The mid hants railway preservation society has announced today that they have welcomed a new patron to the society right honourable the lord montagu of beaulieu has agreed to become the new patron of the watercress line. The mid hants railway, also known as the watercress line, operates steam and heritage diesel trains between the picturesque market towns of alton and alresford in hampshire, south west of london. A steam service from alresford to ropley opened in 1977, and the extension to alton station was completed in 1985, with the mid hants trains using platform 3. Br standard 4mt 260 76017, another midhants barry restoration, in action at the end of southern steam 50th gala in july 2017. Relationship and responsibilities of the society and mid hants railway ltd the society is the major shareholder of the operating company, the mid hants railway ltd and, as such, is in a position to influence the railway board on strategic matters. Ropley is a village and large civil parish in the east hampshire district of hampshire, england. Operational, currently at mid hants railway on a 3 year loan. The watercress line rat real ale train the railway station, station road, alresford. Lord montagu visited the railway, in hampshire, last september to open the new goods handling exhibition at medstead and four marks station. The watercress line was closed down by british rail 35 years ago. Hardingham, runpast publishing 1995, isbn 1 870754 29 8. So unless it needs something spicific thats included with ts20 all you need is the european pack which is on sale today in the steam store. View download pdf file, link opens in new window 09 jul 1997.
The midhants 1 railway, known affectionately as the watercress line, is one of hampshires most popular tourist attractions. The watercress line operates a wide variety of locomotives and other stock as part of its. Services on the new preserved mid hants railway started on 30th april 1977 between alresford and ropley. Learn about the history and heritage of watercress, and why this special crop can boast its own railway line. Mid hants railway relies on ticket income and donations to maintain our heritage railway for future generations, so we would be very grateful if you would consider donating the value of your ticket to help during these financially uncertain times. Eden valley railway heritage railway epping ongar railway. The railway station,, alresford, hampshire, so24 9jg tel. Medstead and four marks the highest station in hampshire and a depiction of a quiet 1940s southern. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Supporting railway preservation and assisting with education facilities in respect of historic transportation.
This leaflet gives you the 2014 calendar of running days, fares, train timetables and special event information. Midhants railway preservation soc, alresford station, station road. Midhants railway and modern engineering locoyard 03032015 some of you may have noticed that this blog post was originally published too early, revealing a brief and unplanned behind the scenes view of. The london and south western railway operated initial. Every year, through our fundraising, we donate over. All the stations are accurately modelled with numerous custom assets in this rendition of the line, which features authentic signalling along the whole route an accurate gradient profile, and ten scenarios to put your driving skills to the test over the hampshire. The 10 14 inch gauge ropley miniature railway runs alongside the mid hants railway the watercress line. Immediately after closure, local volunteers formed the mid hants railway, and through share issues and other fundraising, they were able to purchase the track bed. Special events have their own fares and timetables.
Media in category trains on the watercress line the following 45 files are in this category, out of 45 total. Operational, current at the mid hants railway on a summer loan. Local activities two hoots campsite glamping in hampshire. I do not quarrel with the procedure by which the decision to close was reached. The mid hants railway, known as the watercress line, is one of the most successful heritage railways in the country. Station, which is one end of the alresford to alton steam railway the watercress. The railway first started operations between alresford and ropley in 1977, extending the rest of the way in 1985. It was opened on 2 october 1865 1 as the midhants railway. Days out at midhants railway watercress line information and timetable 2014, situated in hampshire let the train take the strain as you sit back, relax and trafvel through 10 miles of beautiful hampshire countryside. Explore mid hants railway watercress lines 535 photos on flickr. Filing history for mid hants railway limited 01117090 people for mid hants railway limited 01117090 charges for mid hants railway limited 01117090 more for mid hants railway limited 01117090 filter by category show filing type. Mainline operational purchased from british railways directly in 1968, 45231 has been very active on both heritage and mainline railways over the years. We have various special events throughout the year such as. Ropley miniature railway ten and a quarter inch gauge.
List of british heritage and private railways simple. A previous line closed in august 2012 as the area needed to be redeveloped due to the arrival of the harry potter footbridge from kings cross station. The membership director, mid hants railway, the railway station, alresford, hampshire, england, so24 9jg uk telephone. It is recommended you start your journey at alresford station. The new alresford pocket guide 3 a brief history for more information on alresfords. To mark the anniversary, the volunteers who later reopened the railway are hoping to. Standard fares give you all day travel hop on and off the trains exploring the stations and towns.
