased to greet you with a cheery smile.  You can even take a ride on “Bulgy the Bus” or a brake-van special!

 

If you think you’re too old for the Reverend Awdry’s tales, there’s no need to worry.  There’s so much going on there’s bound to be something else for you in the Railway’s busy schedule.  So whether you’re a full-blown railway enthusiast or just a parent looking to please and entertain your children beyond belief, the Swanage Steam Railway is a great day out and a memorable part of any Dorset holiday.