W8 Freshwater
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Based on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Built in January 1877 at Brighton Works.
Rebuilt in March 1932.
Numbered 32646 in the 1950's & 60's.
Withdrawn from service in November 1963.
Owned by the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Arrived in June 1979.
First ran in preservation from 1981-1991.
2nd boiler ticket was from 2000-2008.
Boiler ticket expired in November 2018.
Last major overhaul was completed in February 2025.
In February 2025, Freshwater returned to service in time for the Winter Gala and Dark Ales Festival.
Boiler ticket expires in 2035.
Painted in Southern Railway Olive lined Green livery.
Currently operational.
Air braked fitted.