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20 August, 2019

Railway awarded grant to construct an all-weather tourist facility

Railway awarded grant to construct an all-weather tourist facility https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Events-Barn_2.jpg 1000 666 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Events-Barn_2.jpg 20 August, 2019 9 July, 2020

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

22 May, 2019

General Manager of the IW Steam Railway Announces Retirement

General Manager of the IW Steam Railway Announces Retirement https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p1100835.jpg 2000 1195 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p1100835.jpg 22 May, 2019 28 February, 2020

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

5 May, 2019

Webcam at Wootton Station now live

Webcam at Wootton Station now live https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Wootton-Station.jpg 640 425 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Wootton-Station.jpg 5 May, 2019 5 May, 2019

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

13 February, 2019

IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade

IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Calbourne-in-service.jpg 550 367 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Calbourne-in-service.jpg 13 February, 2019 28 February, 2020

IW Steam Railway scoops Heritage Railway Association accolade.

8 January, 2019

Latest update on Ryde Pier Tram – January 2019

Latest update on Ryde Pier Tram – January 2019 https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tram-works-photo-1.jpg 2000 1256 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tram-works-photo-1.jpg 8 January, 2019 8 January, 2019

Tram Update January 2019

12 September, 2018

Surprise Award for Flowery Calbourne

Surprise Award for Flowery Calbourne https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/floral-entry-award-best.jpg 804 408 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/floral-entry-award-best.jpg 12 September, 2018 12 September, 2018

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.

7 September, 2018

BRAKE VAN RIDES EXCLUSIVE!

BRAKE VAN RIDES EXCLUSIVE! https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/brake-van-rides.jpg 1299 586 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/brake-van-rides.jpg 7 September, 2018 7 September, 2018

For the first time ever, brake van rides are being offered at this year’s Diesel Gala in September.

1 August, 2018

TRAM UPDATE July 2018

TRAM UPDATE July 2018 https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Four-Wheeled-Carriages-9.jpg 2000 1333 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Four-Wheeled-Carriages-9.jpg 1 August, 2018 1 August, 2018

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

24 July, 2018

Lineside Fire Risk and Advertised Timetable

Lineside Fire Risk and Advertised Timetable https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineside-Fire-Risk-and-Advertised-Timetable.jpg 1500 1000 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lineside-Fire-Risk-and-Advertised-Timetable.jpg 24 July, 2018 24 July, 2018

Due to the extended period of hot, dry weather

9 July, 2018

Souvenir Magazine of Carriage Restoration goes on sale

Souvenir Magazine of Carriage Restoration goes on sale https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Oldbury-No.10-Project-1.jpg 878 442 Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Oldbury-No.10-Project-1.jpg 9 July, 2018 9 July, 2018

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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