2. Railways

2013 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

It is that time of year when the annual pilgrimage takes me and Ross back to the homeland and the Swanage Diesel Gala. Oh and to see my parents too!! But this year we stayed for just the Friday and Saturday as we had to be back in Scotland for the Monday. 10-11/5/2013
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  • It's the first day of the 2013 Swanage Diesel gala and the sun is shining and the crowds are out. Type 1 20189 leads 20227 over Corfe Common with 2S03, 1000 off Norden for Swanage. 10/5/13

    It's the first day of the 2013 Swanage Diesel gala and the sun is shining and the crowds are out. Type 1 20189 leads 20227 over Corfe Common with 2S03, 1000 off Norden for Swanage. 10/5/13

  • The pair wear non prototypical liveries for the class, with 20189 in London Transport livery and 20227 in London Underground colours.

    The pair wear non prototypical liveries for the class, with 20189 in London Transport livery and 20227 in London Underground colours.

  • The train looks quite well loaded at the windows at least as the train approaches Afflington Bridge.

    The train looks quite well loaded at the windows at least as the train approaches Afflington Bridge.

  • Viewed from the other side of the busy A351 road, always a challenge to cross in a hurry, the 20's turn for Harmans Cross.

    Viewed from the other side of the busy A351 road, always a challenge to cross in a hurry, the 20's turn for Harmans Cross.

  • An up train was passed at Harmans Cross and a third class 20 providing the motive power on its own. BR blue 20142 fronts 2N06 1000 Swanage to Norden. This loco was a last minute replacement for original Peak 44004 which suffered electrical problems before leaving Butterley, I was gutted.

    An up train was passed at Harmans Cross and a third class 20 providing the motive power on its own. BR blue 20142 fronts 2N06 1000 Swanage to Norden. This loco was a last minute replacement for original Peak 44004 which suffered electrical problems before leaving Butterley, I was gutted.

  • The next train is also an up working, 31466 is paired with 4VEP unit 3417 and forms 1N04 1030 Swanage to Norden. The train climbs to Afflington bridge.

    The next train is also an up working, 31466 is paired with 4VEP unit 3417 and forms 1N04 1030 Swanage to Norden. The train climbs to Afflington bridge.

  • The train drops down over Corfe Common and we can see 31446 is in EWS livery.

    The train drops down over Corfe Common and we can see 31446 is in EWS livery.

  • The tall distant signal is now fixed at caution but in BR days it was pulled from Corfe 'box. The signal post survived the dismantling of the line and stood over a "sleeping" trackbed for many years.

    The tall distant signal is now fixed at caution but in BR days it was pulled from Corfe 'box. The signal post survived the dismantling of the line and stood over a "sleeping" trackbed for many years.

  • A down train emerges from the under bridge on Corfe Common at Townsend, 33108 leads 2S05 1045 from Norden to Swanage.

    A down train emerges from the under bridge on Corfe Common at Townsend, 33108 leads 2S05 1045 from Norden to Swanage.

  • The wonderful morning sun lights up the whole scene with the ruins of Corfe Castle standing sentinel over the Purbecks.

    The wonderful morning sun lights up the whole scene with the ruins of Corfe Castle standing sentinel over the Purbecks.

  • The line is climbing in the direction of travel at 1 in 80 and the type 3 is handling the six mkIs with ease. It is displaying headcode 81 which was Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour fast, via Worplesdon.

    The line is climbing in the direction of travel at 1 in 80 and the type 3 is handling the six mkIs with ease. It is displaying headcode 81 which was Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour fast, via Worplesdon.

  • G-SPEY is a Bell Jet Ranger II helicopter owned by Castle Air Ltd of Liskeard, Cornwall. What it was doing flying over Afflington is unknown.

    G-SPEY is a Bell Jet Ranger II helicopter owned by Castle Air Ltd of Liskeard, Cornwall. What it was doing flying over Afflington is unknown.

  • 33108 crossed an up train at Harmans Cross with former EWS type 3 37521 leading 2N08 1045 off Swanage to Norden.

    33108 crossed an up train at Harmans Cross with former EWS type 3 37521 leading 2N08 1045 off Swanage to Norden.

