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The Dainton Banker liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Its a great personal loss. I have a serious health condition and am still here because of our wonderful National Health Service - and an unpleasant drug regime. But I'm still here and will be for some time to come it seems, which is better than...
Jun 25, 2026 at 2:34 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Kind of you to say. I used to have great fun working Swanage box for Galas. For health reasons I cannot perform safety-critical duties these days, so it was wonderful to be offered a role in this important step forward for a brilliant heritage...
Jun 25, 2026 at 2:31 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
It has been a priviledge to act as Project Manager for this significant governance change, brought about by the vision and hard work of many people. The gradient now eases slightly but there is a fair amount still to do to bring the process to...
Jun 25, 2026 at 2:31 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 5944's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/192G5aXJSD/ Swanage Railway Secures Charitable Status in Landmark 50th Anniversary Year Swanage Railway is delighted to announce that it has officially been granted charitable status by the Charity Commission,...
Jun 25, 2026 at 2:30 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another first for the Windcutters! [ATTACH] This wagon went up to Leeds to have its wheel tyres "turned" to a correct profile. When it was unloaded I was told that it was actually shunted briefly onto NR rails so the first time a 16Ton Mineral...
Jun 25, 2026 at 2:26 AM
