2. Railways

2009 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

Every year on the first weekend after the May Bank Holiday, the Swanage Railway hosts its now famous diesel gala and beer festival. Wall to wall diesel action with visiting locos and the home fleet mixed in with a beer festival. With a weekend of clear skies and constant sunshine and a stunning selection of fine ales, what could be better? 8-10/5/2009
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    I don't think these garage doors have been opened in many a long year!! 31108 passes above them on an up service from Swanage, 2N16 1350 off.
    138 tonnes of type 4 power on 1CO-CO1 bogies with a Sulzer 12 cylinder 12LDA28-B 2,500hp power plant in the shape of non ETH fitted Peak 45060 crosses Sandy Hills Lane with 2S15 1430 from Norden to Swanage and enters the station loop.
    Part way up the castle mound and 2H16 1450 off Norden to Harmans Cross passes over the viaduct. 33111 has been taken off the back and has been replaced by 33103.