  • Always a favourite at Swanage, a Deltic. 55019 "Royal Highland Fusilier" comes over the common with 4VEP 3417 "Gordon Petit" on 1S03 1105 Norden to Swanage.

    Always a favourite at Swanage, a Deltic. 55019 "Royal Highland Fusilier" comes over the common with 4VEP 3417 "Gordon Petit" on 1S03 1105 Norden to Swanage.

  • The castle ruins form the most dramatic backdrop on any preserved line in my opinion. 55019 running on just one engine lifts the four coach EMU with ease up the 1 in 80 pull.

    The castle ruins form the most dramatic backdrop on any preserved line in my opinion. 55019 running on just one engine lifts the four coach EMU with ease up the 1 in 80 pull.

  • A few gricers hang from the first coach to take in the Napier two stroke music.

    A few gricers hang from the first coach to take in the Napier two stroke music.

  • Lest We Forget. All credit and respect to the operators of 55019 as it carried a wreath all weekend in honour of two members of the Royal Highland Fusiliers and a soldier of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland who were sadly killed a few days previously whilst serving in Afghanistan.

    Lest We Forget. All credit and respect to the operators of 55019 as it carried a wreath all weekend in honour of two members of the Royal Highland Fusiliers and a soldier of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland who were sadly killed a few days previously whilst serving in Afghanistan.

  • With the single Napier Deltic powerplant putting out a haze of two stroke clag, 55019 turns to head east for Harmans Cross and Swanage.

    With the single Napier Deltic powerplant putting out a haze of two stroke clag, 55019 turns to head east for Harmans Cross and Swanage.

  • Corfe Castle now and 20147 runs in with the castle ruins towering above the train, 2S07 1130 Norden to Swanage. Nice as this loco is, I really wanted Peak D4 "Penyghent" which was booked but failed a few weeks previously.

    Corfe Castle now and 20147 runs in with the castle ruins towering above the train, 2S07 1130 Norden to Swanage. Nice as this loco is, I really wanted Peak D4 "Penyghent" which was booked but failed a few weeks previously.

  • This mainline registered loco was the convoy motive power but was not rostered to run sadly.

    This mainline registered loco was the convoy motive power but was not rostered to run sadly.

  • The second Deltic was present at the gala but not running. D9009 "Alycidon" in BR two tone green livery is parked up in Corfe's dock road.

    The second Deltic was present at the gala but not running. D9009 "Alycidon" in BR two tone green livery is parked up in Corfe's dock road.

  • Resident 33111 enters the up station loop at Corfe Castle with 2N10 1130 from Swanage to Norden.

    Resident 33111 enters the up station loop at Corfe Castle with 2N10 1130 from Swanage to Norden.

  • The BRCW type 3 passes the English Electric type 5.

    The BRCW type 3 passes the English Electric type 5.

  • Station work complete, 33111 takes its train out of Corfe for the short run to Norden.

    Station work complete, 33111 takes its train out of Corfe for the short run to Norden.

  • Two locos in EWS livery, 37521 looks very scruffy with well worn paint and patches of bodyside rust. Whereas 31466 looked immaculately turned out.

    Two locos in EWS livery, 37521 looks very scruffy with well worn paint and patches of bodyside rust. Whereas 31466 looked immaculately turned out.

  • The down train is 2S09 1215 Norden to Swanage and they pause at Corfe with D9009 to the right.

    The down train is 2S09 1215 Norden to Swanage and they pause at Corfe with D9009 to the right.

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  • This shot has types 1, 2, 3, and 5 all together. Shame there wasn't a class 47 or class 50 for a type 4.

    This shot has types 1, 2, 3, and 5 all together. Shame there wasn't a class 47 or class 50 for a type 4.

  • 33108 runs in on the up loop with 2N12 1215 off Swanage for Norden.

    33108 runs in on the up loop with 2N12 1215 off Swanage for Norden.

  • The loco passes the down starter at the country end of the up platform.

    The loco passes the down starter at the country end of the up platform.

  • 33111 enters the platform road with the 4VEP set 3417 sadly not in propelling mode.

