Timetable & Guide 2018

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1 Timetable & Guide 2018 A SPECAL DAY OUT Havenstreet sle of Wight iwsteamrailway.co.uk

2 WELCOME ABOARD mmerse yourself in a little piece of preserved history. Join us for a memorable day out as you take a trip aboard one of our beautifully restored steam trains. Getting to the sle of Wight Steam Railway could not be easier. Drive to Havenstreet, our main station, or to Wootton. Parking is free at both stations. A frequent bus service serves Wootton station. f you are travelling to the Steam Railway by sland Line trains, change at Smallbrook Junction and join our trains there. t s even possible to use the request stop at Ashey station, which is set in beautiful countryside and can be reached on foot or by bicycle. However you at Havenstreet station, a full day s entertainment for the whole family awaits you. Explore the Train Story Discovery Centre, enjoy a meal and don t forget to visit our gift and model shop for a perfect souvenir of your day out. Keep in touch with us on social media: b /iwsteamrailway "THS WAS BRLLANT... F YOU VST THE SLAND YOU HAVE TO DO THS." Wayne, Southend on Sea "THE SLE OF WGHT RALWAY S ONE OF THE BEST HAVE BEEN ON." Jane, Wiltshire "PRESERVED STEAM RALWAYS DO VARY QUTE A BT, THE W STEAM RALWAY S UP THERE WTH THE VERY BEST." Ampen, Norwich Review us on TripAdvisor. We'd love to hear what you think! 2 3

3 THE H E ART OF O UR R A LWAY Toilets 13. FREE car park 14. Ticket office 15. Station garden Haven Falconry Bird 16. of Prey Centre 17. Heritage vehicle display 18. Signal box (not open to public) 19. Refreshment kiosk 20. Small artefacts museum Railway gift and model shop 21. Carriage and Wagon workshop 22. Platform 23. Children s activity area Accessible toilets Second-hand book shop Railway offices ce cream parlour Refreshment rooms Children s play area Events field/picnic area Woodland walk and stage Woodland walkway to Train Story Locomotive repair workshop (not open to public) Coffee Container & Tally Ho Train Story Discovery Centre 1 Havenstreet station A beautifully restored 1940s station, Havenstreet is the focal point for the Railway s activities and special events. With the Train Story Discovery Centre, a museum, woodland walk, workshops, refreshments and gift shop. t s also home to Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre. There s so much to do for all the family. With ample free parking, for cars and coaches, it is the perfect base to explore all that the Railway has to offer. 5

4 DSCOVERY CENTRE PLEASE MND THE GAP! The Coffee Container & Tally Ho The unique history of our heritage railway comes to life in the awardwinning Train Story Discovery Centre. Our historic collection of locomotives, Victorian and Edwardian carriages and other rare rolling stock is kept under cover here, allowing visitors to explore and interact indoors and away from the elements. Train Story is perfect for engaging children; they will be learning while having fun. Train Story Discovery Centre is open every day between April and September and on operating days throughout March, October and December. Dressing up as train drivers, understanding how railways operated in the past and seeing how the Steam Railway itself was first established in the 1960s by a small group of enthusiasts. These stories are wonderfully illustrated with display panels and video presentations with authentic steam train sounds playing in the background. Discover many of the unique locomotives, wagons and carriages in the Railway s collection and if the doors are unlocked you are welcome to climb aboard and take a look inside. For some it will be an experience full of nostalgia, whilst for others it opens a window into the past. t s a fully interactive experience for everyone to enjoy. Visit the neighbouring Tally Ho, a beach hut carriage that was withdrawn in 1936 and then spent its days out at Thorness Bay as a holiday chalet. Today, it remains a beautifully preserved snapshot of 1950s life. During the summer months re-fuel at our Coffee Container. Originally a 1957 British Railways freight container, it now serves delicious coffee, freshly roasted here on the sland. 6 7

