During the August Bank Holiday Summer Steam Show the Isle of Wight Steam Railway operated an intensive two-train service over the Smallbrook Junction to Wootton line, the frequent service being a necessity to move the large crowds traveling to and from the show. This year the trains were hauled by 130-year-old 'Terrier' W8 'Freshwater' and recently restored 'Austerity' WD192 'Waggoner'. 'Freshwater' was in charge of the Railway's unique 5-coach set of Victorian 4-wheeled coaches, restored to working order at Havenstreet from their previous uses as holiday homes and farm outbuildings, whilst 'Waggoner' was at the head of a rake of 4 ex LB&SCR and SE&CR bogie vehicles, the most modern of which was constructed in 1924!

W8 'Freshwater' approaches Long Arch Bridge, Ashey.

WD192 'Waggoner' coasts from Ashey towards Havenstreet.

W8 'Freshwater' approaches Ashey Grounds Crossing.

The Havenstreet signalman exchanges single line tokens with 'Freshwater's fireman whilst 'Waggoner' waits with a Smallbrook Junction train.

At Wootton Station, Fireman Mike Toplis couples 'Freshwater' to her train whilst Driver Dave Smith attends to the Westinghouse brake pump.

WD192, displaying the 'Duty 1' board, pulls away from Wootton Station.

'Freshwater' passes the Havenstreet Up Advanced Starter as she rattles down the bank towards the station.

W8 pulls away from Havenstreet with a Smallbrook Junction service.

Driver Paul Beale gives a cheery wave as 'Freshwater' heads for Smallbrook.

W8 at Ashey Grounds.

'Freshwater' climbing towards Ashey Station.

'Waggoner' backs towards her train at Smallbrook Junction.

W8 'Freshwater' approaches Havenstreet with a Wootton train.