Swanage Railway Santa Special Services
Each year during December the Swanage Railway runs Santa Special services as a seasonal attraction.
The revenues derived from Santa Special services make an important contribution to the finances of the Swanage Railway as the services attract large numbers of families during the off-peak winter period.
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