1. Railways

I finally got to step from the cab at Swanage c

On Thursday 21st September 2017, A4 60009 worked a tour from London to Swanage, the railway I first became involved with in February 1976. I was on that first visit for No9 to The Purbeck Line, something I had wanted for a very long time, and after 27 years as part of the support crew I finally succeeded in stepping from the cab onto the platform having rode the footplate from Wareham. A dream come true.
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  • My son Ross, also a former Swanage volunteer, catches up on some sleep.

    My son Ross, also a former Swanage volunteer, catches up on some sleep.

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  • A first for 60009 as it runs into Swanage's platform 2.  Photo : Andrew PM Wright

    A first for 60009 as it runs into Swanage's platform 2. Photo : Andrew PM Wright

  • I look out from the cab as we run in.  Photo : Andrew PM Wright

    I look out from the cab as we run in. Photo : Andrew PM Wright

  • Journey's end, A4 60009 Union of South Africa at the stop blocks at Swanage.  Across the road is estate agent Miles & Son, this used to be The Railway Hotel and a regular haunt of the early years volunteers.  I have quaffed many a pint in there, most of them whilst underage!!  Photo : Andrew PM Wright

    Journey's end, A4 60009 Union of South Africa at the stop blocks at Swanage. Across the road is estate agent Miles & Son, this used to be The Railway Hotel and a regular haunt of the early years volunteers. I have quaffed many a pint in there, most of them whilst underage!! Photo : Andrew PM Wright

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