Isle of Wight Steam Railway - '50th Anniversary Gala' 04-06/06/2021
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2021
- Monday the 18th of January 1971: The Wight Locomotive Society were issued a weeks notice to quit their site at Newport station, by the 25th. The society had their sights set to make a base at Havenstreet, with their collection; O2 Class - W24 "Calbourne", 5 coaches, and a few historic wagons, making home on just over a mile and a half of track.
Colloqually known simply as 'The Move', the 24th of January 1971 saw "Calbourne", which had been nursed back to life at Newport by the WLS after its purchase in November 1966, make a handful of trips between Newport to Havenstreet transfering the WLS collection to their new home. The frantic nature of the move, makes the success story of the Wight Locomotive Society all the sweeter; especially given the obstacles that faced the move, including adverse weather, landslips and the minimal preparation time.
50 years on, the Isle of Wight steam Railway has become one of the most reknowned preservation success stories. To celebrate their anniversary, the railway held a '50th Anniversary Gala' over the weekend of Friday the 4th - Sunday the 6th of June. Each day of the event featured something different, to add to the spectacle; Friday and Sunday featured demonstration freight services and double headed workings, Saturday featured a photo line-up in the morning of the three operating locomotives at Wootton, as well as late evening services, while Sunday showcased a recreation of the morning mail services that used to frequent the Islands' railway system.
Visiting from the Kent & East Sussex Railway, 'Terrier' - 2678 "Knowle" (name not carried) reprised its Isle of Wight identity for the duration of the event, regaining the number W14 along with the name "Bembridge". W14 would be flanked by the IoWSR's own pair of Island locomotives; W11 "Newport" (name not carried), and W24 "Calbourne". The visit marked W14's first visit to the Isle of Wight in over 80 years.
Locomotives:
Ex-LSWR O2 Class - W24 "Calbourne"
Ex-LB&SCR A1X 'Terrier' Class - W11
Ex-LB&SCR A1X 'Terrier' Class - W14 "Bembridge"
All footage filmed on Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and Sunday the 6th of June 2021.
As a kid in the1950's and 60's,, we used to have our annual summer holidays in the Isle of White. Some of my earliest memories were of steam trains at Portsmouth Harbour but even after the mainland converted to electric, the island remained with steam. Visited here two years ago and delighted that so much has been preserved.
The Line is like stepping back in time!
I really enjoyed this great video, cause of whare it's been videoed , to see the train coming through the tunnel & coming through the trees just a trimendous video - so thanks to everyone who made this great video 👍👍
I cannot bring to mind a more perfect setting other than on this tiny island, off another island.
Let's do the time warp, pop into the Tardis and transport ourselves back a hundred years!!! The IOWSR is the epitome of a sleepy rural line and well deserves to blow it's own trumpet. It is one of the best run and friendly preserved lines I've visited. Great vid as usual my friend - and you made the weather change!!!!👍🏻❤
You are clearly enjoying the countryside almost as much as you are the trains. Thanks for sharing this lovely day on this lovely railway.
Travelled the line countless times, but what superb views from a different perspective!
Cracking video of a lovely railway! Have been a member for long time but not been able to visit for ages.. Video brings back happy memories. Thank's very much.
A highlight of my childhood visits to see family - watching the IoW trains!
So lovely machines and cars!
Lovely video of a beautiful country branchline , I remember the Wight locomotive Society at newport and was shocked sometime later to find a pile of sleepers outside the station , One of the best steam Railways in the UK ,Thanks for all the info as well
Wow 50 years that railway seems to go on and on after 50 years
Beautifull!
Excellent video cheers 👍
Excellent video of the railways 50th anniversary gala 👍👍
What an absolute treat! I love trees and photographing them as much as I love steam trains and added to the excellent photography I was in seventh heaven, thank you so much.
The context and quality of your videos; with establishing shots, sensitive sound and panning, framed with beautiful light and shade are a revelation. Thanks again for enhancing the experience and sharing your work.
Lovely record of the event!
Very nice! All 3 Southern Liveries at one. No 24 in malachit green, No 14 in wartime black and No 11 in olive green.
Amazing video again thanks. For uploading keep up great work