[Jan 3, 2026] Swanage Railway Winter Warm Up - Jan 3rd and 4th 2026 (Dorset)

The Swanage Railway is hosting their Annual Winter Warm Up on January 3rd and 4th, with a total of 5 locomotives in use on each day and trains running between Swanage and the River Frome on the “extension” towards Worgret Junction.

Currently the planned locomotive roster includes;

• T3 Class Number 563
• U Class Number 31806
• Battle of Britain Class Number 34070 “Manston”
• Class 33 33053
• Class 33 D6515 “LT Jenny Lewis RN”

There will be 3 sets in use including 2 main sets and a 3rd featuring a mixture of passenger stock and non-passenger carrying stock which will operate a Swanage to Corfe Shuttle.

Webpage will be updated to include WTT and loco allocations soon - https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/winter-warm-up

 

34028 Eddystone should be back from main line duties after taking the Three Bridges to Bristol TM and back to Salisbury on 13th December.
Whether it will be steamed for this event I have no idea.

 

I noticed this on the webpage, not sure if this is a copy paste from elsewhere or a new Swanage policy.
Obviously "gricing dogs" now unwelcome unless they also perform an assistance role (timing?)
Unsure what the thing about one booking to cover all seats means either for a gala.

• Assistance dogs are permitted on trains. Other dogs may be present on platforms. If someone in your party is nervous around dogs, contact info@swanagerailway.co.uk before your visit.
• If you wish to sit near another family, please make one booking to cover all seats.
• Alcohol may only be consumed if purchased from Swanage Railway bars or outlets. Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted.
• Please treat staff, volunteers, and fellow passengers with courtesy and respect. Swanage Railway may refuse entry or travel to anyone whose behaviour causes concern.
• Please be considerate of our heritage, community, and neighbours during your visit.

 

This has now been officially confirmed on Facebook - Eddystone will be running instead of Manston.

 

The timetable is also now available on Facebook - I have attached the PDF version below as it hasn’t been uploaded to the website yet.