{"id":13161,"date":"2026-03-06T12:40:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=13161"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:40:34","slug":"february-2026-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=13161","title":{"rendered":"February 2026 Round-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class 67 to the Swanage Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rUWDSQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55076733000_0f46bde270.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colas Class 67 No. 67027 pauses at Wareham before continuing to Worgret Junction and the Swanage Railway &#8211; 03\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colas Rail Class 67 No. 67027, recently outshopped from Eastleigh with East Coast Thunderbird decals, arrived at Corfe Castle for ETH testing on the morning of 3rd February 2026. Working as 0Z67 0705 Westbury Down T.C. to Swanage, the locomotive only travelled as far as Corfe Castle because of embankment stabilisation work further down the line at Harman\u2019s Cross. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rUUMuU\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55076368416_63011931e5.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colas Class 67 No. 67027 is seen at Corfe Castle railway station coupled up to stock  to enable  the ETH testing on the  Swanage Railway &#8211; 03\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Skip departed the heritage railway as 0Z67 1002 Swanage to Westbury Down T.C. the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rZP2SZ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55131828601_9ae1b3e788.jpg\" alt=\"JPEG image-FAA20915BCAE-1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colas Class 67 No. 67027 crosses Corfe Viaduct on its departure from the Swanage Railway &#8211; 04\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rZPXXE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55132010528_1a9132e9a0.jpg\" alt=\"JPEG image-BA8F94DACB6B-1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colas Class 67 No. 67027 pauses at Wareham working 0Z67 1002 Swanage to Westburt Down T.C. following its departure from the Swanage Railway &#8211; 04\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Colas Rail Class 67 Thunderbird loco visits The Swanage Railway - February 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HZAOxovu-Os?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SWR Class 159\u2019s and the New Measurement Train at Sherborne<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rVfvWy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55080218320_f515ca4330.jpg\" alt=\"NMT at Sherborne - 05\/02\/2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Class 43 No.&#8217;s 43013 \u2018Mark Carne CBE\u2019 + 975984 977993 975814 977984 + 43062 \u2018John Armitt\u2019 at Sherborne on the return leg of 1Q23 05:53 Reading to Salisbury via Exeter &#8211; 05\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 5th February 2026 produced another wet Thursday lunchtime. I stopped off at Sherborne on the way home from visiting my mum. The New Measurement Train (NMT) was scheduled to pass through the station just after two service trains operated by South Western Railway (SWR) Class 159 diesel multiple units;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">159020 + 159108 1L25 1020 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids 159018 + 159015 1L44 1125 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sherborne station was opened by the Salisbury and Yeovil Railway (S&amp;YR) on 7th May 1860, when the company extended its line from Gillingham. A level crossing is situated at the eastern end of the platforms. The station features two platforms connected by a footbridge, added in 1886, with the main building constructed in rusticated Sherborne stone under a slate roof, including mullioned windows and a distinctive ledged canopy supported by iron brackets. The London &amp; South Western Railway took over the line in 1878 having provided the trains from the outset. Following the Railways Act of 1921, the LSWR was amalgamated into the Southern Railway in 1923, under which the station continued to operate until nationalisation in 1948, when it became part of the Southern Region of British Railways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> In 1963, amid broader organisational changes, control of the line and station transferred to the Western Region of British Railways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the station is owned by Network Rail and operated by South Western Railway (SWR), which took over the South Western franchise in 2017. The station is currently promoted as part of the Blackmore Vale Line Community Partnership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rVeFBR\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55080055763_5dfb65e6f8.jpg\" alt=\"NMT at Sherborne - 05\/02\/2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Class 43 No.  43062 \u2018John Armitt\u2019 at Sherborne on the rear of 1Q23 05:53 Reading to Salisbury via Exeter &#8211; 05\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NMT duly arrived a minute early being top and tailed by Class 43 power cars No.\u2019s 43013 \u2018Mark Carne CBE\u2019 + 43062 \u2018John Armitt\u2019 forming 1Q23 05:53 Reading to Salisbury via Exeter. The train had to pause in the station to allow the crossing gates &#8211; controlled from the Basingstoke Rail Operating Centre &#8211; to be lowered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SWR Class 159\u2019s and the New Measurement Train at Sherborne - 05\/02\/2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ds2wUAZK514?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wiltshire Wanders &#8211; time spent watching trains &#8211; 12\/02\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trip across the county border to Wiltshire for a day watching trains in the company of Jamie Smith. The highlight for me being the DCR Class 60 No. 60028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7676-1024x576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7676-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7676-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7676-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7676-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7676-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7676-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DCR Class 60 No. 60028 passing Fairwood Junction at the head of 6M51 0942 Merehead Quarry (FHH) to Quainton Railhead &#8211; 12\/02\/2026<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wiltshire Wanders - time spent watching trains - 12\/02\/2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7InIZzZAons?