Some more images of the unit, being hauled by the air-braked visiting engines.

Imagine if it could run under it's own power as well?

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The beautifully restored BR Class 423 Slam-Door EMU No. 3417 'Gordon Pettitt' on it's first visit to Swanage in over a decade.

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Things did start with a bit of chaos, as one engine had to be replaced due to developing a fault.

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Following on from the previous post, here's what we came for, Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala.

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And to top it off, let's celebrate Day 31 of #ATrainADay with the sparky lads I went out to see in Late January, with a VEP sandwiched inbetween them. Here's to 2025 to see even more trains! :)

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