RAIL and beer fans are making tracks for the Swanage Railway.

It is hosting a Diesel Gala and Dorset Beer Festival until tomorrow.

The beer festival takes place next to Harman’s Cross station and is being staged by the Globe pub in Swanage.

The diesel gala, which started yesterday, features a train service between Norden and Swanage from 9am to midnight tonight and until 7pm tomorrow.

Locomotives making an appearance include Network Rail Class 57 No. 57132, Class 50 No. 50026 Indomitable, Class 73 No. 73136 Perseverance, Class 27 No. D5401, Class 33 No. 33111 and Class 08 shunter No. 08436.

For tickets and for more information, call 01929 425800 or visit the website swanagerailway.co.uk