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South Western Railway - UK Three trainsets class 450 with 450062 leading have just arrived from London at Portsmouth Harbour station, end of the line. Portsmouth, 17-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway - UK Two trainsets class 450 are seen at the end of a platform at Waterloo station. The left one will shortly depart towards Portsmouth. London, 17-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway - UK Trainset (45)5715 arrives at London Bridge, if I remember the location correctly. London, 17-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK New Island Line trainset 484002 is ready to depart from end station Shanklin towards Ryde. The trainsets class 484 are rebuilt from old London metro trains, and entered service on the Isle of Wight in 2022. Shanklin, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK New Island Line trainset 484002 arrives at Shanklin from Ryde Esplanade (Ryde Pier Head is being modernised). Shanklin, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK New Island Line trainset 484002 arrives at Smallbrook Junction, interchange station with the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Smallbrook Junction, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK Interior of new Island Line trainset 484003. The new trainsets operate off 3rd rail (750V DC) between Ryde and Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Originally they were London metro trains. Ryde, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK New trainset 484003 at Ryde Esplanade station. Ryde, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK New trainset 484004 is seen in front of Ryde St. Johns Road depot and workshop. Ryde, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK The railway line on Ryde Pier (from Ryde Esplanade to Ryde Pier Head) is currently being modernised. View from Ryde Esplanade station on the Isle of Wight. Ryde, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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South Western Railway (Island Line) - UK The railway line on Ryde Pier (from Ryde Esplanade to Ryde Pier Head) is currently being modernised. View of Ryde Pier Head station. Ryde, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Small diesel shunter nr. Army 235 is seen in Havenstreet depot. It was built by Barclay in 1945 and donated to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway by the National Army Museum in 2008. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Class 03 diesel shunter D2059 is seen in the depot at Havenstreet. It was built in 1595 and acquired by the IoW Steam Railway in 1988. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Class 05 diesel shunter D2554 was used on the Isle of Wight for electrification and maintenance duties from 1966. It is currently on display in the Train Story Discovery Center. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Trainset 483007 was originally built for the London Metro in 1940. In 1989 it was modified to operate on the Isle of Wight. It was finally withdrawn in 2021 and transferred to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. There are plans to operate the unit on the line but for the time being it is on display in the Train Story Discovery Center. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Trainset 483007 was originally built for the London Metro in 1940. In 1989 it was modified to operate on the Isle of Wight. It was finally withdrawn in 2021 and transferred to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. There are plans to operate the unit on the line but for the time being it is on display in the Train Story Discovery Center. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Trainset 483007 was originally built for the London Metro in 1940. In 1989 it was modified to operate on the Isle of Wight. It was finally withdrawn in 2021 and transferred to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. There are plans to operate the unit on the line but for the time being it is on display in the Train Story Discovery Center. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK This electric tram car was originally used on the Ryde Pier. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK The Train Story Discovery Center in Havenstreet has a nice collection of locomotives and coaches. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Ivatt Class 2 steam locomotive 41298 is seen in the depot at Havenstreet. It is still active. The locomotive was built in 1951 so "only" almost 75 years old. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Ivatt Class 2 steam locomotive 41313 is a sister locomotive of 41298, and curently on display in the Train Story Discovery Center. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Steam locomotive Ajax buit in 1918 was used for many years in Persia (Iran). It came to the Isle of Wight in 1972 and was restored to working order in 2005. It is currently on display in the Train Story Discovery Center. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Class O2 locomotive W24 was built in 1891 and already came to the Isle of Wight in 1925. It was the first locomotive of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Class E1 locomotive nr. 110 was built in 1877. After a long life in many locations it came to the Isle of Wight in 2012 and assumed the identity of original IoW steam locomotive W2. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Small steam locomotive W37 is currently under overhaul, missing its kettle. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Steam locomotive WD192 "Waggoner" is ready for departure from Havenstreet. Havenstreet, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Steam locomotive WD192 "Waggoner" before departure with its train from Smallbrook Junction, interchange station with the Isle of Wight electric railway Ryde-Shanklin. Smallbrook Junction, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Steam locomotive WD192 "Waggoner" runs around its train at Smallbrook Junction after arrival from Havenstreet. Smallbrook Junction, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - UK Steam locomotive WD192 "Waggoner" has reached end station Wootton and will soon run around its train to head back to Havenstreet and Smallbrook Junction. Wootton, 18-05-2023 Photo by Marco van Uden