On the 30th April 1977 the Watercress Line officially opened as a heritage railway. Over the years the line developed into the railway we see today. For this anniversary special we take a look at the story of the Watercress Line, told by the people who were there! https://www.watercressline.co.uk​​​​​​ https://facebook.com/watercressline​​ https://twitter.com/Watercress_Line​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/thewatercressline | The Watercress Line
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On the 30th April 1977 the Watercress Line officially opened as a heritage railway. Over the years the line developed into the railway we see today. For this anniversary special we take a look at the story of the Watercress Line, told by the people who were there! https://www.watercressline.co.uk​​​​​​ https://facebook.com/watercressline​​ https://twitter.com/Watercress_Line​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/thewatercressline | The Watercress Line
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How do you take a line abandoned by British Rail and turn it into a heritage railway? That was the challenge faced by the early creators of The Watercress Line. However, running a heritage railway to modern standards came with its own challenges and inspired solutions! Today we find out about one of the many people who helped shaped the Watercress Line into the railway you see today and how the line “nearly” got electrified…sort of! Railway historian Tim Dunn is on hand to tell us more. https://
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How do you take a line abandoned by British Rail and turn it into a heritage railway? That was the challenge faced by the early creators of The Watercress Line. However, running a heritage railway to modern standards came with its own challenges and inspired solutions! Today we find out about one of the many people who helped shaped the Watercress Line into the railway you see today and how the line “nearly” got electrified…sort of! Railway historian Tim Dunn is on hand to tell us more. https://
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Part 2 of our epic journey along The Watercress Line with the legendary Tim Dunn, as we explore the secrets and stories the railway holds, many of which hide in plain sight! This time we find out more about the Navvies who built the line, passing a building used in the initial construction that still stands today, explore Ropley, including some hidden gems you may not have noticed, see some impressive planning which dates right back to the designing of the railway and go back to the very place w
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Part 2 of our epic journey along The Watercress Line with the legendary Tim Dunn, as we explore the secrets and stories the railway holds, many of which hide in plain sight! This time we find out more about the Navvies who built the line, passing a building used in the initial construction that still stands today, explore Ropley, including some hidden gems you may not have noticed, see some impressive planning which dates right back to the designing of the railway and go back to the very place w
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History of the Watercress Line
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Before the Hampshire Units roamed the line, push-pull trains flew up and over the alps! A curious technology where the train can be driven from the coaches, push-pull led the way for the modern trains we see today. To find out a little more about how all of this works, we visited our friends at the South Devon Railway, where their GWR auto train still operates. With some scenic shots and a view you don’t normally get to see, this is a smashing episode! | The Watercress Line
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Before the Hampshire Units roamed the line, push-pull trains flew up and over the alps! A curious technology where the train can be driven from the coaches, push-pull led the way for the modern trains we see today. To find out a little more about how all of this works, we visited our friends at the South Devon Railway, where their GWR auto train still operates. With some scenic shots and a view you don’t normally get to see, this is a smashing episode! | The Watercress Line
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Here at the railway we are fortunate to have a talented team restoring and keeping our freight train rolling, an important part of the history of railways. Today we're with the Wagon Group to find out more about what they do. Don't forget to like & share! https://www.watercressline.co.uk​​​​​​ https://twitter.com/Watercress_Line​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/thewatercre... | The Watercress Line
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Here at the railway we are fortunate to have a talented team restoring and keeping our freight train rolling, an important part of the history of railways. Today we're with the Wagon Group to find out more about what they do. Don't forget to like & share! https://www.watercressline.co.uk​​​​​​ https://twitter.com/Watercress_Line​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/thewatercre... | The Watercress Line
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For this episode we look back to the time we took on one of the most controversial topics in the railway world, trying to make sense of this historic cause of aggravation over the years. Strap in folks, we're going on a history trip! Side note - Watch to the end to see some of Will's finest outtakes including the infamous 'Harry Wainwright' incident... | The Watercress Line
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4K Alresford Railway Station On The Watercress Line.
