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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    The Harmans shuttle returns with 33111 powering the working 2N05 1105 off. The common was a popular place for photographers this morning with some 15 on the bridge at one point.
    Brisk work at the station is carried out to allow the trains to keep to the tight timetable. The track in the station loops is level with the noticeable change at the loop turnout. 55022 is the down train with 2S05 1110 from Norden to Swanage.
    The down train passes the photographers at Wurzel's crossing including my brother Danny, 3rd from the left.