Preserved Lines: Isle of Wight (2009)

The Isle of Wight once boasted 54 miles of railway, most of which was closed between 1952 and 1966. However its unique atmosphere has been perfectly preserved by the largely volunteer-run Isle of Wight Steam Railway, which began operating trains in 1971.All of their carriages and most of their locomotives were in service on the island and have all been painstakingly restored to pristine condition - the hallmark of this delightful railway.