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Railway awarded grant to construct an all-weather tourist facility

Railway awarded grant to construct an all-weather tourist facility 1000 666 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) has been awarded a grant of £116,000 from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

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General Manager of the IW Steam Railway Announces Retirement

General Manager of the IW Steam Railway Announces Retirement 2000 1195 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Peter Vail, General Manager of the IW Steam Railway has announced his retirement after 14 years.

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Webcam at Wootton Station now live

Webcam at Wootton Station now live 640 425 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Our Wootton Webcam is now LIVE and available to view on our website.

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IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade

IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade 550 367 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade.

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Latest update on Ryde Pier Tram – January 2019

Latest update on Ryde Pier Tram – January 2019 2000 1256 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Tram Update January 2019

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Surprise Award for Flowery Calbourne

Surprise Award for Flowery Calbourne 804 408 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Staff from the IW Steam Railway were surprised and delighted to learn they were to be the recipients of Ryde Carnival Association’s Ryde Floral Cup.

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BRAKE VAN RIDES EXCLUSIVE!

BRAKE VAN RIDES EXCLUSIVE! 1299 586 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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

TRAM UPDATE July 2018 2000 1333 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

We are delighted to report a major step forward with the restoration of Ryde Pier Tram Car 2.

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Lineside Fire Risk and Advertised Timetable

Lineside Fire Risk and Advertised Timetable 1500 1000 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Due to the extended period of hot, dry weather

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Souvenir Magazine of Carriage Restoration goes on sale

Souvenir Magazine of Carriage Restoration goes on sale 878 442 Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Now on sale is our glossy 32-page souvenir magazine that details the 6 month restoration of our carriage IWR Composite 10 featured in the Channel 4 television programme ‘Great Rail Restorations’ with Peter Snow.

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