2. Railways

2010 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

The weekend after the May Bank Holiday is the weekend of the legendary Swanage Diesel Gala which has the Dorset Beer Festival tied in with it. So once again the pilgrimage from Fife to my native Dorset is made and to the railway I call "mine". I was there on the very first day in 1976 and I was loco crew on the first train in August 1979. It holds a special place in my heart.
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  • And off we go with the 2010 Swanage Diesel Gala and the first up train of the day approaches Norden with 56101 leading 31271 with 33103 on the back. This is 2N01 0850 off Swanage to Norden. 7/5/2010

    And off we go with the 2010 Swanage Diesel Gala and the first up train of the day approaches Norden with 56101 leading 31271 with 33103 on the back. This is 2N01 0850 off Swanage to Norden. 7/5/2010

  • The class 56 loco is a first for Swanage and is air braked only so will always require a dual braked translator loco when on the vacuum braked stock.

    The class 56 loco is a first for Swanage and is air braked only so will always require a dual braked translator loco when on the vacuum braked stock.

  • 56101 has run round the train at Norden and will couple onto the front of the resident class 33.

    56101 has run round the train at Norden and will couple onto the front of the resident class 33.

  • 56101 and 33103 slowly depart Norden with 2S01 0950 Norden to Swanage, the first down train of the gala.

    56101 and 33103 slowly depart Norden with 2S01 0950 Norden to Swanage, the first down train of the gala.

  • Sitting in the run round loop is 31271 which carries the name "Stratford 1840 - 2001" and commemorates the depot of that name.

    Sitting in the run round loop is 31271 which carries the name "Stratford 1840 - 2001" and commemorates the depot of that name.

  • Coming round the curve between Corfe Viaduct and Norden station is 37264 leading 4VEP EMU 3417 with 73119 on the back. This is 2N02 0930 Swanage to Norden.

    Coming round the curve between Corfe Viaduct and Norden station is 37264 leading 4VEP EMU 3417 with 73119 on the back. This is 2N02 0930 Swanage to Norden.

  • Electro-diesel 73119 departs Norden with 2H02 1010 Norden to Harmans Cross. The English Electric 600hp SRKT powerplant puts out the clag as it departs the station. The train leaves about 15 minutes late and the timetable would slip for the rest of the day.

    Electro-diesel 73119 departs Norden with 2H02 1010 Norden to Harmans Cross. The English Electric 600hp SRKT powerplant puts out the clag as it departs the station. The train leaves about 15 minutes late and the timetable would slip for the rest of the day.

  • The 4VEP unit is airbraked only and means the air braked loco can power it without a translator loco, AND it can be used by the push-pull fitted locos too.

    The 4VEP unit is airbraked only and means the air braked loco can power it without a translator loco, AND it can be used by the push-pull fitted locos too.

  • Peak 45133 comes towards Norden with 2N03 0950 Swanage to Norden running some 30 minutes down. On the back is Load Haul liveried 50135.

    Peak 45133 comes towards Norden with 2N03 0950 Swanage to Norden running some 30 minutes down. On the back is Load Haul liveried 50135.

  • Station staff go about their duties as quickly as possible to try not to lose any more time. The Peak is off the train and 50135 gets away.

    Station staff go about their duties as quickly as possible to try not to lose any more time. The Peak is off the train and 50135 gets away.

  • The type 4 makes a smokey departure with 2S03 1030 from Norden to Swanage some 21 minutes down.

    The type 4 makes a smokey departure with 2S03 1030 from Norden to Swanage some 21 minutes down.

  • The 4VEP unit would be on the Norden to Harmans Cross shuttles all weekend and here it approaches being propelled by 73119. It correctly displays the 98 Swanage branch headcode. 2N04 1025 Harmans Cross to Norden service is the train.

    The 4VEP unit would be on the Norden to Harmans Cross shuttles all weekend and here it approaches being propelled by 73119. It correctly displays the 98 Swanage branch headcode. 2N04 1025 Harmans Cross to Norden service is the train.

  • Having sat and waited for several Swanage trains to leave, 31271 in Trainload grey livery with Construction Sector decals, comes out of the loop to back onto the 4VEP.

    Having sat and waited for several Swanage trains to leave, 31271 in Trainload grey livery with Construction Sector decals, comes out of the loop to back onto the 4VEP.

  • 73119 had to move clear to allow the 31 onto the main line, now it heads into the loop to await its next train.

    73119 had to move clear to allow the 31 onto the main line, now it heads into the loop to await its next train.

  • 31271 powers away and its English Electric 12SVT 1,470hp powerplant puts out the exhaust. 2H04 was booked to leave at 1050 to Harmans Cross but in the event it departed at 1130, on the back is 45133.

    31271 powers away and its English Electric 12SVT 1,470hp powerplant puts out the exhaust. 2H04 was booked to leave at 1050 to Harmans Cross but in the event it departed at 1130, on the back is 45133.

