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Steam Railway: 40th Anniversary Event

28 – 29 May 2011

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway

The Railway Station
Station Road
Havenstreet
Ryde
PO33 4DS

01983 882204

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Steam Railway: 40th Anniversary Event

Source http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/may/40th-anniversary-spring-gala/details/57-40th-anniversary-spring-gala.html

Calbourne iwsr 40th

28th-30th May 2011

A very special weekend to mark the 40th Anniversary of The Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

The Gala will feature guest locomotives from The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and from The Bluebell Railway in Sussex, plus the IW Steam Railway’s available Victorian locomotives!

It is expected that there will be at least four Victorian locomotives in steam, possibly making the Gala the largest gathering of Victorian locomotives in steam on the Island since 1966!

The weekend offers an enjoyable day-out for both railway enthuisiasts and casual visitors and, to summarise, will include:

  • Four Victorian locomotives in steam
  • A two-train service featuring three of the Victorian locomotives
  • The opportunity to ride on the Railway's unique 'push-pull' set
  • Grand Auction of Railwayana, with 150 lots
  • Photo opportunities
  • 40 Island engines - From models to the real thing!
  • A special photographic exhibition on 40 Years of The Isle of Wight Steam Railway
  • Steam-hauled goods trains operating each day
  • Stalls & displays
  • Workshop tours
  • Commemorative memorabilia
  • Film of Island Steam
  • A real ale bar
  • Meals, drinks and light bites available in the Refreshment Rooms and Calbourne Room
  • FREE parking

Third Class
One Day: Adult £12. Child (5-15 years) £6.
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £30
Two Days: Adult £20. Child (5-15 years) £10.
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £50
Three Days: Adult £30. Child (5-15 years) £15. Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £75
Children aged 0-4 years travel FREE

First Class
One Day: Adult £20. Child (5-15 years) £10.
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £50
Two Days: Adult £35 . Child (5-15 years) £17.50. Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £87.50
Three Days: Adult £50 . Child (5-15 years) £25 . Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £125 Children aged 0-4 years travel FREE

Inclusive tickets from Portsmouth Harbour also available.



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