PHOTO REPORT ON THE FIRST WEEKEND OF SWANAGE RAILWAY'S SANTA SPECIALS 2010 - Saturday 4th December 2010

News Item and Photo Report from Andrew P.M. Wright - dated 9th December 2010
Official photographer & press officer, Swanage Railway.
Photographs are copyright Andrew P.M. Wright.
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The Swanage Railway's 'Santa Special' service crosses Corfe Common hauled by LSWR 0-4-4T Class M7 No.53 (30053) with the picturesque ruins of Corfe Castle in the background on Saturday 4th December 2010. Photo Andrew P.M. Wright

The Swanage Railway's 'Santa Special' 2010 services commenced on Saturday 4th December 2010, and the Swanage Railway's official photographer & press officer Andrew P.M. Wright has supplied nearly 100 photos of this popular event.

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A blazing coal fire and welcoming scene to greet visitors at Corfe Castle station on Saturday 4th December 2010. Photo Andrew P.M. Wright

Full 'Santa Special' service details are available from the Swanage Railway on 01929 475207 - or by visiting our dedicated Santa Specials Information and Booking Page here.

A second page of photos showing the Swanage Railway's 'Santa Special' 2010 services on the second day of operation on Sunday 5th December 2010 is available here.

The Swanage Railway's 'Santa Special' service leaves Corfe Castle station for Norden hauled by 'Battle of Britain' class Bulleid Pacific No. 34070 'Manston' on Saturday 4th December 2010. Photo Andrew P.M. Wright