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Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

The Isle of Wight Railway runs five miles from Wooton to Smallbrook Junction using lovingly restored steam engines.

Throughout the year there are special events such as A Day Out with Thomas, Walk the Lines, The 1940s Experience, Wizard Week and Santa Specials.
Address:
Isle of Wight Steam Railway,
The Railway Station,
Havenstreet,
Isle of Wight PO33 4DS
Website: www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

Some of the best heritage railways......
England: Great Central Railway.
 
England: Bluebell Railway.
 
England: West Somerset Railway
 
Scotland: Strathspey Steam Railway
 
Wales: Snowdon Mountain Railway

Recommended ......
Read: The life of George Stephenson and of his son Robert Stephenson; comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive (1868)

Read: Rails Through the Forest: The Severn & Wye Railway, Norchard to Coleford, Cinderford and Lydbrook 1945-2012 (Railway Heritage)

Read: Great Britain's Heritage Railways: The Rise of the Railway Preservation Movement (Railway Heritage)

Read: The Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways (X Series)

Read: British Steam: Scottish Railways

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