A SPECIAL 'Sixties Express' steam train will be running through the Isle of Purbeck for one night only this summer.

Five-piece band 'Blind Panic' will be playing sets from the period at Swanage, Harman's Cross and Corfe Castle, and passengers are being urged to don their best swinging sixties gear.

They'll be travelling behind a classic steam locomotive that was withdrawn for scrap by British Railways in the 1960s, before being restored to full working order 40 years later.

Swanage Railway interim general manager Matt Green said: "A steam locomotive from the 1960s and music hits from the 1960s is a great mix, and the mid-summer setting of an evening in the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, is going to be a very evocative and enjoyable event."

Blind Panic comprises of Lucy Wood, Mark Vass, Mike Briggs, Steve Wells and Nick King.

Event organiser Bob Bunyar explained: "Blind Panic's experience ranges from Steve's thirty years of performing as a blues artist with his own album - Bring Me Gasoline - to musical journeymen who can deliver no mater what.

"Their music is mostly rock and pop but with the odd dollop of cheese to please the crowd and get people dancing and singing."

Expect songs such as 'Hey Jude', 'Brown Sugar', 'Born to be Wild', 'Substitute', 'Waterloo Sunset', 'I'm a Believer' and 'Glad All Over' on the playlist.

Mr Green said: "It is not only the chance for people to come along and relive the marvellous music of the 1960s but also an opportunity for younger people to experience and enjoy the music from some 50 years ago for the first time.

This is the third live music train that has been staged by the Swanage Railway and I would like to thank the dedicated team of volunteers that has organised the event for their hard work and attention to detail.

"It will be a very special evening with a great atmosphere."

The 'Sixties Express' will travel through Purbeck on Saturday, June 20. Visit swanagerailway.co.uk for tickets and information.