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video features the following locations and workings: Hawkeridge Junction: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">66704 + 66754 &#8211; 6G99 0428 Hanwell to Westbury Down T.C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Westbury: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">59005 &#8211; 6A12 0918 Whatley Quarry F Liner HH to Appleford FHH <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fairwood Junction: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">60028 &#8211; 6M51 0942 Merehead Quarry (FHH) to Quainton Railhead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Bratton: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">802101 &#8211; 1C76 1003 London Paddington to Penzance                       802018 + 802017 &#8211; 1A78 0710 Penzance to London Paddington   60028 &#8211; 6M51 0942 Merehead Quarry (FHH) to Quainton Railhead <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Bradley: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">166207 &#8211; 1F14 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central                        67021 &#8211; 1V80 0947 London Victoria to Bath Spa                                     59202 &#8211; 6B12 1143 Merehead Quarry (FHH) to Wootton Bassett F.Y. (FLHH) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wylye: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">158890 &#8211; 1O52 1338 Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7717-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7717-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7717-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7717-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7717-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7717-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7717-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 59203 &#8211; 6V22 1334 Woking D. Agg. Yard (FLHH) to Merehead Quarry (FHH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train visits the Swanage Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rZPejM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55131867101_579002701e.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8013\" width=\"500\" height=\"264\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train arrived on the Swanage Railway early morning on 16th February 2026, reporting as 3Z21 0537 Eastleigh East Yard to Corfe Castle (Swanage R). GBRf Class 66 No.\u2019s 66710 \u2018Karen Harrison\u2019 + 66719 \u2018Michael Portillo\u2019 top and tailed. This image shows the train at Wareham &#8211; 16\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train arrived on the Swanage Railway early morning on 16th February 2026, reporting as 3Z21 0537 Eastleigh East Yard to Corfe Castle (Swanage R). GBRf Class 66 No.\u2019s 66710 \u2018Karen Harrison\u2019 + 66719 \u2018Michael Portillo\u2019 top and tailed the train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rZQavu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55132049378_5cd31919b6.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8020\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train on the approach to Norden Crossing &#8211; 16\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rZJDoV\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55130972517_72dee71727.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8016\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With Corfe Castle as a backdrop, the Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train is about to cross Sandy Hill Lane Bridge &#8211; 16\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rZQqi1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55132099114_9b64a57489.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7950\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This image shows the Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train on the approach to Corfe Castle with No. 66719 \u2018Michael Portillo\u2019 at the rear &#8211; 16\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. 66710 remained at Corfe Castle acting as a \u201cbrake\u201d for the carriages, while No. 66719 departed light engine as 0Z21 0740 Corfe Castle (Swanage R) to Eastleigh East Yard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rZQqhK\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55132099099_815c73625f.jpg\" alt=\"JPEG image-8B5CE281B3DD-1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After assisting with the delivery of The Railway 200 Inspiration Train, No. 66719 departed light engine as 0Z21 0740 Corfe Castle (Swanage R) to Eastleigh East Yard and is seen here at Hamworthy &#8211; 16\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two days later No. 66719 returned to rejoin the train as it worked 0Z22 1543 Eastleigh East Yard to Corfe Castle (Swanage R), this time carrying the Rail 200 Inspiration headboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a76183bc-cf68-422c-b353-73145c48d145.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a76183bc-cf68-422c-b353-73145c48d145-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a76183bc-cf68-422c-b353-73145c48d145-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a76183bc-cf68-422c-b353-73145c48d145-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a76183bc-cf68-422c-b353-73145c48d145-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a76183bc-cf68-422c-b353-73145c48d145-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a76183bc-cf68-422c-b353-73145c48d145.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GBRf Class 66 No. 66719 \u2018Michael Portillo\u2019 at Wareham working light engine as  0Z22 1543 Eastleigh East Yard to Corfe Castle (Swanage R) &#8211; 18\/02\/2026 (Image courtesy of Scott Lewis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. 66719 departed Corfe with the Inspiration train in the company of No. 66710 bound for the Watercress Line working as 3Z22 1930 Corfe Castle (Swanage R) to Alton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8171.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8171-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8171-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8171-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8171-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8171-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8171-2048x1154.