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Spring 2026 Update

76275 has emerged from its full overhaul at Rampart Engineering looking absolutely stunning in BR blue and grey. A generous donor will be funding the restoration of a second coach that brings the prospect of a complete running 4TC unit closer than ever before.

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Posted: 22/04/2026. Become a member to receive our updates sooner, direct to you via email.
Spring/Summer 2025 Update

Coach 76275 has left for overhaul at Barrow Hill, and the group is very close to its £20,000 fundraising target with £19,182 already raised. Work on the other TC coaches is also progressing steadily, bringing the dream of a running 3TC unit on the Swanage Railway ever closer to reality.

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Posted: 22/04/2026. Become a member to receive our updates sooner, direct to you via email.
Winter 2024-2025 Update
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Our Winter 2024-2025 Update, capturing all the recent progress on the 4TC project. This update mainly focuses on TBSK 70824, with new linoleum, refitted seating, and refreshed interiors. Read about our new website and an important new fundraising drive to restore DTSO 76275 - a coach that now needs a full overhaul.

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Posted: 19/01/2025. Become a member to receive our updates sooner, direct to you via email.
Spring 2024 Update
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The latest news from our Spring 2024 update on the 4TC project at the Swanage Railway is now available. In this release, we share details with you about the ongoing restoration of TBSK 70824. Read about the critical work on the bogies, air system, electrical wiring, and interior fixes. Photos included show our progress and the many tasks completed so far.

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Posted: 03/04/2024. Become a member to receive our updates sooner, direct to you via email.