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Workhorse locomotive Ajax heads for new home in Midlands

Workhorse locomotive Ajax heads for new home in Midlands

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) is saying a fond farewell to one of its locomotives, which is going
Financial Performance 2023

Financial Performance 2023

The financial statements of The Isle of Wight Railway Company Limited relating to 2023 are now available.
Bridge 12

Bridge 12

Update from our Board of Directors on Bridge 12
What's happening at the Railway?

What’s happening at the Railway?

Update on Winter projects
Pete Jardine MBE

Pete Jardine MBE

Recognition for a stalwart of our carriage restoration team
New Boiler for W2 Yarmouth

New Boiler for W2 Yarmouth

Restoring our E1 Class locomotive
Playday-&-Volunteer-Recruitment-Day

Join our Volunteer Team

Get involved
Thank You Lottery Players!

Thank You Lottery Players!

#heritagefunduk
Exclusive Hire

Exclusive Hire

And other special occasions
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What’s in a Name?

Why do some of our locomotives have names?
Island Steam Fair programme

Island Steam Fair programme

26-29 Aug
Meet our Ivatt twins

Meet our Ivatt twins

Discover more about our pair of Ivatt 2MT locomotives
Travel by Island Line to Smallbrook Junction

Travel by Island Line to Smallbrook Junction

Handy connections guide
A Day in the Life of a Fireman

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!
Winter projects

Winter projects

The railway may be closed during the Winter, however our teams are as busy as ever
Models of W24 Calbourne

Models of W24 Calbourne

Our exclusive OO gauge models
Island Railway Voices

Island Railway Voices

Recording the memories of Island Railways
Join the Calbourne Club

Join the Calbourne Club

Our club for young volunteers
Oldbury Carriage Update

Oldbury Carriage Update

Update on the restoration of our next Oldbury carriage
Restoration of 6375

Restoration of 6375

Discover the story of the restoration of 6375
Fayres-and-Tickets

Our 2021 Events

What's in store for an action-packed year ahead
W24 Calbourne Update

W24 Calbourne Update

Update on the overhaul of our flagship locomotive
November & December services

November & December services

News update
An Island Station Tour, by bike

An Island Station Tour, by bike

Visiting all the stations, past and present, on the Isle of Wight
Day Trips by FastCat from Portsmouth

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

Day Trip by Hovercraft

Fly across the Solent by Hovercraft, for a great day out at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Online shop goes live

Online shop goes live

Our online shop is open
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We’re Reopening!

Find out more about the reopening of the railway, and the steps we're taking to keep our visitors and staff
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Cancellation of the 2020 Island Steam Show

We're sorry to announce the cancellation of the Island Steam Show
Events Barn is open!

Events Barn is open!

Opening of the Railway's new Events Barn
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A Day on the Heritage Goods Train

Guard Ian Pidgley guides us through a day with our heritage goods train
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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
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A Day in the Life on the Platform

Volunteer Ian Carrington shares his experience of working on the platform
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A Day in the Life of a Guard Assist

Young volunteer Isaac Farnbank describes a day a Guard Assist
A Day in the Life of a Guard

A Day in the Life of a Guard

Regular volunteer, Stuart Duddy, shares a typical day as a guard
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A Day in the Life of a Locomotive Dept Volunteer

Young volunteer, Adam Bridgewater, shares a typical day working with our steam locomotives...
50 Years of Memories

50 Years of Memories

Help us tell the story of 50 years of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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Covid-19 Coronavirus Statement

Trains are suspended until further notice
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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
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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

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.
Wootton Station

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

IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade.
Latest update on Ryde Pier Tram - January 2019

Latest update on Ryde Pier Tram – January 2019

Tram Update January 2019
Surprise Award for Flowery Calbourne

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!

BRAKE VAN RIDES EXCLUSIVE!

For the first time ever, brake van rides are being offered at this year's Diesel Gala in September.
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TRAM UPDATE July 2018

We are delighted to report a major step forward with the restoration of Ryde Pier Tram Car 2.
Lineside Fire Risk and Advertised Timetable

Lineside Fire Risk and Advertised Timetable

Due to the extended period of hot, dry weather
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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 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

IW Steam Railway enters the Wight in Bloom Competition.
Calbourne in service

Channel 4 series – restoration of oldbury carriage

Restoration of Oldbury Carriage.
Railway Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018

Railway Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018

Railway Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018.
Calbourne in service

‘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

First Island train for Ivatt 41313

Ivatt Class 2 locomotive 41313 hauls its first Isle of Wight Steam Railway passenger train.
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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.
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Meet our Ivatt twins

Meet our Ivatt twins

Discover more about our pair of Ivatt 2MT locomotives
A Day in the Life of a Fireman

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!
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A Day in the Life of a Locomotive Dept Volunteer

Young volunteer, Adam Bridgewater, shares a typical day working with our steam locomotives...
Restoration of 6375

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
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4149 return to service

After 9 years of restoration, 4149 returns to service.
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4115 Returned to Service

4115 Returned to Service during August 2018
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Another Historic Victorian Coach Completed by Skilled Team

Another Historic Victorian Coach has been Completed by our Skilled Team here at Havenstreet.
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Oldbury No.10 Project in Pictures

A pictorial record of our volunteers working on the Oldbury No.10 Restoration.
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