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A Day in the Life of a Fireman
Volunteer Roger Millward shares a typical day as a Fireman ... It’s not just cooking breakfast on a shovel!
Day Trips by FastCat from Portsmouth
Enjoy a fabulous day trip to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway via our handy connection at Smalbrook Junction
Day Trip by Hovercraft
Fly across the Solent by Hovercraft, for a great day out at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
We’re Reopening!
Find out more about the reopening of the railway, and the steps we're taking to keep our visitors and staff
Cancellation of the 2020 Island Steam Show
We're sorry to announce the cancellation of the Island Steam Show
A Day on the Heritage Goods Train
Guard Ian Pidgley guides us through a day with our heritage goods train
A Day in the Life of the Railway Folk
Meet Burt, our sausage loving Train Driver. He's a popular character at our annual Railway Folk event
A Day in the Life on the Platform
Volunteer Ian Carrington shares his experience of working on the platform
A Day in the Life of a Locomotive Dept Volunteer
Young volunteer, Adam Bridgewater, shares a typical day working with our steam locomotives...
Ryde St John’s Road latest news
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has held a long term ambition to return steam hauled trains to Ryde St
Railway awarded grant to construct an all-weather tourist facility
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) has been awarded a grant of £116,000 from the European Agricultural Fund for
General Manager of the IW Steam Railway Announces Retirement
Peter Vail, General Manager of the IW Steam Railway has announced his retirement after 14 years.
Webcam at Wootton Station now live
Our Wootton Webcam is now LIVE and available to view on our website.
IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade
IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade.
Surprise Award for Flowery Calbourne
Staff from the IW Steam Railway were surprised and delighted to learn they were to be the recipients of Ryde
BRAKE VAN RIDES EXCLUSIVE!
For the first time ever, brake van rides are being offered at this year's Diesel Gala in September.
TRAM UPDATE July 2018
We are delighted to report a major step forward with the restoration of Ryde Pier Tram Car 2.
Souvenir Magazine of Carriage Restoration goes on sale
Now on sale is our glossy 32-page souvenir magazine that details the 6 month restoration of our carriage IWR Composite
CH4 Programme Reschedule
CH4's Great Rail Restoration Episode 5 - the 'Time Train' has been rescheduled.
IW Steam Railway enters the Wight in Bloom Competition
IW Steam Railway enters the Wight in Bloom Competition.
Railway Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
Railway Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018.
‘Railway man’ of 40 years to lead steam railway engineering team
‘Railway man’ of 40 years to lead steam railway engineering team.
First Island train for Ivatt 41313
Ivatt Class 2 locomotive 41313 hauls its first Isle of Wight Steam Railway passenger train.
41313 Returning to the Island and Ivatt Gala Announced
41313 will finally be returning to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and an Ivatt Gala has been announced.
Museum News
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Locomotive News
A Day in the Life of a Fireman
Volunteer Roger Millward shares a typical day as a Fireman ... It’s not just cooking breakfast on a shovel!
A Day in the Life of a Locomotive Dept Volunteer
Young volunteer, Adam Bridgewater, shares a typical day working with our steam locomotives...
Carriage & Wagon News
Restoration of 6375
Riveting on the 6375 underframe should be complete by mid-November. 2403 is in for a re-varnish and 6375 body has
Another Historic Victorian Coach Completed by Skilled Team
Another Historic Victorian Coach has been Completed by our Skilled Team here at Havenstreet.
Oldbury No.10 Project in Pictures
A pictorial record of our volunteers working on the Oldbury No.10 Restoration.
Civil Engineering News
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Operating Department News
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