Big type 5, 55022 hauls its lightweight train over the Common after leaving Corfe heading once again towards Swanage..10 may 2009..

Pretty much the star of the show! Not only was it a superb performer but it was this loco that actually brought all the 'extra' engines down from Butterley.Making its final run of the gala 55022 hums over the Common at Corfe with its lightweight load of 4 trailers,a far cry from 12 or 14 bogies all the way from the 'Cross' to Waverley! ..10 may 2009..

Droning across the Common at Corfe is viewed 55022 past the very yellow scenery,Gorse and Rape! ..10 may 2009..

Despite the total lack of any numbers this is certainly 33111 (A big boy told me then ran away)..Seen here on the Common nearing the Corfe stop heading north.(note the dead DMU being used as coaching stock for this gala on the 'shuttle' trains)..10 may 2009..

Rattling past the raped gorse bushes is 20107 enjoying the freedom of a run up the line from Norden to Swanage.Bagpipe 33111 on the other end..10 may 2009..

The classic nose now complete with 'split-boxes' of 45060 (D100 in old money) trundles along the Swanage line somewhere betweem Harmons+ and Corfe-Castle..11 may 2009..

Large-Logo Railfreight-Grey 31108 with 33103 tucked inside power away from Corfe in the late afternoon sunshine..11 may 2009..

20107,one of Harry Needle's fleet now looking superb in Rail-Blue was until recently used as a shunter at Flixborough Wharf.Here seen on Corfe Common heading for the sea with 33111 playing tail-end charlie..10 may 2009..

Growling towards Harmon's is 26007 in the afternoon when things brightened up again after the midday dullness..10 may 2009..

Big Hitter 55022 hums out of the woods at a farm crossing just off Valley-Road heading north away from Swanage..10 may 2009..

Busy scene at Swanage as 20107 draws away from the station past the parked Bullied-Pacifics 34070 and 34028..10 may 2009..

Doyen of the 'production' Deltics 50022 roars past the running sheds (with 6695 and 80078 parked there) on the approach to the Swanage Terminus..10 may 2009..

Being 'lit-up' 6695 smokes heavily as the lighting-up process begins,causing some consternation about drifting smoke as 55022 was due to appear! Seen at Swanage's running shed..10 may 2009..

Seen departing Swanage heading north is 26007,about to pass the running shed and workshops there..10 may 2009..

Clattering into Swanage on the approach to the end of the line is 20107,positively gleaming in its fresh coat of rail-blue..10 may 2009..

Two loco's 6695 and 80078 take a day off as the line was given over to diesel traction for a few days! ..10 may 2009..

Resident 08436 spent a short while in the afternoon repositioning a pair of Bullied Pacifics 34070 and 34028 in sidings down near the station,quite good that was,as these engines were blocking the shot off the bridge (seen in view) of any incoming workings..10 may 2009..

'Sherwood Forester' 45060 formerly D100 now fully restored including'split-boxes' from 45053 draws away from the terminus at Swanage with the 13:50 stopping service to Norden via Corfe-Castle..10 may 2009..

Ex-Fragonset 33103 now looking like a proper 'bagpipe' again stands at Harmons+ with the shuttle about to head back towards Corfe-Castle..10 may 2009..

Shot taken at Harmon's+ during the midday 'dull' period.Had to be done despite the crap lighting..45060 powers away from Harmon's going to the seaside..10 may 2009..

Double-Bubble! 33103 and 45060 make light work of the load of just 5 carriages on this Swanage to Norden working,2 loco's purely to position the 'peak' at the start of the days activities.Underbridge at Corfe-Common..10 may 2009..

Gorse was out in full flower thus making inclusion in a few shots a must! here 26007 with another working to the sea looks right at home in the sunshine,gorse and hills..10 may 2009..

'Royal Scots Grey' 55022 puffs out a small amount of crud as it throttles up passing the gathered audience on the occupation bridge on Corfe-Common.Skinhead 31108 was playing backstop..10 may 2009..

Large-Logo Railfreight Grey 31108 makes its way over Corfe-Common during this years Gala heading for the Seaside.The 31's front end more than contributing to the very 'Yellow' scene! ..10 may 2009..

Looking superb 26007 drifts away towards Swanage with Corfe-Castle providing the backdrop..10 may 2009..

With the Castle well lit in the early morning sunshine 45060 accelerates away from Corfe heading south..10 may 2009..

31108 seen as tail-end charlie to 55022 as it heads north towards Corfe in the nice clear early morning sun..10 may 2009..

Early morning working away from the sea seen at Corfe-Common with 55022 in charge before the sun died for the next 4 hours, we all went for burgers and beer at Harmon's + ! ..10 may 2009..