May Bank Holiday on the IOWSR

[W14Fishbourne]

Two train running on the IOWSR on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, including W8 Freshwater (described as one of the last opportunities to see her in action before overhaul) with the vintage train, to a frequent timetable. Pity about the weather forecast!

See here.

 

[CraigS]

I might head down there on Bank Holiday Monday. Haven't been there in a while.

 

[W14Fishbourne]

Despite (or perhaps because of) the appalling weather (the Isle of Wight was particularly badly affected with up to 3 inches of rain) the event was very well-attended. Trains were hauled by Terrier W8 Freshwater and Army Austerity no 92 Waggoner and comprised a mix of bogie and vintage 4-wheel stock.

Photos here.

 

[CraigS]

http://ronstruttsrailwaypics.fotopic.net/p41774786.html Was this photo taken around 15.00 on the Monday. I think I was there because I saw some of those people on the platform.

Not bad photos there either. My train ride from Smallbrook - Havenstreet was well loaded. Every compartment had people in.

 

[W14Fishbourne]

Was this photo taken around 15.00 on the Monday. I think I was there because I saw some of those people on the platform.

It was indeed. I was heading home at that point. If you saw someone with a well-laden bike, that was me, having stopped the train at Ashey to get on.

Incidentally, did you see the superb new book that was launched that weekend: The Isle of Wight Steam Railway - 40 years of preservation by Terry Hastings and Dave Walker? It's amazing to look back and see how this lovely little railway has developed over the years but still stayed true to its original aims.

W14

 

[CraigS]

I think I did see you.

I didn't have a look at the book though because I didn't have enough time. I was only on the Steam Railway for around an hour and a half and I spent around 4 hours getting there. If I had enough time then I would of taken a peek inside. I like to read books on railways that have developed over time.