2. Railways

2009 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala rd

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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    Out of the rock cutting comes 33103 with the last up shuttle service of the day, 2N25 1705 off Harmans Cross. 45060 is on the back and the train crosses over Corfe Viaduct.
    Moving to the foot crossing for a more head on shot of the last few trains. 45060 remains on the set and takes out 2H24 1730 to Swanage and the end of the working day for the set. 45060 was rostered for the evening wine and dine train.
    31108 was the only loco NOT in BR blue livery, it wears the grey colours of BR Railfrieght. Now it crosses Corfe viaduct with 2N26, 1710 off Swanage for Norden and its last up train of the day. 9/5/09