The Swanage Railway is on Isle of Purbeck which is on the English south coast.  The railway takes its name from its southern terminus at the south coast seaside resort of Swanage. Car parking for any one coming by car is best at the northern terminus at Norden which is set up as park and ride station. The railways other stations are at Corfe Castle, Harman's Cross and Herston.

The railway to Swanage was operated by the London & South Western Railway Company and opened in 1885 .

73129 is a British Railways Standard class five. This British Railways Standard class was built in Derby works in 1956. it was one of the 30 that was fitted with Caprotti valve. Altogether 172 British Railways Standard Class 5 4-6-0s were built by British Railways. Only five  of these have been saved. They were designed by Robert Riddles.

This locomotive is based at the Midland Railway Butterley

76097 is a British Railways Standard class Four Mogul. This British Railways Standard class was a BR version of the LMS Ivatt Class 4. there were 115 of these BR Standard Class 4 2-6-0s were built by British Railways. They were designed by Robert Riddles.