5 OPERATNG DAYS 2018 To find train times, simply check which day you are visiting below. Operational days are highlighted with a colour that corresponds to a timetable on the opposite page. Green timetable Blue timetable Red timetable Special timetable (see website for details) Non-operational TMETABLES ASHEY GREEN TMETABLE JUNCTON Alight here for sland Line services to Ryde and Shanklin MARCH AUGUST APRL SEPTEMBER BLUE TMETABLE MAY OCTOBER RED TMETABLE JUNE JULY Train Story Discovery Centre is open every day between April and September and on operating days throughout March, October and December. See our website to see which locomotives are expected to be in steam during your visit. 8 DECEMBER NOVEMBER No trains operating JANUARY New Year's Day Special The Tourist is a special 10:30 ure on the Red Timetable from Havenstreet to Smallbrook Junction, it then continues non-stop to Wootton. Havenstreet: Access to the platform will be closed two minutes before the train is due to. Smallbrook Junction: We take all reasonable steps to maintain connections with sland Line trains, but this cannot be guaranteed. Please note 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 Smallbrook Junction, Havenstreet and Wootton stations. Full accessibility details are available online. Customers with specific requirements are advised to contact us on prior to visiting. 9

6 SPECAL EVENTS 2018 For all events visit iwsteamrailway.co.uk 30 March 2 April Easter Fun An Easter extravaganza! Children s entertainment, treasure hunts, an Easter bonnet parade followed by a leisurely train ride. 5 7 May sland Real Ale Festival Enjoy a wide selection of fine beers from both the sland and the mainland 20 May sle of Wight Festival of Transport f you love cars and heritage transport this event is for you! May May Spring Gala/ vatt Gala A spectacular unique event. See three vatts (41298, and 46447) all in operation during the May Spring Bank Holiday weekend. 30 June 1 July Teddy Bear Days NEW for 2018! Cuddle up with your best bear. Children travelling with a teddy will be able to ride for free. 7 8 July The 1940s Experience You ll be wowed as you re taken back to the 1940s! Be immersed in the music, food and entertainment of the era. Wander around the stalls, see the lovingly maintained vehicles, all in the shadow of the heroic spitfire. Meet me and all The Railway Folk between July Swashbuckle your way around the Railway as you meet the Railway Folk in this interactive street theatre and children s entertainment event August 44 th sland Steam Show The August Bank Holiday event! An action-packed family day out with explosive entertainment, traditional gallopers, live music, food stalls, traction engines and so much more September 2 nd Cider and Cheese Weekend Sample a variety of nationally - and locally - sourced produce then settle back in one of our carriages and contemplate round two! September 3 rd Diesel Gala There s NO steam this weekend. Marvel at the heritage diesel traction at work on our line October Wizard Week Wickedly wonderful half term fun! Meet the witches of Havenstreet, follow the tricky trail and get a tasty treat on completion. All children riding the train get a ghastly goody bag. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, December Santa Specials Meet Santa this festive season. Watch the little ones eyes light up as they walk around the winter wonderland before meeting the man himself. Every child receives a quality gift. Then cosy up aboard one of our carriages. 26 December Boxing Day Specials After the indulgence of Christmas Day settle back in a warm carriage for a relaxing train ride. There s also a mince pie for each traveller... if you have the room. 1 January 2019 New Year s Day Specials f your New Year s resolution is to get out more why not take a train ride through the wintry countryside then hop off at one of the stations for a brisk walk. sland Heritage Train Days On one Sunday each month between April and October see in operation an additional display of Victorian or Edwardian trains, either passenger or goods. See our website for details. 11

7 HAVEN FALCONRY BRD OF PREY CENTRE FOOTPLATE EXPERENCE Get a driver s eye view of a steam locomotive Home to the sland s largest bird of prey collection. With over 24 species, it s a must-see attraction when visiting the Steam Railway. Open all year: April October 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) November March 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) *Daily flying displays at 11.40am and 1.40pm can be enjoyed by all visitors to the Steam Railway at no extra charge. When wandering around the centre visit the creepy-crawly hotel, walk a ferret and visit the insects and reptiles in the Jungle House. Admission to the Bird of Prey Centre only: Adult: 5.00 on non operating day 7.50 on operating days Child (5-15 yrs) 3.00 nfant (0-4 yrs) Free Admission to the Bird of Prey Centre is charged separately from the Steam Railway. Train ticket holders enjoy half-price admission on production of their ticket. BOOKNG ESSENTAL For that special occasion, a gift or just a treat for yourself, we offer a unique footplate experience. Enjoy a full round trip on the footplate of the day s service locomotive. Following a briefing you will join the footplate crew, stand alongside and observe the driver and fireman as the locomotive travels 10 miles through beautiful sland countryside. After your trip you will receive a souvenir certificate to mark your experience. Visit iwsteamrailway.co.uk/footplate-experiences or contact liz.tagart@iwsteamrailway.co.uk VOLUNTEERNG AT THE RALWAY For full details please visit haven-falconry.co.uk *displays are weather and event dependent

