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Cancellation of Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Following the news that the Isle of Wight is moving to Tier 3, we are unable to run trains on
Ending 2020 with a little Christmas magic
2020 has been an extraordinary year for all of us. From locking down to social distancing, events on the Isle
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 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...
Heritage & Learning Review
The latest Heritage & Learning Review Issue December 2019 is now available for you to view by clicking on the
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
Museum & Archives Review Issue No. 19 June 2019
The latest Museum & Archive Review No. 19 June 2019 is now available
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.
Museum & Archives Review – Issue No.18 Feb 19
The latest Museum & Archive Review No.18 February 2019 is now available
IW Steam Railway awarded Accredited Museum status by Arts Council England
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been recognised by Arts Council England as one of the UK's leading museum
IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade
IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade.
Museum & Archive Review No. 17 November 2018
The latest Museum & Archive Review No.17 November 2018 is now available
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
Heritage & Learning Review
The latest Heritage & Learning Review Issue December 2019 is now available for you to view by clicking on the
Museum & Archives Review Issue No. 19 June 2019
The latest Museum & Archive Review No. 19 June 2019 is now available
Museum & Archives Review – Issue No.18 Feb 19
The latest Museum & Archive Review No.18 February 2019 is now available
IW Steam Railway awarded Accredited Museum status by Arts Council England
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been recognised by Arts Council England as one of the UK's leading museum
Museum & Archive Review No. 17 November 2018
The latest Museum & Archive Review No.17 November 2018 is now available
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...
Locomotive Engineering News – April 2018
A news round-up from the Engineering Loco Department has now been produced in the form of a PDF and is
Locomotive Engineering News – August 2017
A news round-up from the Engineering Loco Department has now been produced in the form of a PDF and is
Locomotive Engineering News – May 2016
As the 2016 operating season gets into full swing, we bring you an update on the work that has been
Locomotive Engineering News – January 2016
The January 2016 locomotive repair and restoration news from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Mechanical Engineering Department.
Locomotive Engineering News – October 2015
The October 2015 locomotive repair and restoration news from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Mechanical Engineering Department.
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
Track Pack – July 2018
The latest news from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Civil Engineering Department.
Track Pack – June 2018
The latest news from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Civil Engineering Department.
Track Pack – May 2018
The latest news from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Civil Engineering Department.
Track Pack – April 2018
The latest news from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Civil Engineering Department.
Track Pack – March 2018
The latest news from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Civil Engineering Department.
Operating Department News
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