Swanage Railway holds behind-the-scenes community days

Staff at the railway's five stations will be taking part in the community weekend

A heritage railway line is giving people a chance to see behind the scenes.

Swanage Railway in Dorset is holding a special community weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Staff at Swanage, Herston, Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden stations are all taking part.

Limited tickets for signal box tours, a chance to shadow guards and ticket inspectors or to drive a diesel shunter have gone on sale.

Event organiser and volunteer guard Clare Collins said: "Our community weekend is a different and interesting day out for all the family - a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of a working heritage railway, explore some of the many different roles required to operate the Swanage Railway and find out about varied volunteering opportunities."

Swanage Railway Trust chairman Frank Roberts said: "It takes more people to operate, maintain and develop the Swanage Railway than many people realise.

"With the Swanage Railway contributing more than £15 million a year to the local economy, we are delighted to give people across the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset and beyond the chance to enjoy a behind-the-scenes view of a very special heritage railway."

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