Last Freight on the IOW?

[delt1c]

The Isle Wight is often discussed here particularly with reference to the Ex LT stock used.
Got me wondering when was the last freight service on IOW. Must be pre electrification as once electrified the only loco was the 05 and that was for departmental use.

 

[steamybrian]

As far as I remember the last freight ran just prior to electrification in March 1967.
It was coal from Medina Wharf to Ryde St Johns Road and the occasional train ran for about a year after the Cowes line had closed to passenger traffic in February 1966.

 

[Clarence Yard]

Ryde St Johns, Brading and Medina Wharf were the last on the Island to close for revenue freight, all as from 24/10/66.