The Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 2008

The Class 50 Alliance received the invitation from the Swanage Railway to fill in at the last minute for traction that was no longer available, and was pleased to be able to respond positively. On the Saturday there were two fifties operating in Dorset.... Probably for the first time in many years, as 50049 was in charge of the return leg of Vintage Trains outing from Birmingham to Weymouth.  

D444 arrived with fellow SVR resident 37906. The pair are seen here at Norden in a gap between duties. 

Photo Neil Morgan 

Looking down from the famous landmark of Corfe Castle, we see D444 as it powers the 1630 Norden to Swanage over  Studland road viaduct.

Photo Alex Eyres

Approaching Corfe from the South.

Photo Paul Bigland

Leaving Corfe station with the castle visible on the hill behind. 

Photo Alex Eyres

At the Terminus 44 prepares to take the next North Bound service.

Photo Neil Morgan