Railway Herald
Following a period of 54 years since withdrawn by BR from Guildford Shed the Swanage Railways SR Maunsell U Class Mogul No. 31806 makes triumphant return to the main line on 13th April 2018 with a test run from Swanage to Yeovil Jcn. in readiness for being used on the forthcoming Great Britain XI tour. The loco is seen here cresting the summit of the climb up to Dorchester West Station. The Swanage Railways Class 33 'Crompton' No. D6515 'Lt Jenny Lewis RN' is on the rear of the train and was not providing any assistance during the climb.
Frank Thurlby
