Swanage Railway Contacts & Membership

Invest in the success of the Swanage Railway by becoming a member

What are Swanage Railway's aims?

Swanage nameplate group at Swanage - photo copyright Andrew P.M.Wright

The restoration of the rail link between Swanage and Wareham and the re-establishment of a daily service to connect with main line trains.

The creation of a comprehensive historical record of steam railways and steam technology in Southern England.

What are the benefits of membership?

Annual membership entitles the member to 25% discount off fare prices on all scheduled Swanage Railway Co Ltd trains travelled on during the course of their membership year. (see note 1 below)

Premier Life Membership entitles the member to unlimited free travel for life on normal scheduled Swanage Railway Co Ltd train services. (see note 1 below)

10% discount on most most items in the Station shop.

Regular magazine, Swanage Railway Magazine mailed free of charge.

The opportunity to vote at the Annual General Meeting and to stand for election to the Council of Management and thereby participate in the future of the Railway project. (This applies to members over 18 years only)

The opportunity to become a working member of the Swanage Railway.

What are the levels of membership and what do they cost?

As discussed at the AGM on 23/09/06 there are several changes to membership that became effective from 1st January 2007. However, resulting from discussion at the March 2007 CoM meeting, the alignment with the government's retirement age initiative has been postponed to the advantage of our members, and the SRT will retain the age of attaining senior rate for men and women at 60. There will also be a small revision of membership rates overall, and the removal of the 'Student' membership category, with members either being Junior, Adult or Senior. The changes will apply to all persons joining after 1st January 2007.

Summary of the membership categories effective from 1st January 2007:

Annual membership

Adult £18

Senior (60+ women & men) £12

Junior (under 18) £12

Family membership (2 adults & their children under 18) £36

Premier Life Membership - entitling the member to free unlimited free travel for life on normal scheduled services of the Swanage Railway Co Ltd. (see note 1 below)

Premier Life £500 (or 50 monthly payments of £10 by standing order)

Senior Citizen Premier Life (60+ women & men) £300 (or 30 monthly payments of £10 by standing order)

Overseas members

Overseas members are asked to pay a supplement to cover the net additional cost of mailing their quarterly magazine abroad. Please select from the table and add to your subscription.

Europe + £5.48

Canada, USA (airmail) + £12.36

South Africa (airmail) + £12.36

Australia/New Zealand (airmail) + £14.60

BFPO and BFPO ships No extra charge

Membership Enquiries

The Membership Department
Swanage Railway Trust
Station House
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1HB
Tel: 01929 475202
Email enquiries: membership@swanagerailwaytrust.org.uk

Membership Form

Please click here for the application form, which is now in Adobe Acrobat format and can be printed out and sent with your membership fee to the Membership Secretary at the Swanage Railway Trust at the above address.

Why not become a working member?

The Swanage Railway thrives as a busy seaside railway and relies on its mostly volunteer workforce to enable it to operate one of the most intensive Private Railway services in Britain.

You can become a part of this by becoming a working member. Volunteers are welcome in all departments no matter what your commitment can be. Junior members acan join our Sygnets Youth Group.

Please contact our Volunteer Liaison Representative who will introduce you to the railway and find a suitable starting point for your career.

Our Volunteer liaison representative is Mike Whitwam.
Tel 01929 475212 daytime and 01929 422555 evenings
e-mail: mike.whitwam@71b.co.uk
or by writing to him c/o Swanage Station.

Notes
1 - Excluding Santa Specials & Wessex Belle services. Also excludes any future operating beyond Norden Station towards the main line services/stations which may be operated at any arm of the railway.
2 - Membership applicants who wish to make immediate use of concessions should ask for an instant membership form at the Booking Office.
3 - Please allow 28 days for the processing of your application as the membership department is one of the many volunteer areas of the Swanage Railway.
4 - Membership is of the Swanage Railway Trust, the controlling body of the Swanage Railway. Registered Charity No. 1087318.

All photographs are copyright Andrew P.M. Wright