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A SPECIAL DAY OUT
Timetable & Guide 2017
Havenstreet Isle of Wight iwsteamrailway.co.uk
WELCOME ABOARD
* * * * * A great day out for all the family. Refreshments, shops, museums and lovely walks in the beautiful Isle of Wight countryside then to top it all a fantastic
ride on the steam railway through the beautiful countryside, a blast from the past.
Malcolm G, October 2016
* * * * *An impressive museum taking us back through the history of the steam
trains...accolades to the volunteers who so lovingly restore these beautiful machines. It was such fun to take a Steam train ride through the country!
Shelley L, September 2016
* * * * *Great family outing... very dog friendly. Teenage boys really enjoyed
exploring the different carriages which were open and looking at the sheds. Isabel M, July 2016
* * * * * Had a fantastic day on the steam railway. My little boy loved every minute, trains history and a great museum, spent all day here and would definitely
go back. Staff very friendly and helpful. Gareth, July 2016
A visit to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, inspire and captivate.
Leaving you with memories to last a lifetime.
AWARD WINNING
First honoured in 1979, the Steam Railway has been the proud winner of numerous local and national
awards, including:
Beautiful South Awards for ExcellenceLarge Visitor Attraction of the Year
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
National Lottery Awards Best Heritage Project
Independent Railwayof the Year
VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme Gold Accolade
AT THE HEART OFOUR RAILWAYHavenstreet Station
Discover our wide variety of original locomotives and rolling stock. Visit Train Story and get up-close with 150 years of locomotive history. Enjoy a light snack or hearty meal in our refreshment room and watch the trains arrive and depart from the platform.
14. Station garden15. Platform16. Ticket office17. Railway gift & model shop18. Small artefacts museum19. Carriage & wagon workshop20. Locomotive repair workshop
(not open to public)21. Woodland walkway
to Train Story22. Train Story Discovery Centre23. FREE car park24. Heritage vehicle display
1. Toilets2. Disabled toilets3. Refreshment rooms4. Ice cream parlour5. Childrens play area6. Woodland walk & stage7. Events field/picnic area8. Railway offices9. Second-hand book shop 10. Children’s activity area11. Signal box12. Refreshment kiosk13. Haven Falconry bird
of prey centre
Explore and discover the Steam Railway’s historic collection of locomotives, carriages and wagons through Train Story. You’ll uncover the lasting impact the railway has had on our lives with interactive activities and stunning displays. Journey through the Island’s locomotive history, as far back as 150 years by exploring the carriages we have at our discovery centre.Bring the history of the railway to life with stories of the people who worked here. Like May Joyce who joined the railway as a guard during World War II then later went on to marry an engine driver.Get up close to locomotives, wagons and carriages in various states of preservation. With the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the discovery centre allows us to show off more of our rolling stock and collection of artifacts. Train Story tells the story of the Isle of Wight’s railways and is an impressive re-creation of the heyday of steam on the Island.
Train Story is open daily between April & September and throughout March, October and December on
train operating days only.
DISCOVERY CENTRE
A SELECTION OF OUR LOCOMOTIVES
LBSCR Stroudley W8 Freshwater 0-6-0T built in 1877 as No.46 Newington. First came to the Island in 1913 and returned in 1979.
LBSCR Stroudley W11 Newport 0-6-0T built in 1878 as No.40 Brighton. First came to the Island in 1902 and returned in 1973.
IVATT Class 2 NO.41298 2-6-2T built at Crewe Works in 1951, its first shed was Bricklayer’s Arms in London and it moved to the Island in 2006.
D2059 BR Class 03 0-6-0DM (diesel mechanical) built in Doncaster 1959 and originally named Edward. Brought to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in 1988.
LSWR Adams O2 Class W24 Calbourne 0-4-4T built in 1891 as number 209. Arrived on the Island in 1925 and was bought by the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in 1967. Our flagship locomotive.