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Having rejoined the stock, GBRf Class 66 No. 66719 \u2018Michael Portillo\u2019 leads at Wareham with the Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train 3Z22 1930 Corfe Castle (Swanage R) to Alton on its way to the Watercress Line &#8211; 18\/02\/2026 (Image courtesy of Scott Lewis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum, Inspiration\u2019s exhibition carriages are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Railway Firsts: Showcasing groundbreaking innovations in railway history <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Wonderlab on Wheels: Offering engaging hands-on activities to explore the science and engineering behind railways <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Your Railway Future: Uncovering some of the more hidden roles in rail and encouraging people to consider a career in rail to shape the next 200 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train visits the Swanage Railway - February 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tYHyjeCljyc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Wareham video courtesy of: Jamie Smith Going Loco) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Test Trains and Engineering Trains in Dorset &#8211; Mid-February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A selection of test trains and engineering trains which visited Dorset in mid-February 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Test Trains and Engineering Trains in Dorset - Mid-February 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5cl06XfKwI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video includes; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7512-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7512-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7512-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7512-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7512-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7512-1536x926.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7512-2048x1234.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">09\/02\/2026 Poole 73962 + 73964 &#8211; 1Q51 1150 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7538-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7538-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7538-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7538-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7538-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7538-1536x785.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7538-2048x1047.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7544-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7544-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7544-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7544-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7544-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7544-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7544-2048x960.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11\/02\/2026 Bournemouth 66182 + 66107 &#8211; 6N60 0525 New Milton to Eastleigh East Yard, 444023 + 444020 &#8211; 5Z24 0520 Southampton Central to Poole, 444025 + 444036 &#8211; 1B90 0540 Poole to London Waterloo <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7633-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7633-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7633-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7633-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7633-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7633-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7633-2048x896.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7635-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7635-1024x458.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7635-1024x458.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7635-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7635-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7635-1536x687.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_7635-2048x915.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12\/02\/2026 Bournemouth 66182 + 66107 &#8211; 6N70 0525 New Milton to Eastleigh East Yard, 444001 + 444009 &#8211; 1B14 0500 Poole to London Waterloo <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8143.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8143-1024x591.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8143-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8143-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8143-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8143-1536x886.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8143.jpg 1989w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8144.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8144-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8144-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8144-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8144-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8144-1536x877.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8144.jpg 1896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18\/02\/2026 Dorchester West 43303 + 43301 &#8211; 1Q22 0743 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Bristol Kingsland Road, 166202 &#8211; 2V72 1528 Weymouth to Gloucester (This sequence courtesy of Gerry Barrett)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A video compilation of the Snow &amp; Ice Treatment Train in Dorset during January and February 2026<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A compilation of The Snow &amp; Ice Treatment Train in Dorset - January and February 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vyKjbZX-AxU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">01\/01\/2026 66734+66751 at Baiter, Poole and Hamworthy 3Y88 1011 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">04\/01\/2026 66740 + 66750 at Wareham and Dorchester South 3Y88 1000 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">05\/01\/2026 66740 + 66750 at Poole 3Y88 1120 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">06\/01\/2026 66751 + 66750 3Y88 1120 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">08\/01\/2026 66736 + 66750 at Poole 3Y88 1120 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">09\/01\/2026 66750 + 66736 at Turlin Moor 3Y88 1120 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13\/02\/2026 66730 + 66734 at Sterte, Poole, Dorchester South and Hamworthy 3Y88 1120 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17\/02\/2026 66725 + 66704 at Hamworthy 3Y89 2253 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-5A125E780735-1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-5A125E780735-1-1024x540.