A Working Day
Sun 09 Aug
|Brading Station
Step back into the wartime years as Bradings historic signal box is operated to a WW2-era timetable, with period uniforms and live reenactors bringing history to life.
Time & Location
09 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
Brading Station, Station Rd, Brading, Sandown PO36 0DY, UK
About the event
Travel back to the Second World War and experience Brading Station as it would have operated during the wartime years. For this special "A Working Day" event, the historic signal box will be worked to the original WW2-era timetable, using authentic signalling procedures and practices from the period.
Adding to the atmosphere, WW2 reenactors in period uniform will be on site throughout the day, recreating the sights and sounds of wartime railway life. Visitors can watch as trains are carefully signalled under wartime conditions, gaining a real insight into the vital role the railway played during the war.
This immersive living-history event offers a fascinating look at how the railway supported the war effort, from troop movements to essential supplies, and highlights the skill and responsibility of the signalmen who kept everything running safely during challenging times.
Ideal for history enthusiasts, families, and anyone curious about local wartime history, "A Working Day" –…