Harmans Cross
There can't be many, if any, occasions in British railway history where a Southern Railway Bullied Pacific has been hauled by a Scottish Region Class 26? Here, the superbly restored 26007 hauls 34070 Manston through Harman's Cross en-route from Swanage to Norden.
The Light Pacific tender was to receive front pony truck attention which required lifting by crane, this type of activity being undertaken at the Swanage Railway's road / rail siding adjacent to the Norden road crossing.
The Class 26, and several other visiting locomotives, had remained on the Swanage Railway for just over a week beyond the 2009 diesel gala and, as can be seen, 26007 was being put to good use.
16 May 2009
The Light Pacific tender was to receive front pony truck attention which required lifting by crane, this type of activity being undertaken at the Swanage Railway's road / rail siding adjacent to the Norden road crossing.
The Class 26, and several other visiting locomotives, had remained on the Swanage Railway for just over a week beyond the 2009 diesel gala and, as can be seen, 26007 was being put to good use.
16 May 2009
Herston
Stunning weather in the Purbecks as an immaculate 45060 Sherwood Forester heads north from Herston with a Swanage to Norden service.
16 May 2009
16 May 2009
Herston
The superbly restored 26007 heads past Dickers Crossing with an empty coaching stock move.
16 May 2009
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16 May 2009
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Harmans Cross
The superb 2009 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala sees 55022 Royal Scots Grey come under Afflington Bridge heading down towards Harman's Cross past a nice display of bluebells.
8 May 2009
8 May 2009
Harmans Cross
Certainly no complaints about the weather as 45060 Sherwood Forester approaches Afflington Bridge.
The condition of not only this locomotive, but all those present at the gala, is credit to all those involved.
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The condition of not only this locomotive, but all those present at the gala, is credit to all those involved.
8 May 2009
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Quarr Farm
It's the 1970s all over again as 45060 Sherwood Forester, looking mint in the afternoon sunshine, passes Quarr Farm AOCL crossing on a Swanage to Norden service.
8 May 2009
8 May 2009
Quarr Farm
The Swanage Railway's diesel gala organisers exceed expectations every year, and the 2009 diesel gala is no exception with the quality and choice of attractions.
From A1A Locomotives Limited is Railfreight grey No. 31108 passing Quarr Farm Crossing with an up train out of Swanage.
8 May 2009
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From A1A Locomotives Limited is Railfreight grey No. 31108 passing Quarr Farm Crossing with an up train out of Swanage.
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Harmans Cross
33103 Swordfish stands at Harman's Cross on a shuttle service ready to go back to Norden.
8 May 2009
8 May 2009
Harmans Cross
Running into Harmans Cross, as seen from Haycrafts Lane, is 55022 Royal Scots Grey making light work of its five-coach train.
8 May 2009
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8 May 2009
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Harmans Cross
Nine Barrow Down dominates the skyline as 33103 Swordfish top & tails the shuttle with 31108 near Harmans Cross.
8 May 2009
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8 May 2009
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Railfreight grey Class 31 No. 31108 runs down towards Harmans Cross passing Woodyhyde.
8 May 2009
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8 May 2009
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Harmans Cross
The superbly finished 26007 adds a Scottish theme to the Southern Railway-based Swanage Railway as it heads south past Woodyhyde Farm towards Harman's Cross.
8 May 2009
8 May 2009
Harmans Cross
Intentional or not, there was certainly a British Rail blue era theme to the 2009 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala.
Making a fine site is 45060 Sherwood Forester heading past Woodyhyde with an up train.
8 May 2009
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Making a fine site is 45060 Sherwood Forester heading past Woodyhyde with an up train.
8 May 2009
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Harmans Cross
33103 Swordfish heading towards Harmans Cross with a down train.
8 May 2009
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8 May 2009
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