For the full 2020 programme visit the whats on pages of this web site. The locomotive that i got to drive was sr unrebuilt west country. I helpd repaint the outside etc clean the inside when i worked there a few years ago. A truly wonderful experience piloting 100 tons of two coach diesel electric unit along the miles of the watercress line in hampshire. Joseph broom 2016 website design by anglebury press ltd our searchable database is meant as a helpful guide only. The line has four stations and operates scheduled and special services. Mar 15, 2020 the mid hants railway watercress line. The membership director, mid hants railway, the railway station, alresford, hampshire, england, so24 9jg uk telephone. Sister locomotive 76017, based on the midhants railway, visited during the gwsrs cotswold festival of steam in 2017 giving volunteers and visitors a taste of what is to come.
A fantastic line up of express passenger traction and surely an event not to miss. Following the current government advice regarding coronavirus, for the welfare of our visitors and staff, the midsuffolk light railway are postponing all driver experiences for april and may. For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable javascript. The railway station, station road, alresford, hampshire, so24 9jg. We reserve the right to remove images or items from this gallery at any time and the presence of an image does not guarantee the item will be included in the sale. Mid hants railway watercress line august 2016 loco yard. Link exchange gloucestershire warwickshire steam railway. 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.
See more ideas about heritage railway, hampshire and steam railway. The mid hants railway is a notforprofit organisation, meaning that all profit generated from your visit is reinvested in the railway. Im an armchair member of the mid hants, and dont think ive heard any serious proposals to extend further. Filmed on 2nd june 2018 at the mid hampshire railway, hampshire, england. The mid hants railway heritage route or the watercress line runs ten miles between the market towns of alresford and alton. 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. Youve seen it, the locomotive emerging from rolling banks of steam, the hard working locomen. The rail philatelist great britain railway letter stamps. May 27, 2014 the mid hants 1 railway, known affectionately as the watercress line, is one of hampshires most popular tourist attractions. Simon has a background in engineering and marketing of engineering services at senior management level. The watercress line is a preserved steam railway in the heart of hampshire, running steam. The watercress line the mid hants railway, also known as the watercress line, is a single track that runs for ten miles from alresford station with stops in ropley, medstead, four marks and then onto alton station where the watercress line eventually meets up to the mainline. At great central railway plc we take your privacy and data security very seriously.
Boiler washouts gloucestershire warwickshire steam railway. New for 2019, children aged four and under will be able to travel for free on the watercress lines standard service. Sep 01, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. For both knowledgeable railway enthusiasts and those with a more casual interest. The watercress line is a heritage railway in hampshire, england, running 10 miles 16 km from new alresford to alton where it connects to the national rail network. Trains and railroads experience life on the footplate. A heavily sr leaning railway running from alresford to the mainline connection at alton, with an operating base and locoshed at ro p ley. Jun 10, 2018 join me to enjoy a drivers eye view of the line from ropley to alresford followed by a guards view of the same trip. Fares give you all day travel, so you can visit our stations with period charm and explore these historic towns. Nov 24, 2011 this video was taken at the mid hants railway whilst i was having my driver experience course on tuesday 18th august 2009. Jun 29, 2011 contact jim russell, chairman, mid hants railway ltd to help look after hammy, their 205 unit other diesels. Excellent footplate experience the mid hants railway. Cookies help us run our services and give you a better experience. The railway was used to transport locally grown watercress to the markets at covent garden in london and beyond.
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. Midhants railway limited officers free information from. Tornado will join fellow main line pacifics br standard britannia and newly restored west country braunton. Mid hants railway the watercress line the official site of the midhants. Mid hants railway drivers eye view ropley to alresford. In railway signalling, a token is a physical object which a train driver is required to have or see before entering onto a particular section of single track. Midhants railway limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. Link exchange the gloucestershire warwickshire railway is a volunteer. Driving experience be warned the mid hants railway. Please note that the mid hants railway reserves the right to reschedule a driving experience if the minimum number of 4 participants booked on a specific day is not reached, or for any other reason. Driver experience the mid hants railway watercress line. Jan 31, 2019 supporting railway preservation and assisting with education facilities in respect of historic transportation. Society aims the aims of the midhants railway preservation society the society are to preserve, operate and exhibit for public benefit, educational and instructional purposes and to stimulate and encourage interest in, all kinds of railway transportation systems, vehicles and equipment. As well as standard travel this preserved railway runs popular special events throughout the year along with countryman and watercress belle dining.
Why not drive the train and join the watercress line crew on the footplate and enjoy the. Against the wouldnt be nice if argument, i can see a lot of reasons for sticking with what they have quite apart from the capital cost of an extension, an extended railway would require more volunteers, stock and locos and therefore more maintenance of these and track. Driver experience days gloucestershire warwickshire railway. Midhants railway basingstoke transportation service. Participants will learn the skills necessary to safely control and operate a locomotive on the midnorfolk railway. Buy mid hants railway click the button below to purchase this train simulator dlc. The mid hants railway has announced that it has appointed a new general manager to take the railway forward with effect from today, longterm volunteer, simon baggott, has taken on the role of general manager. 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. Mid hants railway limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. The mid hants railway is a popular 10 mile heritage railway running between alresford and alton, with a mainline connectioninterchange at the latter. The minimum eligibility required is must have passed 10th and iti or must have completed any diploma degree from any recognized university. Driving experiences mid hants railway ltd watercress line. The mid hants railway watercress line was saved from closure in the 1970s and the line reopened to visitors in 1977. The mid hants railway watercress line alton tripadvisor.