    33111 enters the platform road with the 4VEP set 3417 sadly not in propelling mode.

  • The secondman on 33111 exchanges the the token with the signalman.

    The secondman on 33111 exchanges the the token with the signalman.

  • The uniquely liveried class 20 pair cross Sandy Hill Road bridge with 2S11 1300 Norden to Swanage.

    The uniquely liveried class 20 pair cross Sandy Hill Road bridge with 2S11 1300 Norden to Swanage.

  • This more side on view of 20189 in London Transport livery and 20227 in London Overground colours. Both are main line approved locos.

    This more side on view of 20189 in London Transport livery and 20227 in London Overground colours. Both are main line approved locos.

  • 55019 enters the up loop at School Crossing with 2N14 1300 off Swanage for Norden crossing the down train at Harmans Cross.

    55019 enters the up loop at School Crossing with 2N14 1300 off Swanage for Norden crossing the down train at Harmans Cross.

  • 55019 passes sister D9009. The cab of D9009 was open and available for tours all weekend.

    55019 passes sister D9009. The cab of D9009 was open and available for tours all weekend.

  • The train slows for its Corfe stop, the starter is already off as there is no down train to cross.

    The train slows for its Corfe stop, the starter is already off as there is no down train to cross.

  • Superbly turned out 31466 runs in with 4VEP 3417 on the class 1 turn, 1N08 1330 from Swanage to Norden runs in with its first stop after leaving Swanage.

    Superbly turned out 31466 runs in with 4VEP 3417 on the class 1 turn, 1N08 1330 from Swanage to Norden runs in with its first stop after leaving Swanage.

  • Looking to the cutting in the East Hill and 55019 has the road past the tall double acting down home signal. The crew has forgotten to take the wreath when they changed ends, the only time it happened.

    Looking to the cutting in the East Hill and 55019 has the road past the tall double acting down home signal. The crew has forgotten to take the wreath when they changed ends, the only time it happened.

  • The BR blue Deltic runs in with 2S13 1345 off Norden to Swanage.

    The BR blue Deltic runs in with 2S13 1345 off Norden to Swanage.

  • With the Deltic inside and tokens exchanged, 31466 has the road away to Norden and it departs with the 4VEP in tow.

    With the Deltic inside and tokens exchanged, 31466 has the road away to Norden and it departs with the 4VEP in tow.

  • The class 1 working crosses out of the loop for the short run to Norden.

    The class 1 working crosses out of the loop for the short run to Norden.

  • Looking south towards the common and lone type 1 20142 approaches running bonnet first.

    Looking south towards the common and lone type 1 20142 approaches running bonnet first.

  • Driving the class 20 bonnet first is very similar to driving a steam loco in terms of vision. 20142 works 2N16 1345 Swanage to Norden.

    Driving the class 20 bonnet first is very similar to driving a steam loco in terms of vision. 20142 works 2N16 1345 Swanage to Norden.

  • The train runs through Corfe's up platform and the driver concentrates on making sure he stops safely and in the right place.

    The train runs through Corfe's up platform and the driver concentrates on making sure he stops safely and in the right place.

  • Driver Pete Duncalfe stands at the door looking back down the train.

    Driver Pete Duncalfe stands at the door looking back down the train.

  • The down class 1 appears in the cutting with the cab of 4VEP 3417 leading which means it is being propelled by a class 33/1. The train is 1S07 Norden to Swanage.

    The down class 1 appears in the cutting with the cab of 4VEP 3417 leading which means it is being propelled by a class 33/1. The train is 1S07 Norden to Swanage.

  • The train came to a stand at the down home for about ten minutes with some form of problem.

    The train came to a stand at the down home for about ten minutes with some form of problem.

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    With the single Napier Deltic powerplant putting out a haze of two stroke clag, 55019 turns to head east for Harmans Cross and Swanage.
    Corfe Castle now and 20147 runs in with the castle ruins towering above the train, 2S07 1130 Norden to Swanage. Nice as this loco is, I really wanted Peak D4 "Penyghent" which was booked but failed a few weeks previously.
    This mainline registered loco was the convoy motive power but was not rostered to run sadly.