4TC Preservation

Bringing a 4TC back to the Swanage branch.

Welcome

The Swanage Railway Trust 4TC Group is a dedicated and passionate group focused on the preservation of historic railway equipment based on the Swanage Railway in Dorset. Specifically, we are committed to the restoration and operation of a British Rail Class 491 (later Class 438) "Bournemouth Line" 4TC Multiple Unit. Our 4TC is unit number 413. These iconic trains originally constructed in 1966 & 67, hold a special place in history of the Swanage Railway and represent an important era of the Southern Region of the British Rail system. To learn more about the project and its history please visit the “About us” and “History” pages from the menu above.

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