This video was taken at the mid hants railway whilst i was having my driver experience course on tuesday 18th august 2009. The rail philatelist the preserved railways of great britain have taken full advantage of an 1891 railway letter stamp agreement which allowed railways to issue stamps and charge fees for the transport of letters to post offices. Corinium museum cirencester experience life as a roman. London festival of railway modelling alexandra palace 2324 march 2019 national festival of railway modelling peterborough 78 december 2019 mags. The token is clearly endorsed with the names of the section it belongs to.
Midsuffolk light railway suffolks only standard gauge. Discover a range of classic diesel and steam train experiences to get your next train journey on track. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gifts or team building with a difference. More than a thousand people objected, leading to public enquiry. 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 mid hants railway download or boxed just needs ts20 and the european asset pack. The railway first started operations between alresford and ropley in 1977, extending the rest of the way in 1985. Bespoke drive a train experiences are also available for those looking to go that extra mile both literally and figuratively. The mid hants railway watercress line alton 2020 all you need. Driver experiences midsuffolk light railway museum.
Drive all ten miles of the mid hants railway watercress line in this superbly. Tornado makes a return visit to the mid hants railway as one of the star guest locomotives as part of their annual autumn steam spectacular 2527 october. Midhants railway 2019 show more 163 photos 28 views. On tuesday 25 july 2006 the leading bogie of the 10. Watch our video to find out about the role of the driver and fireman and how you can volunteer a. This video was taken at the midhants railway whilst i was having my driver experience course on tuesday 18th august 2009. The mid hants railway was listed in the report under the passenger services to be withdrawn section, so sure enough, in 1967 british rail announced that it wanted to close the mid hants line. The midhants 1 railway, known affectionately as the watercress line, is one of hampshires most popular tourist attractions. 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. Mid hants railway watercress line info, events, discounts. Contact us site map terms and conditions event submission form. We offer a variety of experiences to suit your budget, interest and requirements from footplate rides to half and full day experiences driving a steam locomotive.
Participants will learn the skills necessary to safely control and operate a locomotive on the mid norfolk railway. Mid hants railway preservation society watercress line. The watercress line is the marketing name of the midhants 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. Find the perfect mid hants railway steam train stock photo. Afterwards and in the continuing company of one of my t girl acquaintances and my good friend victor plus the addition of elizabeth, we decamped to the bell for drinks, dinner with wine and more drinks. Brm garden rail narrow gauge world traction engineering in miniature more. Guests should be prepared to sign an indemnity form accepting any risk to. The perfect gift for family, friends or colleagues. Flying scotsman steams through hampshire on valentines day. Theres plenty of train trips and experiences to suit both keen enthusiasts and those looking for an adventurous day out with a nostalgic trip back to the good old days of luxury train travel.
The railway station, new alresford, hampshire so24 9jg telephone. The company makes grants for specific projects which fall within its objectives. Steam and diesel train experiences discover a range of classic diesel and steam train experiences to get your next train journey on track. We run steam engines on both standard operating days and special event days such as our popular middy in the war years. It was opened on 2 october 1865, as the midhants railway.
Mid hants railway in winchester, hants, hampshire, england. The line gained its popular name in the days that it was used to transport locally grown watercress to markets in london. Mid hants railway ltd watercress line steam railway in. Jun 15, 2015 the mid hants 1 railway, known affectionately as the watercress line, is one of hampshires most popular tourist attractions. Please confirm all details of the experiences offered with the railway, footplate experience cannot be held responsible for any errors in the search results. 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. The railway hub is a central point for all rail news past and present from the railway magazine, heritage railway and rail express. The mid hants railway watercress line alton 2020 all. The mid hants railway watercress line alton 2020 all you. Igniting a pocket rocket 76077 gloucestershire railway. Midhants railway driver experience course 18092009. Explore mid hants railway watercress lines 535 photos on flickr.
The watercress line, new alresford, united kingdom. Boiler washouts the gloucestershire warwickshire railway is a volunteer operated. Midhants railway limited filing history free information. Feb 15, 2020 mid hants railway ltd watercress line type. Mid hants 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 locoyard. The exam for loco pilot post is conducted by the railway recruitment board. Driver experience days the gloucestershire warwickshire railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in gloucestershire, offering a round trip of over 24 miles.
Midhants railway watercress line steam railway in alresford. 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 token system is more commonly used for single lines because of the greater risk of collision in the event of a mistake being made by a signaller or. 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.
Please note that the mid hants railway reserves the right to reschedule a driving experience if the minimum. It carries out these objectives through its subsidiary company, mid hants railway limited, which operates the mid hants railway. Not attend the ride experience under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The midsuffolk light railway is suffolks only standard gauge heritage railway, offering steam open days and events to the general public. Train simulator mid hants railway buy now dpsimulation. The other survivors are 76079, based on the north yorkshire moors railway and 76084 on the north norfolk railway the latter locomotive carrying some borrowed. Journey on a highclass steam train or diesel engine and be transported back to the early 20th. 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.
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