The Island Line - Electric Trains on the Isle of Wight July 2019

[@sharronmartin5048]

Oh my, this is just beautiful! The Isle of Wight is such a special place, and these vintage chuff-chuffs just add to the charm of the place. I dread the thought of the island losing its lovely 'olde world' charm... though I fear it's inevitable. Thank you for posting! ❤

[@blackthorne57]

Thanks for your kind comment, I am pleased you likeed the video.

[@hi.7330]

Anyone here because of TSW2?

[@AggrarFarmer]

Yes !

[@peterhaan9068]

Thanks for filming this. Sadly it will probably become a historical video of another RR line that nobody cared enough to maintain or support.

[@robincoleman1350]

Recently announced 26 million pound spend on the Island Line, including new (refurbished) trains.

[@mikoajem675]

So are they closing this line or what?

[@blackthorne57]

@@mikoajem675 No, the line is not permanently closing, see Robin Coleman's comment above

[@is1943]

Good coverage George visited both in 1989

[@mikoajem675]

How much longer is this rolling stock be operating on this line? When is it going to be (sadly) replaced?

[@blackthorne57]

Their days are certainly numbered. The replacement rolling stock will consist of be completely rebuilt Ex London Underground D stock. The first were due to go into service in the summer of 2020 but with the Corona virus pandemic this will probably be delayed.

[@hntrains2]

Great video! How did you get that many shots of the train? Did you chase it?

[@blackthorne57]

Thanks. I did not have a car on the Island to chase the trains. At Ryde and on the pier, I walked, for the rest of the line I rode the trains and got off at stations along the way.

[@hntrains2]

@@blackthorne57, the result of that is a most enjoyable video.

[@topopops]

Is this oxford street?

[@blackthorne57]

I do not understand your question, please explain.

[@mikoajem675]

lol

[@Jesper0408]

Rusty boys...

[@blackthorne57]

So would you be if you were over eighty years old and spent nearly thirty years running up and down a pier over salt water!

[@Jesper0408]

@@blackthorne57 I can clean myself lol.

[@hermanbenschop358]

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