  • With the timetable rapidly turning into a work of fiction, 47580 approaches with the late running 2N05, 1030 from Swanage to Norden.

    With the timetable rapidly turning into a work of fiction, 47580 approaches with the late running 2N05, 1030 from Swanage to Norden.

  • 37264 has backed onto the stock and will take out 2S05 1110 from Norden to Swanage running a tad late. I will board the train for the short run to Corfe.

    37264 has backed onto the stock and will take out 2S05 1110 from Norden to Swanage running a tad late. I will board the train for the short run to Corfe.

  • A deserted Corfe Castle station with 45133 departing for Norden with 3417 and 31271 with 2N06 1105 Harmans Cross to Norden.

    A deserted Corfe Castle station with 45133 departing for Norden with 3417 and 31271 with 2N06 1105 Harmans Cross to Norden.

  • The class 56 had sat down and was withdrawn and replaced by resident 33111. Here it runs into Corfe with 33103 in multiple and 2N07 1110 from Swanage.

    The class 56 had sat down and was withdrawn and replaced by resident 33111. Here it runs into Corfe with 33103 in multiple and 2N07 1110 from Swanage.

  • The pair of type 3 locos pass one of the class 117 DMU vehicles parked up in the sidings at Corfe. The train is about 48 minutes down.

    The pair of type 3 locos pass one of the class 117 DMU vehicles parked up in the sidings at Corfe. The train is about 48 minutes down.

  • 47580 is on the back of 3417 with 31271 making all the noise as it powers away with its train, 2H06 1130 Norden to Harmans Cross, over Schools Crossing and onto the 1 in 80 climb over the common.

    47580 is on the back of 3417 with 31271 making all the noise as it powers away with its train, 2H06 1130 Norden to Harmans Cross, over Schools Crossing and onto the 1 in 80 climb over the common.

  • 47580 returns to Corfe with 2N08 1145 Harmans Cross to Norden shuttle.

    47580 returns to Corfe with 2N08 1145 Harmans Cross to Norden shuttle.

  • Type 4 Peak 45133 runs into Corfe station with a clear road from the tall double acting down home signal with 2S07 1150 Norden to Swanage.

    Type 4 Peak 45133 runs into Corfe station with a clear road from the tall double acting down home signal with 2S07 1150 Norden to Swanage.

  • The 140 tonne loco enters the station loop as the train behind passes over Sandy Hill Lane. It will cross the shuttle service here.

    The 140 tonne loco enters the station loop as the train behind passes over Sandy Hill Lane. It will cross the shuttle service here.

  • Loadhaul liveried 50135 passes below the footbridge with 2N09 1150 from Swanage to Norden. The timetable is around 43 minutes late but running to the rostered diagram.

    Loadhaul liveried 50135 passes below the footbridge with 2N09 1150 from Swanage to Norden. The timetable is around 43 minutes late but running to the rostered diagram.

  • 33103 has replaced failed 56101 in the roster and here it emerges from the cutting and is about to pass over Sandy Hill Lane with 4VEP 3417 working 2H08 1210 Norden to Harmans Cross shuttle, on the back out of sight is 47580. It will cross 50135 here at Corfe.

    33103 has replaced failed 56101 in the roster and here it emerges from the cutting and is about to pass over Sandy Hill Lane with 4VEP 3417 working 2H08 1210 Norden to Harmans Cross shuttle, on the back out of sight is 47580. It will cross 50135 here at Corfe.

  • The shuttle from Harmans Cross returns with Brush type 4 47580, a main line approved loco, leading 2N11 1230 Harmans Cross to Norden.

    The shuttle from Harmans Cross returns with Brush type 4 47580, a main line approved loco, leading 2N11 1230 Harmans Cross to Norden.

  • As 47580 stands at Corfe's up starter, the ruins of the castle dominate the background. Surely the most dramatic backdrop for a preserved railway anywhere.

    As 47580 stands at Corfe's up starter, the ruins of the castle dominate the background. Surely the most dramatic backdrop for a preserved railway anywhere.

  • The problem with 56101 has been fixed and it was put back out piloting Peak 45133 on 2Nxx xxxx Swanage to Norden. At Corfe Castle it is crossed by 37264 with 4VEP 3417 and 50135 on a shuttle to Harmans Cross.

    The problem with 56101 has been fixed and it was put back out piloting Peak 45133 on 2Nxx xxxx Swanage to Norden. At Corfe Castle it is crossed by 37264 with 4VEP 3417 and 50135 on a shuttle to Harmans Cross.

  • The driver of 56101 opens his charge and the Ruston Paxman 16RK3CT 3,250hp powerplant puts out the clag as the train of five mkI coaches and an idling Peak departs.

    The driver of 56101 opens his charge and the Ruston Paxman 16RK3CT 3,250hp powerplant puts out the clag as the train of five mkI coaches and an idling Peak departs.

