We went to the Swanage Autumn Steam Gala.
4 resident engines in service were 31806, 563, 34070 Manston & 34072 257 Squadron.
Two visiting engines 926 Repton from North Yorkshire Moors & 30506 from Mid-Hants [Watercress Line].
A Brimstone Moth was roosting in the toilet block at Norden.
Sika Deer were also feeding in the field by the railway at Norden in the evening.




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