8 JOU R N E Y A LO N G THE LNE HAV E N ST R E E T STAT O N S M A L L B RO O K J U N C T O N STAT O N Havenstreet has many facilities that appeal to both family groups and heritage railway enthusiasts alike. Passengers travelling via sland Line electric trains can change at Smallbrook Junction for the sle of Wight Steam Railway. Only accessible by rail, it has been built in the traditional Southern Railway style. Facilities at this station include a ticket office, a waiting room and an eco-friendly composting toilet. Visit Train Story Discovery Centre, explore the Railway s extensive collection of locomotives and carriages under one roof. There are also refreshments, a museum, a railway gift and model shop and much more. See page 4 for more information. STAT ON A perfectly restored Edwardian, turn-of-the-century station. This quiet country terminus includes a waiting room, ticket office, toilets and picnic area. Having reached its destination, the engine runs round the train before coupling up for the return journey to Havenstreet and Smallbrook Junction. A SH EY STAT O N Situated in a delightful, rural setting, trains stop here only by request. t is an ideal place for a picnic. The fields surrounding this station are the setting for the Ashey Racecourse and the sle of Wight s horse race, the Ashey Scurry. A special train service is provided by the Steam Railway on what is this normally peaceful rural station s busiest day of the year

9 FARE NFORMATON HOW TO FND US ALL DAY ROVER TCKETS Enjoy a full day s steam train travel, including admission to all stations and facilities at Havenstreet station. t s the perfect day out. STANDARD ALL DAY ROVER ONLNE GATE ADULT CHLD (5 15 years) NFANT (0 4 years) FREE FREE FAMLY (2 adults and 2 children) DOG ST CLASS ALL DAY ROVER ONLNE GATE ADULT CHLD (5 15 years) NFANT (0 4 years) FREE FREE FAMLY (2 adults and 2 children) DOG STATON ONLNE GATE ADULT 5.00 CHLD (5 15 years) FREE Admission to Havenstreet station excluding train travel is not available during some special events. Free of charge entry for children is subject to a maximum of two children (5 15 years) per paying adult. When open, admission to Train Story on non-operating days is free of charge for both adults and children. SLAND LNER DAY ROVER* ONLNE GATE ADULT CHLD (5 15 years) 8.00 *Double your holiday fun! A day s unlimited travel on the sland s electric trains as well as standard class travel on the Steam Railway. FOOTPLATE EXPERENCES See page 13 for full details and booking instructions GROUP VSTS, PRVATE HRE & TRAN CHARTERS For details contact Liz King - liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk Please note: Revised fares may be in operation on special event days. Promotional vouchers are not redeemable for special events. Buy online & save From Havenstreet, PO33 4DS iwsteamrailway.co.uk By car: Enter PO33 4DS into your SatNav, or head for Havenstreet (3 miles from Ryde and 3 miles from Newport) and look for signs to Havenstreet or Steam Railway where you ll find our large free car park. By train: From Ryde, Brading, Sandown, Lake or Shanklin direct to Smallbrook Junction. sland Line southwesternrailway.com By bus: Take the No 9 bus between Newport and Ryde, (via Staplers) and alight at Wootton station. Southern Vectis islandbuses.info From the mainland: On foot: Take the Wightlink catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour station to Ryde Pier, or Hovertravel hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde Esplanade, then the train to Smallbrook Junction. From Southampton take the Red Funnel Red Jet to Cowes then the No 1 bus to Newport. By car: Ferry services run from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Southampton to East Cowes and Lymington to Yarmouth. Hovertravel hovertravel.co.uk Red Funnel redfunnel.co.uk Wightlink wightlink.co.uk COWES R MEDNA EAST COWES NEWPORT BRDGE A STEAM R A FSHBOURNE LWAY BNSTEAD n JUNCTON ASHEY RYDE All details within this leaflet are for information only and subject to change without prior notice. sle of Wight Steam Railway is registered in England as a charity No sle of Wight Railway Co Ltd 2018