15th Sep 2020
On Sunday, 6th September, a family group were enjoying a trip on the re-opened Watercress Line from Alton station, organised by their father John Eddleston who volunteers on the railway. Just a normal day out you might think, but on the journey ...
7th Sep 2020
The Watercress Line is absolutely delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant of £250,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund from their Heritage Emergency Fund, which aimed to help heritage organisations affected by the impact of Covid-19. The ...
26th Jul 2020
The Watercress Line is delighted to welcome 7F 53808 owned by the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust on long term hire. 53808 is one of two surviving locomotives of a special class of engine built to cope with the steep gradients of the ...
30th Jun 2020
Words on the Line Writing Competition. Sadly we have not been able to welcome all our lovely school visitors this term so instead we are running a special competition this month for all schools. Write about the railway and you could win ...
23rd Jun 2020
Grand Draw A team of volunteers regularly travel on our passenger services to sell raffle tickets for the annual Grand Draw. These cost £1 for a book of four tickets and there are prizes of £1000, £350, £250, £100 and &...
18th Jun 2020
The People's Friend run the article "A Day In The Life: Railway Volunteer" and interviewed one of our amazing volunteers, Tony Storey. Read the article here.
26th May 2020 in Ropley Tuesday Gang
11th May 2020
Please click the link below to read the update from Stephen Evans, Chairman of the MHRPS.
2nd Apr 2020
Watercress Line activities for Home Schooling. Visit our new Learning on the Line pages, for activity sheets and things to do at home whilst you are not able to visit us. A new Activity Sheet will be available every Tuesday.
23rd Mar 2020
We are sorry to let you know that, due to UK Government advice on the Covid-19 emergency, the Watercress Line is temporarily closed to the public. The safety of our people and visitors is our first priority. Over the last forty years ...
19th Mar 2020
The latest carriage to be completed in the Watercress Line’s Carriage workshop at Ropley Station, has been revealed as the MK1 CK 16083 and huge congratulations go to the volunteers and staff who have made this possible through all their hard ...
4th Mar 2020
Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’, is delighted to announce that it has appointed a new General Manager to lead the team. With effect from today, long-term volunteer on the line, Simon Baggott, takes on the role. Simon comes ...
28th Feb 2020
Enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to see the six Bulleid carriages running together in preservation for the first time this March at Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’. Two of these historic carriages belong to Mid Hants Railway and will ...
26th Feb 2020
Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ will be welcoming the world’s favourite little blue tank engine this Easter during its 75th anniversary year, as its hugely popular Day Out With Thomas event returns. From 10th - 19th April 2020, Thomas ...
19th Feb 2020
The Watercress Line was buzzing with excitement and anticipation yesterday as guests awaited the arrival of the record-breaking Flying Scotsman into Alresford Station to kick off her three week visit at Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’, and mark the reopening ...
6th Feb 2020
The Watercress Line has announced its full calendar of events for 2020, featuring annual family favourites, behind the scenes tours, and a jam-packed steam gala for steam enthusiasts and visitors of all ages. The Watercress Line’s 2020 season will begin with ...