Swanage Railway Diesel Gala Locomotive Line-up Revealed

The Swanage Railway’s annual Diesel Gala and Beer Festival will take place from May 8 to May 10, featuring nine heritage diesel locomotives and a vintage ‘push-pull’ train. This year’s highlights include the Class 58 diesel No. 58 023 and the Class 438 ‘push-pull’ 4TC set No. 428. The gala offers a three-train service along the nine-mile Purbeck heritage line, with additional visiting locomotives and a beer festival featuring 40 ales and 10 ciders. Entry is free, and special Beerex evening trains will run on Friday and Saturday. Full details are available on the Swanage Railway website.

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