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Isle of Wight Steam Railway

The Award-Winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway will engage, inspire and excite you.

Based at Havenstreet Station, the powerful majestic steam engines, the charm of quiet rural stations, and the friendliness of traditionally uniformed staff, will leave you with some enduring memories.

Below are some of the articles which mention the IWSR.

12, July 2012·3 min read

£970,000 Heritage Lottery Fund Grant For Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Great news for the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

24, January 2011·3 min read

200 People Walk ‘The Last Train’

A fantastic turnout for historic walk from the old Newport Railway station

6, December 2017·3 min read

All welcome to public meeting on the future of Isle of Wight railways

Next week's public meeting about the future of Island Line railway will hear about South Western Railway’s proposals, future plans for the IW Steam Railway and how inter-connectivity between the two lines and links with cross-Solent travel can be improved.

15, June 2012·2 min read

Celebrate 150 Years of Isle of Wight Steam Railway Tomorrow

A walk along the old railway line and opening of display at Cowes library celebrate 150 years of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

13, November 2017·2 min read

Have your say on future of Island Line: South Western Railway Consultation

South Western Railway have now launched their consultation on the Island Line service. A public meeting will be held on 14th December to discuss a community response by campaign group, KILF.

6, November 2024·4 min read

Historic Ajax locomotive set for a new chapter at Northampton and Lamport Railway

Ajax locomotive departs Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a new life on the mainland

six wheel crane at Isle of Wight steam railway

3, February 2024·1 min read

Historic Isle of Wight Steam Railway crane shortlisted for prestigious award

Historic crane vies for recognition at Heritage Railway Association Awards

17, March 2016·1 min read

Horses on the line and travel by Steam train for Island Line passengers

It's not been the average day for Island Line staff or passengers. First there were horses on the line, then, following a power failure, passengers went back in time to travel by Steam Railway.

27, April 2011·1 min read

HRH The Duke of Kent To Visit Island

Member of the Royal family will visit the Island next week

27, March 2017·2 min read

Island Line: First MTR promise innovation

FirstGroup and MTR say they listened carefully to feedback from passengers, stakeholders and community groups and are committed to working with Islanders to develop a viable future for the Island Line.

Model of Ventnor station at Ventnor Heritage Centre

29, November 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP’s call for feasibility studies funding to reopen former train lines

The Isle of Wight MP asked whether they'd be money available for feasibility studies to assess the costs and benefits of opening up former Isle of Wight branch lines closed in the 1960s.

3, January 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight railways feature in Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo visits the Isle of Wight and travels on Island Line trains as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, before heading to Osborne House. Tune in on Thursday.

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