Thursday 22 August 2024

Swanage Railway Diesel Gala, 10th May 2024 Part 6: Class 50s

 
50021 Rodney, after arrival with.1N01 09:39 Norden - Swanage. 73109 is in the short platform.


Rodney being held over on the turntable at Swanage.


50021 departing with 1R06 11:39 Swanage - River Frome Viaduct. The locomotive failed near Corfe Common, causing 90 minutes of disruption while being rescued by 33111. The fault was repaired, and 50021 was out on Saturday, succumbing to another minor fault later.


For the rest of Friday daytime, 50026 Indomitable  took over the duties, here seen on the rear of the delayed 1R10 13:39 Swanage- River Frome Viaduct, at Corfe Castle.


The locomotive returned with the delayed 1R11 14:32 River Frome Viaduct - Swanage, again at Corfe Castle.