Front Line Branch Line

The atmosphere of the Front Line Branch Line was recreated at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway over the weekend of 3rd-4th July.

Photo: C A Barry
Members of the Home Guard protect the special military goods train.

A full programme of activities took place at Havenstreet Station on both days of the event, special attractions included displays of wartime military and civilian vehicles, wartime military and railway memorabilia exhibition, Jitterbug dancing show and wartime fashions quiz. The station was crowded with members of the 1940's Society, dressed in period clothing, mixing with our many visitors.

Photo: A J Barry
Members of the 1940's Society gave a Wartime Fashion Show.
Photo: A J Barry
The entrance to the passengers air raid shelter.
Photo: C A Barry
W37 'Invincible' hauls the goods train out of the sidings.
Photo: A J Barry
The ARP Post.
Photo: A J Barry
A section of the military vehicle display.
Photo: A J Barry
A delivery of Classified Material.
Photo: C A Barry
W37 'Invincible' drifts into Havenstreet Station with a train of vital war supplies.

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