Line run by the midhants railway preservation society. It carries out these objectives through its subsidiary company, midhants railway limited, which operates the midhants railway. Train simulator 2020 drivers on the mid hants railway know what a superb heritage line it is, and so we have developed a set of ten allnew scenarios that use classic steam locomotives from the just trains range to give you around 12 hours of new driving challenges. Br lined green, late crest, ropley station, looking towards alresford. Midhants railway basingstoke transportation service.
The mid hants railway heritage route or the watercress line runs ten miles between the market towns of alresford and alton. Best hotels near the mid hants railway watercress line. The purpose of the croydon group is to support the mid hants railway physically and financially, and to provide local members with monthly talks and information on developments on the the railway. Locomotives formerly resident on the watercress line. The mid hants railway was closed as part of beechings plan in 1973 but, thanks to the dedication of volunteers, the railway was restored from alresford to ropley and reopened to the public in 1977. The mid hants railway is a popular 10 mile heritage railway running between alresford and alton, with a mainline connectioninterchange at the latter. The midhants railway from construction to closure by r.
It has an acreage of 4,684 acres 1,896 ha, situated 4 miles 6. As well as standard travel this preserved railway runs popular special events throughout the year along with countryman and watercress belle dining. The watercress line is the marketing name of the midhants railway, a heritage railway in. Peter todd 02072017 34081 92 squadron, an unrebuilt battle of britain 462 and one of five bullied pacifics working at the end of southern steam 50th gala at the. Midhants railway watercress line steam railway in alresford. The signal box at alresford was still basically in its exbr condition but was recommissioned by the mhr just a month before on 27th march 1977. Supporting railway preservation and assisting with education facilities in respect of. Ten miles of preserved steam railway running between alton and alresford. Click here to download a map of new alresford town centre pdf. Focusing on the mid hants railway better known as the watercress line, showcasing several visits to the line in the past few years from normal running days to steam and diesel galas.
Railway and the social history of steam and railways between 1940 and 1960. However a determined band of volunteers who were keen not to see this line fade from history set about preserving and rebuilding it to its former glory. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. The watercress line will transport you back in time on a scenic ten mile journey from the town of alresford to alton. Filing history for midhants railway limited 01117090 people for midhants. You can still ride the watercress line today hop on board one of the powerful steam locomotives for the 10mile trip to alton, or simply take in the sights, sounds and smells of the superbly restored station. East kent railway heritage ecclesbourne valley railway. The line gained its popular name in the days that it was used to transport locally grown watercress to markets in london.
The watercress line is a preserved steam railway in the heart of hampshire, running steam. Br blue large logo d8059 20059 british rail class 20. Hotels near the mid hants railway watercress line, alton on tripadvisor. History and development of signalling on the mid hants. Mid hants watercress line 20 the autumn steam spectacular gala including tornado duration.
The mid hants railway watercress line alton 2020 all. Ropley station consisted of one serviceable platform and a newly reconstructed run round loop. The railway currently operates regular scheduled services, along. The watercress line, new alresford, united kingdom. The end of the line for southern steam closed down by british rail 35 years ago as part of the beeching axe, we take a look back at the mid hants. Mid hants railway watercress line, near new alresford. To get back to the midhants railway, this little line, popularly known as the watercress line16 miles of ithas been running for about 120 years, until the day before yesterday. There will be no watercress line trains operating to or from alton station until the end of july 2019. Detailed assessment so2 on watercress line winchester city. Midhants railway preservation society limited charity details.
Filing history for midhants railway limited 01117090 people for midhants railway limited 01117090 charges for midhants railway limited 01117090. The mid hants railway download or boxed just needs ts20 and the european asset pack. The basic mid hants railway includes 10 of its own scenerios. The mid hants railway watercress line alton tripadvisor. In turn, the steam railway is an important tourist attraction that helps to bring people into alton. The watercress line is the marketing name of the mid hants railway, a heritage railway in hampshire, england, running 10 miles 16 km from new alresford to alton where it connects to the national rail network. Large and powerful steam locomotives work hard to haul passengers over the steeply inclined route. Find out more about the history surrounding altons railways on the following pages. The company makes grants for specific projects which fall within its objectives.
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