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 knew I should have put the big lens on!! In typical Deltic style, a massive white exhaust plume erupts from the engine exhaust as the power is applied and unburnt oil in the two stroke engine is cleared. 55022 gets away with 2H02 1010 to Harmans Cross.
    The sun was good but the wind was quite nippy up on the hill. 55022 passes over Corfe Viaduct to slowly enter the cutting and draw up to the down home signal.
    Two examples from the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company top and tail 2N03 1004 Harmans Cross to Norden train. 33103 leads the four coaches with 26007 on the back.