The steam and diesel train ride provided a unique experience for the puppies, helping them get used to different environments.
The journey was led by four volunteer puppy raisers.
Elli Cavazza, a puppy development advisor at Guide Dogs, explained the importance of such trips.
She said: “Socialisation visits like this are a vital part of a puppy’s early training.
Volunteer raisers lead pups through sights, sounds and smells of the rails (Image: Steve Cole) “When they become a working guide dog, they will need to be able to adapt to different situations and environments.
“Early exposure to different sights, sounds and smells ensures that puppies gain the confidence they need to approach new experiences throughout their lives.”
The puppies were a hit with both staff and passengers, who were keen to learn about their training.
Celia Harding, lead volunteer at Swanage Railway Museum, said: “It was lovely to see the puppies and their handlers, and we were so glad to be able to facilitate this visit.
“The puppies were certainly a talking point among the visitors.”
The Guide Dogs charity is in need of more volunteers to raise puppies in the Dorset area.
Interested individuals can visit the charity’s website for more information.
