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    Imberbus 2023

    I note a few changes. Firstly, there are now only 2 prices available - £10 adult, £2 child, the Warminster - Imber only fare withdrawn. Secondly, buses will only now only stop at recognised bus stops. Access is the same as in 2022, only buses involved in the event are permitted to access the...
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    Routemaster coaches

    Mod note: discussion split from this thread https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/bus-speeds.253093/ as it was off-topic. Routemaster coaches could reach 70mph, which would be illegal today. The BEA coaches and the RCL's had AEC AV690 11.3l engines rated at 175hp and geared for 70mph running...
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    Swanage railway diesel gala 2023

    Any news of loco movements for this event. Sat 20 Statesman Rail to Weymouth, 2x 47
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    60th anniversary Bristol Bus Boycott

    Today marks the 60th anniversary, when the West Indian population of Bristol voiced their discontent regarding the Bristol Bus Company, which was happy to employ them in, for example, workshops and canteens, but not as bus crews...
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    The Signalman

    At 3.15 on Radio 4 Boxing Day, there will be a broadcast of an adaptation of Charles Dicken's classic ghost story. The previous year, the author had been involved in the Staplehurst disaster, from which he never recovered.
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    Swanage to Wareham postponed again

    News from the railway is that owing to not having recovered to pre Covid levels, plus uncertainty as to what 2022 will bring, the railway has decided not to run the Wareham service this year. Quote from the Railway's chairman
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    Swanage Railway diesel gala 2022

    The Railway has announced that the Diesel Gala will take place 6 to 8 May, with a preliminary day on the 5th. In other news, 34072 is currently on the Great Central for the winter steam gala Work continues on 34070 which will hopefully return to service later this year
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    50 Years since Swanage branch closed

    To mark this event, the cl 117 will operate between Swanage and Norden Jan 1 - 3. On each day, the first 50 passengers to book online will pay the price of a 1972 ticket - 50p
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    Imberbus 2021

    Yes, it is back, with some important changes. As has been mentioned previously, August 21 will be Imberbus only day. All other forms of transportation, including cycling and walking will not be permitted on military roads apart from walking within the confines of Imber village where permitted...
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    Imberbus 2020

    Just received news of the date for this year- 15th August, and owing to traffic problems last year in the vicinity of Imber, private vehicles including bicycles will not be allowed on the military roads, the only civilian vehicles allowed will be buses running the service
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    73156 Swanage railway

    When is this loco returning to the GCR pls
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    Swanage Railway Diesel Gala 2020

    Dates announced 24 to 26 April
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    Swanage Railway Sunday service from London

    On the four Sundays, 28 July to 18 August, special consisting of 4TC t&t GBrf 73 between Waterloo and Swanage. Organised by UK Railtours
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    Restoration of t3 563 is feasible

    Following examination of the T3 donated to the Swanage Railway, it has been declared that the locomotive is in good mechanically and restoration will go ahead provided £350,000 is raised to pay for it
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    SWR service to Corfe Castle

    Broadly as per last year, the SWR serice to Corfe Castle, Swanage Railway will operate Summer Saturdays 25 May to 7 September https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/detail/summersaturdayspecial
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    Bill Maynard RIP

    Learnt of the news that at 89 , after falling from his mobility scooter, Claude Jeremiah Greengrass is no more. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43596854 Like to remember the pheasant plucking song
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    563 to be restored to working condition Swanage Railway

    Both the Bournemouth and Dorset Echo have reported that a donation from a private individual will mean that the locomotive will be transferred to a specialist firm to see whether restoration to working condition is feasible...
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    Swanage belle 21 October

    Bit short notice, but does anyone have an update as RTT shows it having arrived Birmingham New St, then nothing, should be somewhere in the vicinity of Didcot if on time
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    David Shepherd death

    Hope this is the right place to post this, cannot find any other refs on this site, but informed, sadly, of the death of David Shepphard, wildlife painter and steam fan. I remember well his locos stored at the Longmoor Military Railway and attempts to have a steam centre there, also a patron of...
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    Swanage railway september gala

    Here's one to raise a smile! http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15543678.Record_breaking_steam_gala_for_Swanage_Railway/?action=success#comments-feedback-anchor Published seven hours ago

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