Visiting locomotives to star at Hampshire railway gala
The Watercress Line between Alton and Alresford is set to delight visitors to this year’s Spring Steam Gala with two special visiting locomotives.
Tag: Mid Hants Railway – The Watercress Line
News from the Mid Hants Railway, which is also known as The Watercress Line
HRA Awards: James Spooner and streamlined steam locomotive in shortlist
The awards recognise a broad range of achievement within the heritage rail sector, with this year's awards featuring an impressive array of categories
Swanage Railways loans steam locomotive to The Watercress Line
Battle of Britain Class Pacific No. 34070 Manston will be running on The Watercress Line during a short-term loan from the Swanage Railway.
Former colliery locomotive to haul trains on Somerset heritage railway
Steam locomotive Kilmersdon has arrived at the Somerset and Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton ready for hauling Halloween trains.
Steam locomotive Kilmersdon set to Winter return to Somerset
The Somerset and Dorset Railway has announced that the locomotive 'Kilmersdon' will be steaming at its Halloween and Santa events in October and Decem…
Watercress Line announce visiting gala steam locomotive
The Mid Hants Railway, which is also known as The Watercress Line, has announced that LNWR Coal Tank No. 1054 will be visiting them for their upcoming…
Watercress Lines Spring Steam Gala to see GWR 5205 Class No.5239 “Goliath” visit!
The heritage railways Spring Steam Gala is taking place from the 29th of April to the 1st of May and is set to be a fantastic event with plenty to see…
Alliance of Southern Preserved Railways holds its first special meeting at The Bluebell Railway
'The Southern Six' are six preserved railways based in the South of England in a bid to advance cooperation and solidarity between the heritage railwa…
Watercress Line volunteers mark golden anniversary of saving the line
On 4th February, some of the original volunteers who helped to save the Watercress Line gathered at Alresford station to mark its 50th anniversary.
Steam locomotive 34007 Wadebridge’s overhaul gets underway
Based at The Watercress Line in Hampshire, 34007 Wadebridge has been out of action since 2016, but now, an overhaul has begun.