257 Squadron arrived at the steam fair by lorry

The 128-tonne "257 Squadron" arrived at the Great Dorset Steam Fair in time for its opening on Wednesday.

Fundraisers from Swanage Railway hope to raise £100,000 towards the overhaul of the locomotive's boiler.

It is hoped the 200,000 visitors expected at the Tarrant Hinton event - one of the biggest in the country - will donate to the scheme.

'Awesome sight'

Swanage Railway fundraising officer Alan Maynard said: "The Great Dorset Steam Fair is probably the best and largest event of its kind in the country and it is wonderful to bring 257 Squadron to such a prestigious and popular event.

"It will makes an awesome sight at the Great Dorset Steam Fair."

After the fair, the Battle of Britain-class Bulleid Pacific No 34072 will continue its road journey to Kent where it is to be given the major overhaul before returning to Swanage Railway.