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Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Freshwater, Nov 12, 2013.

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  1. Alan Kebby

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    03179 arrived on the island yesterday.
     
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    Spotted this Ashley station update earlier whilst perusing:

     
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    I am thinking about a visit in September

    You used to be able to get a ticket that covered the Ferry, Island line & the IoWSR

    Does it still exist as an internet search doesnt bring anything up - there is one via the Hovercraft but not the Portsmouth Harbour ferry
     
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    The Portsmouth Harbour fast cat now has e ticket only barriers. I think all the combo tickets have been removed (except through rail tickets).
    I think they have plans to reintroduce them in the future.
     
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    From Facebook:
    Service Update
    We are acutely aware that the Fire Service is currently committed to a significant fire in the West Wight requiring all their resources within the Island and significant mainland resources deployed to the Island with more required.
    We have therefore taken the decision to stop steam operation to ensure any risk of lineside fires that could require fire service attendance is removed.
    When both trains arrive back at Havenstreet Station we will reduce to a one train service using diesel traction on a limited and potentially disrupted timetable.
    Please accept our apologies for any resulting disruption.
     
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    Good call
     
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway have announced that 41313 will be running it's last trains on the Island on Thursday 27th August with a send off event taking place, before it goes on a final tour of other heritage railways for the rest of the year and then moving to Cranmore for it's overhaul to take place.
     
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    A little bit more information. <BJ>

    [​IMG][​IMG]41313 The Send Off [​IMG][​IMG]
    Our Ivatt locomotive 41313 will be leaving the Isle of Wight for a final tour of leading heritage railway galas, culminating with a full overhaul at Cranmore on the East Somerset Railway.
    41313’s final day in service at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway will be Thursday 27th August 2026
    Join us at Havenstreet for an action-packed last day
    · 41313 operating timetabled departures from Havenstreet at 1045, 1130, 1210, 1255, 1330, 1441 and 1518
    · Open Access to our workshops to view sister 41298 under overhaul between 1400 and 1500
    · Meet 41313 up close on the platform 1400 to 1430
    · 41313 departs Havenstreet platform at 1545 to shed – with a final farewell ceremony
    · Three unique footplate experiences available @ £250 each – email us on havenstreet@iwsteamrailway.co.uk – first come, first served
    Normal prices apply - Members and Volunteers travel for free (no vouchers needed) – please have your cards with you.
    We’ll be releasing further details of 41313 On Tour shortly

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    Let's hope there's some rain then!
     
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