Big plans for Isle of Wight 40th

摘要

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway's May 28-30 gala, part of the line's 40th anniversary celebrations (RM Dec), could present the largest gathering of locomotives in steam on the island since 1966. All resident loWSR locos will feature, supplemented by visitors with details to be confirmed. A second September gala will centre on locomotives with an island pedigree. This could include the return to steam of A1X 'Terrier'No. W11 Newport, the new boiler for which was delivered in September. An event subject to confirmation envisages 40 hours of continuous timetabled steam operation from 00.06 on Saturday June 25 to 22.00 on Sunday June 26.