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Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 08 - 10 May 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Woof Mk2, Jan 8, 2026.

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  1. Daddsie71b

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    I'm a nostalgic diesel fan, late 50's and sixties.
    This is certainly a coup for the organisers.
    These loco's have only recently passed their acceptance trails and have never hauled passengers in this country.
    Well done them.
     
    Daddsie71b, May 6, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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    Not sure what is happening with the collection convoy. RTT says cancelled between Peterborough and Orton Mere.
    Also going via basically Birmingham seems a hell of a long way around from Peterborough to Swanage.
     
    Gladiator 5076, May 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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    Derailment at Wansford yard according to wnxxforum.co.uk. 45041 won't be attending.
     
    5944, May 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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    Thanks, funnily enough decided to have a look on there after I posted here. I guess they may still have been hopeful if the move from Loughborough still went to Peterborough.
     
    Gladiator 5076, May 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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    The Peak was meant to run up to Orton Mere to join the convoy there by the sounds of it, but it's stuck in the yard behind the derailment and damaged track. I guess it's unlikely that 99004, heading south through Peterborough tomorrow to pick up the 4-TC from Eastleigh, could call in and pick up 45041.
     
    5944, May 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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    Although even if it did that it will not make its turns tomorrow. My vote would be for the 58 as the replacement.
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    The railways Facebook says the 26.
     
    Gladiator 5076, May 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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