Swanage Railway General Discussion

That'll teach them not to clean it!

 

Not good. Fingers crossed Swanage can get 34028 or 34070 or 34072 operating again soon, obviously for their own benefit and as 31806 is due to come to the Spa Valley Railway for the Gala on 13 - 15 June.

But with Southern Locos not much further away from Swanage loco shed than the combined length of a few large spanners they should hopefully be able to achieve that.

Bryan

 

So, hearing that both 257 and Manston have failed but not seeing any info on what the failures are? Anyone in the know?

 

563 quite superb today on the 1520 from Swanage battling a strong west wind with a heavy 5 on 185 tons. One of my best ever climbs sustaining line speed. Incredible from a loco 132 years old. Many congratulations to the crew

 

I was told burst tube on 34070

 

My understanding is a broken injector pipe on Manston and an issue with the middle valve gear on Squaddy. The issue with Manston is not a difficult fix.

Manston should be a relatively quick fix. In regards to Eddystone, I believe she will only be running be running a few test services before leaving for Southall in the next month or two.

 

A broken injector pipe is somewhat different to a burst tube, which usually refers to those in the boiler.

 

Lineside gossip: “send three and fourpence, we’re going to a dance …”

Tom

 

Yes quite. I was only passing on what I was told by station staff at Corfe

 

563 on the 1120 and Manston in steam at Swanage

 

Whatever the issue is/was it had the scaffolding tower against it yesterday afternoon and one of the fitters appeared to be unscrewing the casing on the flat top.

 

As you said it was a good run Don, a shot I took of the 15:20 leaving whilst on the way to the Coop. (No point in going shopping when I train is not about to leave)

 

A real struggle up the hill today in the rain.

 

It’s like Alcatraz in winter here today. Lets hope for some sun later

 

If you are about tomorrow (Friday) come and say hello. I'm guard all day

 

Word from a footplate crew is that Manston should be back tomorrow

 

Home tomorrow I am afraid but thanks anyway

 

Is this the weedkiller train again?

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U98764/2025-06-12/detailed

 

Yes.

 

Thanks Andy.