Train from Ryde Pier Head at Cowes
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Train from Ryde Pier Head at Cowes
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 28 Aug 1965
View westward from near the barrier, towards Newport etc.: terminus of ex-Isle of Wight Railway branch from Newport, closed 21/2/66 (goods 16/5/66). The train is headed by ex-LSW Adams O2 class 0-4-4T No. W24 'Calbourne'. This stalwart was built in 12/1891 as No. 209, and shipped to the IoW in 4/25. It was not withdrawn until 3/67 and purchased the same year by the heritage Isle of Wight Steam Railway - and is still going strong - now 125 years old!
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Image Location
Latitude
50.761937
Longitude
-1.299393