The Ryde Pier Company constructed a horse-worked tramway along the ½ mile pier. The Pier Company also experimented with steam tram engines, steam tram cars and ultimately became pioneers in the use of electric traction in 1886. In 1927 the Siemens electric power system was abandoned in favour of internal combustion rail-cars. The tramway finally closed on 26th February 1969.
IWSR Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025 We are pleased to announce today that the Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards
10 August, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm We are delighted to welcome you to visit Ashey at our exclusive Open Day taking place on Sunday 10th August. The event will run from
Isle of Wight Steam Railway has launched an exhibition on the story of Newport Station in the Newport and Carisbrooke Community Centre. The exhibition is now open and runs through to