Swanage Railway – Winter Warm Up!

WINTER WARM UP – 6 and 7 January 2024

Classic steam and diesel locomotives – together with a nostalgic freight train – will be running through the Isle of Purbeck countryside thanks to a special two-day ‘Winter Warm Up’ weekend event that is the perfect way to blow out the Christmas cobwebs.

The ‘Winter Warm Up’ bursts into life between Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman’s Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden on Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 January, 2024, with trains running every 45 minutes between 9:45am and 4.30pm.

The public will be able to enjoy the nostalgic delights of classic steam and diesel locomotives – and an evocative freight train from yesteryear – against the beautiful backdrop of the Purbeck countryside and the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle.

It’s the perfect way to blow away the cobwebs – and escape the repeats on television or cold Turkey – by visiting the Isle of Purbeck for a really enjoyable, nostalgic and evocative day out.

Visitors will be able to enjoy watching our steam and diesel locomotives working hard on our demonstration freight train – recalling years past when the railways were the backbone of our transport network, especially during the winter.

With the railway shop open at Swanage station, hot drinks and snacks will be available at the Swanage station kiosk.

The fascinating goods shed museum and exhibition coach at Corfe Castle station will also be open.

One-day go anywhere Day Rover tickets for the ‘Winter Warm Up’ event are just £25 for adults and £12.50 for children giving unlimited travel on the day of issue – meaning that visitors can go where they like, when they like.

Day return tickets offering a round trip on the Swanage Railway – including a break of journey at Corfe Castle – are also available.

Swanage Railway train times – and special event details – are available online at www.swanagerailway.co.uk.