Swanage Diesel Gala - May 2011
The 6th, 7th and 8th May 2011 heralded the annual Swange
Railway Diesel Gala weekend, with combined Beer Festival (at Harmans Cross).
The event has slowly built up a good reputation over a number of years,
providing good transport links to both Swanage and Nordon late into the night.
The three day has become one of the major persevered railway events in the
South West, and as such draws crowds from a large radius that come to
photograph and ride diesel locomotives from their era.
The 5 mile line provides a model template for diesel galas which many other lines in the South West can take note of. A good wide selection of diesels from of various ages, a regular timetable, BBQ’s, Beer, Good food and evening dining at reasonable prices, and good value rover tickets which are popular with many enthusiast. The Swanage line offers a multitude of photographic locations, for those who don’t mind walking then there are also stunning views from surrounding hills in the Corfe area, which on a clear day can provide scenic backdrops which include Poole and Bornemouth.
This gallery provides a selection of images taken during the 2011 Diesel Gala Weekend, which provided a mixed back of weather conditions, including thunder and lightening.
The 5 mile line provides a model template for diesel galas which many other lines in the South West can take note of. A good wide selection of diesels from of various ages, a regular timetable, BBQ’s, Beer, Good food and evening dining at reasonable prices, and good value rover tickets which are popular with many enthusiast. The Swanage line offers a multitude of photographic locations, for those who don’t mind walking then there are also stunning views from surrounding hills in the Corfe area, which on a clear day can provide scenic backdrops which include Poole and Bornemouth.
This gallery provides a selection of images taken during the 2011 Diesel Gala Weekend, which provided a mixed back of weather conditions, including thunder and lightening.
