Swanage itself, whilst attractive, is quite an ordinary seaside town. However, the steam railway that links it to Norden, near Corfe, is well worth a trip.
Since I last visited, the Swanage Railway has been extended through to the mainline station at Wareham.
The railway stops at Corfe Castle, to enable tourists to visit the castle (parking in the village being almost non-existent)
Oh yes, and they also run diesel locos..........
The following pictures were all taken at Norden, which was the terminus before the line was extended to Wareham. It has a large car and coach park, so is probably a better place to catch the train if you're driving, than Swanage
In 2025 English Heritage announced that two sites have been listed at Grade II along the Swanage Railway heritage line: Swanage Engine Shed and Turntable, and Northbrook Road overbridge. The construction of Swanage Railway in 1885 contributed to the widespread use of Purbeck stone, and to the development of Swanage as a seaside destination.
Think I need a new visit to the railway...................
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