A TRAIN that featured in classic film The Railway Children is coming to Dorset.
Enthusiasts will get the chance to ride in the historic 1920s steam locomotive that appeared in the hit 1970s film starring Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins when it stars in Swanage Railway’s popular Grand Steam Gala.
The Great Northern Railway N2 class No. 1744 will be joining the five resident main line steam locomotives for the three-day event which takes to the rails of the relaid Purbeck Line between Friday, September 9 and Sunday, September 11.
There will be an intensive steam-hauled train service between Norden park and ride, Corfe Castle, Harman’s Cross, Herston Halt and Swanage every 40 minutes between 10 am and 6pm – including steam trains on the Friday and Saturday evenings until just before 11pm.
Alongside the Grand Steam Gala there will be a three-day classic vehicle rally with exhibits, stalls and refreshments next to Harman’s Cross station with a bar and live music.
Advance booking for one, two or three-day Grand Steam Gala Rover tickets – giving unlimited daytime train travel – is available as well as combined tickets covering entrance to the Classic Vehicle Rally.
For more information visit swanage railway.co.uk or call 01929 425800.
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