Regarded by historians as the Island’s first railway and built to a relatively high standard, the 2 mile long line was narrow gauge and worked by horses. It was constructed to carry goods by Royal architect John Nash serving his estate; connecting Hamstead Quay and brickworks with surrounding farm land and Hamstead House. Nash’s fortunes declined – and so did the tramway. It probably only lasted 10 to 15 years and had disappeared by 1860 when Ordnance Survey mapping was carried out.
Ashey Station History
WHAT IS THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ASHEY? Ashey station was opened in 1875 as part of the Ryde and Newport Railway. At the time, it was the only intermediate station
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