OPERATING DAYS 2017 TIMETABLES
Havenstreet Station: Access to the platform will be closed two minutes before the train is due to depart.Smallbrook Junction: All reasonable steps are taken to maintain connections, these are not guaranteed and no liability can be accepted in the event of failure of service connections. There is no road or footpath access to Smallbrook Junction.
We operate a no smoking policy on all trains, station platforms and buildings. All pushchairs, buggies and bicycles are to be left in the guard's van during your journey. Baby changing facilities are available at Havenstreet Station. Full accessibility details are available online iwsteamrailway.co.uk/accessibilityCustomers with specific requirements are advised to contact us on 01983 882204 prior to visiting.
MARCHST W T F S
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APRILST W T F S
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MAY
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JUNE
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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DECEMBER
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AUGUST
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JULY
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Green timetable Blue timetable Red timetable Special timetable in operation (see our website for more details).
All train operational days are highlighted with a colour. Please check the timetable on the opposite page to the corresponding
colour for service times.
Train Story is open daily between April & September. Throughout March, October and December
it is open on train operating days only.
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GREEN TIMETABLE
Red Timetable: ‘The Tourist’ is a 10:30 departure from Havenstreet to Smallbrook Junction, then continues non-stop to Wootton.
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NOVEMBER
No trains operating
JANUARY
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New Year's Day Special
SPECIAL EVENTS 2017
27th – 29th May Spring GalaA rare opportunity to see as many of our locomotives in operation as possible.
25th – 28th August The 43rd Island Steam ShowThis action-packed show and great family day out will make your August Bank Holiday a weekend to remember.
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 21st, to 24th DecemberSanta specials for families, for friends, for children, for you!Santa is making Havenstreet his special Christmas home again this year and he is really looking forward to meeting you.
Welcome aboard for your special day out
Book in advance and save!A full list of our 2017 events programme can
be found on our website.
21st May – Festival of Transport Admire the workmanship and enjoy the memories. Free admission
1st & 2nd July – The 1940s ExperienceExtraordinary times! Extraordinary people!
23rd & 24th September – Cider & Cheese WeekendWelcome to our 1st ever cider & cheese festival.
29th, 30th September & 1st October – Diesel GalaSee all passenger services hauled by diesels. No steam this weekend.
23rd – 27th October – Wizard WeekDress-up as your favourite spooky character and enter our Halloween treasure hunt. Fun for all the family.
28th October – Halloween Fright Night! Dare you ride the ‘Train of Fright’?
16th December – Christmas Carvery Night Experience the magic of steam on board the ‘Festive Flyer’.
26th December – Boxing Day SpecialAn ideal way to unwind after the frivolities of Christmas Day.
1st January 2018 – New Year’s Day SpecialWelcome 2018 with a New Year ride through the Island’s winter landscape onboard one of our vintage steam trains.
30th, 31st July & 1st August – The Railway FolkThese quirky characters welcome you to their haphazard world.
29th, 30th April & 1st May – The 12th Annual Real Ale Festival Enjoy local & nationally brewed beers. Free admission.
14th, 15th, 16th & 17th April – Easter FunCrafts, Easter treasure hunts & an Easter bonnet parade.
26th March – Mother’s Day Special Make mum feel special and treat her to a journey through the spring countryside and she’ll receive a gift of spring flowers.
5th & 6th August – Victorian WeekendRediscover a forgetten world and dressup to enter our ‘master & miss’ competition.
HAVEN FALCONRY
For full details please visit haven-falconry.co.uk*displays are weather and event dependant.
See our daily flying displays at 11:30am and 1:40pm*. There are also opportunities to hold one of our birds. We also have a creepy-crawley hotel, offer ferret walking and don’t miss the insects and reptiles in the Jungle House.
