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    Project Wareham

    I think Swanage have to convince ORR that they are rectifying their problem with recent SPAD incidents before any trips to Wareham.
    Post by: biggles200, Nov 29, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum

    Passenger Coach will probably not be used as it does not comply with regulations.
    Post by: biggles200, Nov 16, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I think it is worth taking a read of this to understand that the Swanage to Wareham service is part of something larger...
    Post by: biggles200, Oct 29, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I wasn't suggesting anyone went backwards - forwards is the only way with new ways linking with the past.
    Post by: biggles200, Aug 30, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    In the summer Swanage does have a connection to Poole that is used by residents that is neither bus nor train. That is the Solent Scene and...
    Post by: biggles200, Aug 30, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Of course in Purbeck there was the narrow gauge passenger (someone's grandmother) who lived in Ridge and caught a ride on Secundus (Purbeck's...
    Post by: biggles200, Aug 28, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    For those who weren't around in the 1980s, here is something to show how far Swanage Railway has come. [MEDIA]
    Post by: biggles200, Aug 21, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Yes. This at one time was the excuse for delaying the rebuilding Skew Bridge to allow the Museum to Access the Clay pit to the south of the line....
    Post by: biggles200, Aug 2, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Parking Problems at Studland only last for a couple of months a year - July and August. There were plans afoot for adding another platform at...
    Post by: biggles200, Aug 1, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    In 1972 the reinstatement of the Swanage Branch objective was primary for locals to use as before and to travel beyond Wareham. However now the...
    Post by: biggles200, Jul 31, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I always thought that the Wareham service was primary for locals. For example would someone living in Harmans Cross find an real advantage in...
    Post by: biggles200, Jul 31, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    When I think back to my childhood, Level Crossings had a signal box alongside where a man was responsible for ensuring that when a train was due...
    Post by: biggles200, Jul 27, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The best thing about railways is that there are no traffic jams. To get into Swanage by road during the Summer peak periods, especially at...
    Post by: biggles200, Jul 27, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I was helping on the original trials and what impressed me was the number of people traveling from as far as Fareham. (there may have been those...
    Post by: biggles200, Jul 26, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    A large percentage of the passengers traveling from Norden are mainly interested in the beach and the train is a bonus. Most wouldn't have a clue...
    Post by: biggles200, Jul 4, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The Kitchen Car is now back down from the jacks and sitting on its bogies. Work in progress to get the dining train ready for service.
    Post by: biggles200, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The Kitchen car is up on the NEW jacks outside the goods shed at Swanage and the bogies removed, so it must be a while yet.
    Post by: biggles200, Jun 26, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Princess Anne was here to celebrate 21 years of NCI at Peveril Point. The helicopter landed on the Downs, and after visiting the lookout, Princess...
    Post by: biggles200, Jun 23, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Also done with Gift Aid!
    Post by: biggles200, Jun 22, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The "slip coach" looks very like a 4TC
    Post by: biggles200, Jun 16, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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