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Title: Isle of Wight - first closures 70 years ago Post by: grahame on September 21, 2023, 06:04:52 From yesterday's Island Echo (https://www.islandecho.co.uk/the-last-trains-departed-from-freshwater-and-bembridge-railway-stations-70-years-ago/)
Quote The railway lines between Brading – Bembridge and Newport – Freshwater saw their final passenger trains depart on Sunday 20th September 1953 – 70 years ago today .Title: Re: Isle of Wight - first closures 70 years ago Post by: CyclingSid on September 21, 2023, 06:57:04 At least some of the routes are now walking and cycling trails, although I am sure more former routes could be added.
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