Thousands attend steam gala at Swanage railway

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Thousands of steam enthusiasts from all over the country are in Dorset this weekend.

They're attending a steam fair on the Swanage railway, where six engines have been in action through the Isle of Purbeck.

Among them, 1938 London Midland and Scottish Railway No. 6233'Duchess of Sutherland', which headed the Royal Train twice.

Richard Slee reports:

Richard spoke to Trevor Parsons from the Swanage Railway, and steam enthusiasts.