  • "He ain't heavy, he's my brother". Elder brother Danny watches 50135 run in with 3417 and 37264 with a shuttle to Norden from Harmans Cross.

    "He ain't heavy, he's my brother". Elder brother Danny watches 50135 run in with 3417 and 37264 with a shuttle to Norden from Harmans Cross.

  • Restoration work is continuing on 37264 with the paintwork finished but no decals yet. My guess is it will be large logo.

    Restoration work is continuing on 37264 with the paintwork finished but no decals yet. My guess is it will be large logo.

  • Moving to the other end of Corfe station and 37264 and 50135 remain on the shuttle service to Harmans Cross, 2H14 1410 off Norden.

    Moving to the other end of Corfe station and 37264 and 50135 remain on the shuttle service to Harmans Cross, 2H14 1410 off Norden.

  • Swanage to Norden working 2N15 1350 from the seaside powers away from Corfe behind 33111.

    Swanage to Norden working 2N15 1350 from the seaside powers away from Corfe behind 33111.

  • 50135 wears the unauthentic Loadhaul freight livery, the number however IS authentic as the loco did run in BR service as 50135 for a while but in BR blue.

    50135 wears the unauthentic Loadhaul freight livery, the number however IS authentic as the loco did run in BR service as 50135 for a while but in BR blue.

  • The class 56 is back on its rostered diagram and here it smokes into Corfe Castle with 33111 translating the brake with 2S15 1430 Norden to Swanage.

    The class 56 is back on its rostered diagram and here it smokes into Corfe Castle with 33111 translating the brake with 2S15 1430 Norden to Swanage.

  • After a quick turn round at Norden, 37264 remains on the shuttle service working 2H16 1450 from Norden to Harmans Cross.

    After a quick turn round at Norden, 37264 remains on the shuttle service working 2H16 1450 from Norden to Harmans Cross.

  • The train is framed between the down home double acting signal and the short up starter.

    The train is framed between the down home double acting signal and the short up starter.

  • Brush type 2 31271 runs in with 2N17 1430 Swanage to Norden passing English Electric type 3 37264.

    Brush type 2 31271 runs in with 2N17 1430 Swanage to Norden passing English Electric type 3 37264.

  • Moving away from the station at Corfe to Schools Crossing just at the station limits and 45133 comes to a stand as the up home is against the train, 2N18 1505 Harmans Cross to Norden. The timetable at this point is about 55 minutes behind schedule.

    Moving away from the station at Corfe to Schools Crossing just at the station limits and 45133 comes to a stand as the up home is against the train, 2N18 1505 Harmans Cross to Norden. The timetable at this point is about 55 minutes behind schedule.

  • The signal is pulled off and the driver opens 45133 slightly for the downhill run into Corfe station.

    The signal is pulled off and the driver opens 45133 slightly for the downhill run into Corfe station.

  • A contrast in front end designs form the English Electric stable. 37264 has a bonnet whilst 50135 does not. My brother Danny is walking over the footbridge on the right.

    A contrast in front end designs form the English Electric stable. 37264 has a bonnet whilst 50135 does not. My brother Danny is walking over the footbridge on the right.

  • Graham Froud sits in the secondman's seat as 50135 working 2S17 1510 Norden to Swanage passes the down starter which is located almost at the end of the down loop.

    Graham Froud sits in the secondman's seat as 50135 working 2S17 1510 Norden to Swanage passes the down starter which is located almost at the end of the down loop.

  • The powerful type 4 100 mph originally rated 50135 powers up to take the train up the 1 in 80 over Corfe Common.

    The powerful type 4 100 mph originally rated 50135 powers up to take the train up the 1 in 80 over Corfe Common.

  • 47580 has the road into Corfe station with 2N20 1510 from Swanage to Norden.

    47580 has the road into Corfe station with 2N20 1510 from Swanage to Norden.

  • Resident 33103 leads 3417 with 2H19 1530 Norden to Harmans Cross past the down starter. The ruins of Corfe Castle dominates the background.

    Resident 33103 leads 3417 with 2H19 1530 Norden to Harmans Cross past the down starter. The ruins of Corfe Castle dominates the background.

  • The Harmans Cross shuttle returns to Norden with 45133 leading on 2H20 1545 off. The train comes off the common dropping down at 1 in 80.

    The Harmans Cross shuttle returns to Norden with 45133 leading on 2H20 1545 off. The train comes off the common dropping down at 1 in 80.

  • A low level close up of my favourite class of loco, the class 45 Peak. I first photographed this loco in 29/5/1982 at Carlisle running light engine. I photographed it again on 15/5/1984 on an unknown working at Church Fenton.

    A low level close up of my favourite class of loco, the class 45 Peak. I first photographed this loco in 29/5/1982 at Carlisle running light engine. I photographed it again on 15/5/1984 on an unknown working at Church Fenton.

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