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Put your sound on for the full experience, as what's thought to be the world's first LED train passes through Alton on the Mid-Hants Railway - Watercress Line. 🚂 | BBC Surrey
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The Watercress Railway (Alresford to Alton)
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The wait is over! To round off 2025 our newest addition to the fleet has arrived at the railway for a new life. Join us today for this very special journey as 150231 journey's the 211 miles from Derby to Alton with a cab view for the trip. Along the way we hear from ops manager Richard, historian Tim Dunn, CEO Rebecca and ops assistant George about the significance of this historic day and plans for the future. To find out more about the unit and to join the '150 club' where your support could l
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To round off the year we dive back into the story of the Watercress Line, told by the people who were there. We hear about how the volunteers learnt to run an ever-expanding railway, some of the characters who left their mark on the line and the event that put the future of the railway in doubt. With signalboxes boarded up, as much as possible barricaded inside and a lone diesel left to patrol the line, would the railway ever open again? This end of year special is one you can't afford to miss!
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Steam Illuminations is back at The Watercress Line!🎄 With just days to go until the festive season begins at the railway, tickets are selling fast and many trains are already sold out. Book your tickets and join us for the ultimate Christmas celebration.✨ https://buff.ly/28sN0KW #WatercressLine #SteamIlluminations #ChristmasLights #FestiveActivities #FamilyEvents | The Watercress Line
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Looking for half-term plans?🚂✨ Railway200's Exhibition Train, 'Inspiration' is visiting The Watercress Line during our Magic of Locomotion event this February half-term! Join us on the 19th & 20th of February to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway, looking at past, present and future rail. Book your time slot here: https://buff.ly/ZGo3x7o #WatercressLine #Railway200 | The Watercress Line
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Our unique Christmas digital LED train is back at the Watercress Line this winter. It's an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands. This makes the train look magical both inside and out! This is a wonderful experience for the whole family and is sure to be an event to remember. NEW for 2021, travel through magical 'snow' at one part of the ride and spot new light installations along the line! For mor
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Exploring New Alresford 🚂 | Watercress Line Town Walk
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Ever wondered how we get ready for Steam Illuminations at The Watercress Line?🎄 The countdown is on... soon the railway will glow with thousands of festive lights!✨ Book your tickets now on our website. https://watercressline.co.uk/special-days/steam-illuminations/ #WatercressLine #SteamIlluminations #heritagerailway #christmaslights | The Watercress Line
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Transport yourself back in time to the 1940s, against the backdrop of a Second World War railway, to experience the 'Blitz Spirit'. 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Join us for a bumper event! | The Watercress Line
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The Watercress Line: More Than Just a Train Ride!
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Watercress Line🚂 first opened in 1865 the MidHants Railway through the Hampshire. #train #watercress
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Thomas the Tank Engine on the Watercress Line
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Flying Scotsman: The World's Most Famous Steam Locomotive @ The Watercress Line
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The Watercress Line Through Time Music Video
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Keeping your train safely on the rails is the bread & butter of S&T (or signals and telegraph to me and you)! Today we are at Alton to find out more about how they ensure our heritage railway continues to operate in line with modern standards when it comes to ensuring the safety of our trains. To find out more about why locomotives changed numbers throughout their lifetime (and the admin nightmare that came with it!), check out our video https://youtu.be/wG1ie6krQKc https://watercressline.co.uk/
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With founding members David Shepherd, Terence Cuneo and Phillip D Hawkins, the Guild of Railway Artists hosts a wealth of talent to this day! Yesterday we were delighted to welcome them to Ropley to capture Manston in all its glory. We took the opportunity to chat to legendary artist John Austin about the Guild and his work as he was creating his masterpiece. Listen to his inspirational story and watch to the end to see some spectacular results. The finished paintings will be on display in Alres
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The Mid Hants Railway, Watercress Line and Meon Valley Railway 1981
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The Watercress Line, 1981.
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Tour the Line
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