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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Lord Peter Hendy, a great friend and supporter of the IWSR, gives his view of the past and future of Ashey Station. [MEDIA]
    Post by: Islander, Apr 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    The Wight Wanderer YouTube channel has just uploaded a video explaining the complex history of Ashey Station and an interview with IWSR Chief...
    Post by: Islander, Apr 19, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    There's more information about the future of the station on the IWSR website:...
    Post by: Islander, Apr 17, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Here's some fantastic news from the Island.... "We are delighted to announce that, 57 years after being sold by British Railways, Ashey Station...
    Post by: Islander, Apr 17, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Really good news from the IWSR today, our colleague Pete Jardine has been awarded an MBE for services to Railway Heritage in the New Year’s...
    Post by: Islander, Dec 31, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Here's the IWSR announcement confirming that Israel Newton will be building a new E1 boiler... 'Work to restore the Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s...
    Post by: Islander, Dec 23, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    "They" are all very busy doing the something, which must be done...
    Post by: Islander, Nov 27, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    The Pier Tram (AKA Drewry Railcar) will be running between Havenstreet and Wootton on the Saturday evening, first trip from Havenstreet at 17.50,...
    Post by: Islander, Apr 27, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway Spring Gala - 14th-15th May 2022

    This is a great weekend to visit the Island - the IWSR Spring Gala, the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum's Rydabus event and an opportunity to...
    Thread by: Islander, Apr 21, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Galas and Events
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    If you've not yet planned your Easter weekend, here's a great reason to include a visit to the Isle of Wight... Two of our original Island...
    Post by: Islander, Apr 12, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    I'm glad our Strategic Vison has got a mention, well worth a quick read... 'The Strategic Vision was developed over a two year period and its...
    Post by: Islander, Feb 23, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Inevitably the evolution of the IWSR is a long and complicated story. Some, but probably not all, of the answers can be found on our website - the...
    Post by: Islander, Jan 24, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    W24_20210124_IWSR_Copyright by Islander posted Jan 24, 2021 at 12:03 PM W24 Calbourne in steam today, now in post-war Southern malachite green.
    Post by: Islander, Jan 24, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    W24_20210124_IWSR_Copyright

    W24 Calbourne - test steaming 24th January 2021. Fresh livery - post war Southern malachite green.
    Uploaded by: Islander, Jan 24, 2021, 0 comments, in category: Heavy Rail