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Director reflects on totally breathtaking railway event

A beer festival was also held at Corfe Castle station during the steam train event in conjunction with the steam locomotives.

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Dorset D-Day veteran unveils anniversary plaque at station

Dorset D-Day veteran unveils anniversary plaque at station
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Dorset D-Day veteran unveils anniversary plaque at station

Dorset D-Day veteran unveils anniversary plaque at station
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Swanage Railway historic steam gala for D-Day anniversary

Eight impressive 1940s Bulleid Pacific class steam locomotives will appear at Swanage Railway to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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British town unveils plaque honoring US soldiers who stayed there ahead of D-Day

For several months starting in late 1943, American soldiers with the 1st Infantry Division made their home away from home in Swanage, England. Eighty years later, the English Channel town is honoring them.

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