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Heritage
Let’s begin your journey back in time to the heyday of steam locomotion.
Our Locomotives and Carriages have all been painstakingly restored to pristine condition and are the hallmark of our delightful railway. Our oldest locomotive was built in 1876 and carriages date back to 1864!

Isle of Wight Steam Railway History
How it all began...

CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Our current projects from the LCDR carriage, recreating an 1864 train, Wootton Edwardian Station and more...

OUR ROLLING STOCK
Our current rolling stock (inventory) from locomotives, historic carriages, self-propelled vehicles and historic wagons.

MUSEUM COLLECTION
Many of our larger items are on display in our museum gallery or our Train Story Discovery Centre.

TIMELINE OF THE ISLAND’S RAILWAY
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway and its place in the history of the Island’s railways...

RAILWAY REMINISCENCES
Railways bring an air of nostalgia to many people, whether they used to work on the railways or they have been involved in volunteering at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

OUR EXHIBITIONS
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OPENING DAYS + TIMES
Our Havenstreet booking office and station open at 9.30am every day when trains are running…

EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES
Go on treat yourself, whether you want to be at the coal face with the immersive Footplate Experience or you want absolute luxury…Â

TRAIN RIDES
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will take you back in time to the heyday of steam, our traditional steam trains…