After reuniting the wheels with the frames we now have a rolling chassis and with this hugely significant milestone, the 563LG team now hopes to finish the restoration ahead of the summer season in 2023!Continue Reading
The 563 Locomotive Group are delighted to feature in the latest Railway Mania podcast, episode 24!Continue Reading
We’re delighted to announce that the Swanage Railway Trust has launched a £25,000 appeal to help fund the restoration of the tender for 563!Continue Reading
The restoration of LSWR T3 No 563 is rapidly moving forward. 563’s boiler could steam this year for the first time in over 70 years and the locomotive could be complete next year. Her tender needs to catch up! Will you help make it possible? Join the T3NDER Club today!Continue Reading
Don’t worry if you missed it, you can watch the our 563LG presentation at your leisure here!Continue Reading
On 26th March at 7pm, the Swanage Railway Trust’s 563 Locomotive Group is hosting an online conference about the ongoing restoration of our London & South Western Railway T3 locomotive No.563.Continue Reading
Some good news in difficult times – 563 is having it’s all new inner firebox assembled! The very heart of the T3 will be completed in due course along with lots of other exciting developments!Continue Reading
Seasons greetings from our Honorary President, Philip Williams on behalf of the 563LG.Continue Reading
An update from Nathan Au about progress on 563, in relation to COVID-19.Continue Reading
The 563 Locomotive Group is delighted to announce it has raised £162,000 thanks to exceptionally generous donations and standing orders from the public.Continue Reading
