A travelling exhibition celebrating 200 years of railway history is set to visit Corfe Castle this February – and it promises to be an inspiring stop for families and rail enthusiasts alike.
The Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train, made up of five converted British Rail carriages from the 1970s and ’80s, is part of a national tour co-curated by Network Rail and the National Railway Museum. It will be stationed at Corfe Castle station from Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th February (10am to 4pm), and entry is free with a valid Swanage Railway ticket.
The exhibition arrives just as Swanage Railway marks its own milestone – the 50th anniversary of volunteers beginning restoration work at the once-disused Swanage station in 1976. Fittingly, the ‘Inspiration’ train celebrates both the history and future of Britain’s railways, with hands-on exhibits, railway ‘firsts’ and engineering challenges. More than 50,000 people have visited the engaging, family-friendly train so far on its 60-stop UK tour. Abbie King, CEO of Swanage Railway, said: ‘It’s a real privilege for the Swanage Railway to host something so special and historic. It’s a fun, free and fascinating way to learn about the past, present and future of the railways, there will be something of interest for everyone – whether you are a railway enthusiast or just curious about a British innovation that changed the world
To help manage traffic in Corfe Castle – where parking is limited – visitors are encouraged to arrive by rail. A 1950s heritage diesel railbus will run regularly between Norden (next to the Purbeck Park long-stay car park) and Corfe Castle.
Tickets for the diesel railbus and further details are available at: swanagerailway.co.uk
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