Home to the Island’s largest bird of prey collection, with over 24 species. A must-see when visiting the Steam Railway. We are open all year: April – October 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)November – March 10am to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm) Admission to the Bird of Prey Centre only:Adult: £5.00 on non operating days £7.50 on operating daysChild (5-15 yrs) £3.00 Infant (0-4 yrs) Free Admission to the Bird of Prey Centre is charged separately to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Train ticket holders enjoy half price admission on production of their ticket.
FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCE
Get on board and enjoy a driver’s view
“My footplate experience was such a memorable and
enjoyable day.”
Experiences must be pre-booked. For full details pleasecontact Liz Tagart on 01983 882204 or
Visit iwsteamrailway.co.uk and download our volunteer leaflet for more information.
Join our driver at the footplate on board one of
our locomotives. Take in the spectacular views as
you complete a round trip through the unspoiled, rolling
Isle of Wight countryside.
New for 2017: The only place on the Isle of Wight and the South Coast to see four stunning Black Kites
flying together.
Coming soon in 2017: White Storks in a unique display with our Black Kites.
BIRD OF PREY CENTRE
YOUR STEAM RAILWAY
NEEDS YOU!
Do you have a passion for heritage railways and Island history? Contact us to find out how you can be involved.
JOURNEY ALONG THE LINE
HAVENSTREET STATION
This bustling station from the 1940s has excellent visitor facilities.
Discover Train Story and visit our museum, full of interactive activities and insights into 150 years of the railway history. See our volunteers restoring carriages in our workshop, take a stroll through our woodland walk or visit Haven Falconry, the on-site Bird of Prey Centre.
Bring a picnic, have lunch in one of our amazing refreshment areas or walk to the local village pub, only a few metres away. There’s also a large free car and coach park.
SMALLBROOK JUNCTION
This traditional Southern Railway station building with waiting room and ticket office is also the interchange between the Steam Railway and Island Line trains.
It is set in a beautiful quiet rural location with no road or footpath access.
ASHEY STATION
Surrounded by open countryside, this station was built in the early 1960s.
Enjoy a picnic and scenic walk on one of the many footpaths and bridleways from the station.
The station is only accessible by train or on foot as there is no road access or parking.
WOOTTON STATION
An Edwardian station with waiting room, ticket office and toilet.
There’s a picnic area overlooking the station and two local pubs within a few minutes walk.
The station has a free car park and is also on the No.9 bus route between Ryde & Newport.
FARE INFORMATION
All Day Rover Tickets allow you to travel the full length of the railway and includes admission to all stations, including the attractions at Havenstreet Station; Train Story, the museum, children’s play area, woodland walk and the carriage and wagon workshop, it’s the perfect day out.
STANDARD ALL DAY ROVER ONLINE GATEADULT £11.50 £13.00CHILD (5-15 years) £6.00 £6.50
INFANT (0-4 years) FREE FREE
FAMILY (2 adults and 2 children) £29.00 £32.50
DOG £3.00 £3.00
1st CLASS ALL DAY ROVER ONLINE GATEADULT £18.50 £20.00CHILD (5-15 years) £13.00 £13.50
INFANT (0-4 years) FREE FREE
FAMILY (2 adults and 2 children) £50.00 £53.50
DOG £5.00 £5.00
ISLAND LINER DAY ROVER* ONLINE GATEADULT – £16.00CHILD (5-15 years) – £8.00
* Enjoy a day’s unlimited travel on the Island’s electric trains as well as standard class travel on the Steam Railway.
HAVENSTREET STATION ONLINE GATEADULT † – £5.00CHILD (5-15 years) – FREE†
† Not available on some special events days and subject to a maximum of two children per paying adult. Admission to Train Story on non-operating days is free of charge to both adults and children.
Please note: Revised fares may be in operation on special event days. Promotional vouchers are not redeemable for special events.
GROUP VISITS, PRIVATE HIRE & TRAIN CHARTERS For details contact Liz King - [email protected]
FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCES
Enjoy an unforgettable experience and join our driver and crew on the footplate on board one of our steam engines. Pre-book only 01983 882204
£80.00
