The Swanage Railway Trust
- Projects
| A large number of projects are underway at any
one time. Most of these are related to maintaining the
infrastructure and rolling stock used to operate the line.
However, a key activity for the Trust are projects aimed at
extending facilities. This page provides links to more information on some current Trust projects. All these projects are dependent on securing new funding and attracting the volunteers needed to help bring them to fruition. Contact information is provided with each project. Details of many other projects are given in the sections on each department. |
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Bulleid 4365 Restoration |
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Former Southern Railway built Bulleid Semi-Open Brake Third
coach number 4365 was the first coach acquired by the
Swanage Railway and ran on the line until withdrawn for
overhaul in 1997.
The Trust has been accumulating funds for a number of years towards the restoration of its heritage coach fleet. 4365 is the first vehicle in this program. More... |
Purbeck Mineral & Mining Museum |
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The Isle of Purbeck has a rich mineral history and once
boasted a substantial network of narrow gauge lines to
convey minerals to both rail and sea links. The Purbeck Mineral & Mining Museum project seeks to establish a visitor and exhibition centre located at the former interchange at Norden. More... |
Project Wareham |
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The Swanage Branch was traditionally well
served with both local and direct services to London. The loss
of the rail connection was particularly significant in area with
limited road links.
Project Wareham is the name given to the Trust's activities aimed at re-establishing a connection to the national rail network and regular services to Purbeck. Arriving shortly... |
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The picture for the Purbeck Mineral & Mining Museum is copyright
RW Kidner. The picture for the Bulleid Restoration is copyright Tim Hengst. All other photographs on this page by and copyright Andrew P.M. Wright, Swanage Railway official photographer. |