Ryde and Newport. It was one of ten schemes across UK approved for more study under an "Ideas Fund". Heritage railway In 1991 a new station was opened at Smallbrook Junction. It provides a connection with the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, a heritage railway operating part of the former IoWCR between Smallbrook Junction and Wootton. Station list Ryde Pier Head; LBSCR/LSWR joint line station; opened 12 July 1880; Ryde Esplanade; LBSCR/LSWR joint line station; opened 5 April 1880; Ryde St Johns Road; opened 23 August 1864; Smallbrook Junction; 21 July 1991; exchange platform for Isle of Wight Steam Railway; no road access; Brading; opened 23 August 1864; Sandown; opened 23 August 1864; Lake; opened 11 May 1987; Shanklin; opened 23 August 1864; Wroxall; opened November 1866; closed 18 April 1966; Ventnor; opened 10 September 1866; closed 18 April 1966. Bembridge; opened 27 May 1882; closed 21 September 1953; St Helens; opened 27 May 1882; closed 21 September 1953; Brading; above. See also Railways on the Isle of Wight Isle of Wight Railway Company v Tahourdin (1884) LR 25 Ch D 320 Notes References Pre-grouping British railway companies Rail transport on the Isle of Wight Railway companies established in 1864 Railway companies disestablished in 1923 Southern Railway (UK) constituents