A train from Swanage approaching Wareham station
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The photograph on this page of A train from Swanage approaching Wareham station by John Lucas as part of the Geograph project.
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A train from Swanage approaching Wareham station
Image: © John Lucas Taken: 12 Jul 2017
2017 is the first year of through timetabled services between the two towns since the line closed to passengers in 1972. The train consists of 4 carriages 'topped and tailed' by 2 class 33 locomotives. Swanage Railway has a diesel multiple unit currently being overhauled to provide the service.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.69204
Longitude
-2.11717