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Swanage Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Rumpole, Oct 10, 2012.

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  1. Daddsie71b

    Daddsie71b Well-Known Member Friend

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    From the CEO:

    We’re delighted to announce that our old friend GWR Collett 56xx class no. 6695 will be returning to Swanage Railway this week for the final stages of its repair work!

    We’re hoping to have the opportunity to run this lovely locomotive at Swanage for a few days before it heads off on hire to another railway for a year.

    It’s wonderful to see another locomotive nearing completion, thanks to all the hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes.

    And as for what happens when it returns from its year away…well, watch this space!
     
    Daddsie71b, Nov 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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    And on that note, 6695 has arrived at the railway this morning. Unfortunately I couldn't take a picture as I passed it driving the other way, but it was approaching Norden at about 10:15 this morning.

    It was rolling chassis, boiler and lower cab, presumably tanks and upper cab will be coming separately or may have already arrived.
     
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    Interesting news if 6695 is returning in a year. With 563, 120, 30053, 80104, and 6695. Will there still be a need for the Bulleids? Will 31806 agreement end early?
     
    Alan Kebby, Nov 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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