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-5A125E780735-1-1024x540.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-5A125E780735-1-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-5A125E780735-1-768x405.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-5A125E780735-1-1536x810.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-5A125E780735-1-2048x1080.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17\/02\/2026 day 66725 + 66704 at Weymouth 3Y88 1120 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18\/02\/2026 66792 + 66704 at Poole 3Y88 1120 Eastleigh East Yard to Eastleigh East Yard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New GBRf Class 99 No.\u2019s 99005 + 99006 on tow at Bristol and other trains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rYz1po\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55117775572_8e8fa40bb9.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GBRf Class 57 No. 57305 reporting as 0V33 0713\u00bd Leicester L.I.P. to Portbury Auto Terminal Gbf seen on the approach to Parson Street, Bristol on its way to Portbury Docks to collect the latest Class 99 arrivals &#8211; 25\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rYz1rN\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55117775712_6ec55553bf.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GBRf Class 99 No.&#8217;s 99006 and 99005 hauled by Class 57 No. 57305 arrive at Parson Street working as 0Q33 1410 Portbury Auto Terminal GBf to Leicester L.I.P. &#8211; 25\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rYz1s9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55117775732_5057047b7e.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GBRf Class 99 No.&#8217;s 99006 and 99005 pause  at Parson Street working as 0Q33 1410 Portbury Auto Terminal GBf to Leicester L.I.P. in the company of  Class 57 No. 57305  &#8211; 25\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rYFuTo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55119042060_0abe6742d1.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Close up cab detail of GBRf Class 99 No.&#8217;s  99005 pause  at Parson Street  &#8211;  25\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rYEwgD\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55118851603_c1cef7687d.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GBRf Class 99 No.&#8217;s 99006 and 99005 hauled by Class 57 No. 57305 moving away from Parson Street working as 0Q33 1410 Portbury Auto Terminal GBf to Leicester L.I.P. &#8211; 25\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GBRf Class 99 No.\u2019s 99005 &amp; 99006 were collected from Portbury Docks and hauled to Leicester LIP on Wednesday 25th February 2026. Stablemate Class 57 No. 57305 was the hauling locomotive provided for the transfer, running in light during the morning as 0Z33 from Leicester L.I.P. to the automotive terminal at Portbury Docks, then returning to Leicester with 99006 &amp; 99005 in tow as 0Q33 from the automotive terminal at Portbury Docks to Leicester L.I.P. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rYEQAk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55118913239_1c4a1784d4.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Class 57 No. 57305 hauling GBRf Class 99 No.&#8217;s 99006 and 99005 away from Bristol Parkway working 0Q33 1410 Portbury Auto Terminal GBf to Leicester L.I.P. &#8211; 25\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video features other passenger, freight and departmental trains at Bristol Parson Street and Bristol Parkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New GBRf Class 99 No.\u2019s 99005 + 99006 on tow at Bristol and other trains - 25\/06\/2026 \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M-kskDjb2yI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eastleigh Visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Caroline had a lunch planned with a friend in Southampton, I chivalrously volunteered to drive her over the county border and back home after her catch-up. No, no\u2026 of course I didn\u2019t mind  waiting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So that\u2019s how I found myself at Eastleigh railway station on the afternoon of Friday February 27th 2026 witnessing the chaos caused by Colas Class 56 No. 56051 \u2018Survival\u2019 which had been booked to operate OZ56 1150 Eastleigh Yard to Eastleigh Yard via Basingstoke in the company of on hire Class 66 No. 66544. The Grid made it as far as the approaches to Eastleigh where it suffered an internal combustion incident with flames reportedly coming out of the locomotive. All lines between Eastleigh and Winchester were immediately put on a stop situation, with trains being unable to run past the stricken loco. Eventually the Shed dragged \u2018Survival\u2019 back to Eastleigh East Yard where a fire engine was waiting its arrival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-57327DF040D7-1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-57327DF040D7-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-57327DF040D7-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-57327DF040D7-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-57327DF040D7-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-57327DF040D7-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JPEG-image-57327DF040D7-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stricken Colas Class 56 No. 56051 \u2018Survival\u2019 being towed by on hire Class 66 No. 66544 in the background with FL Class 66 No. 66561 and GBRf Class 66 No. 66734 &#8216;Platinum Jubilee&#8217; at Eastleigh &#8211; 27\/02\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trains were subject to delay for several hours afterwards, and this made for a busy couple of hours while things slowly got back to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Watching trains at Eastleigh, including a stricken Class 56 No. 56051 \u2018Survival\u2019 - 27\/02\/2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rtIbk09Zhq0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s it for another month &#8211; thanks for reading. Be seeing you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Class 67 to the Swanage Railway Colas Rail Class 67 No. 67027, recently outshopped from Eastleigh with East Coast Thunderbird decals, arrived at Corfe Castle for ETH testing on the morning of 3rd February 2026. 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