150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend
Join us for our 150th Anniversary Gala and Festive Ales Weekend on the 29th and 30th of November.
In partnership with South Western Railway Islandline, we’re celebrating the 150th anniversary of our line, the Ryde and Newport Railway, with historic trains to the present day.
With a joint ticket you can ride on current generation 484 electric units, behind our steam locomotives Adams 02 “Calbourne” and Terrier “Freshwater” , enjoy brake van rides behind diesels D2554 Nuclear Fred and, for the first time, our new arrival 03 179, resplendent in Network SouthEast livery.
At Havenstreet our Real Ale bar will be hosting our inaugural ‘Festival Ales Weekend’ featuring a range of Christmas brews.
Ale List – Winter Ales 2025
In partnership with Island Line there will be a joint all day travel ticket valid for travel on Island Line and the Steam Railway. Allowing unlimited travel for the day between Ryde Pier Head, Smallbrook, Shanklin and Wootton stations as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway trains.
*The joint ticket fares are £20.00 for adults and £10.00 for children (aged 5-15 years). They can be purchased at ticket offices or on the Island Line train.
Entry to Havenstreet station site for the Gala and Ale Festival is free. Isle of Wight Steam Railway train only tickets are available in advance by clicking the book tickets link below and on the day at the Havenstreet booking office.
Please note locomotives may be subject to change.
Opening times for the Gala will be
Havenstreet Station
9.30am to 6.00pm
Real Ale Bar
11.00am to 6.00pm
Train Story Discovery Centre (Please note some of Train Story may not be accessible due to Santa Specials prep)
10.30am to 4.00pm (Last admission 3.45pm)
The Barn Café
9.30am to 6.00pm
Restaurant
11.00am to 4.00pm
The Railway Shop
10.00am to 5.00pm
Train Timetables
Both days are the same.
Trains will operate from 09.30 until 15.57.
Rostered locos will be
All locos subject to availability.
Class 03 Clive will haul three bogie coaches in the Wootton section only, departing Havenstreet at: 09.30, 11.05, 12.55 and 14.35.
3 bogie carriages can accommodate 160 passengers
Class 05 Nuclear Fred will haul three goods brake vans in the Wootton section only departing at: 11.34, 13.24 and 15.04
Passenger numbers limited to 39 total, ( 5 per balcony; Pillbox and Road van, 12 per balcony Shark).
W24 and W8 will be hauling trains in the Smallbrook section only.
Departures from Smallbrook are:
All steam hauled.
Departures from Wootton are:
09.48 (03179)
10.44 (steam)
11.23 (03179)
12.23 (steam)
13.13 (03179)
14.14 (steam)
14.43 (03179)
15.48 (steam)
Brake van rides are boarding from Havestreet only
Departures from Havenstreet are:
11.34
13.24
15.04