Standard 4 Tank engine no. 80150 appeal
30th Apr 2018
A big THANK YOU for your donations - we have achieved our appeal target of £4,000 for a new cab roof in just 10 weeks. We will now proceed ...
Latest news
Local public name the gin train
27th Apr 2018
The local public recently took to social media to name Hampshire’s first gin train, coming to the Watercress Line on Saturday 5th May. The Watercress Line recently gave ...
Theft at Ropley Works
18th Apr 2018
It has been reported that last night (17th April) we have had loco boiler fittings stolen from Ropley Works. If anyone has any information leading to their recovery it will ...
Next Home Educator’s day - Thursday 17th May 2018
16th Apr 2018
Next Home Educators day - Thursday 17th May 2018 - Booking essential
King Alfred Buses return to Winchester 7th May
20th Mar 2018
The Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) has confirmed details of its Original King Alfred Running Day in and around the City on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 2018. Around ...
Buffet Staff Needed - Variety of hours
19th Mar 2018
Seasonal Staff We are seeking seasonal staff to work in our West Country Buffet in Alresford. Various hours are available, including weekends, up to full time. Hours are 9am-5...
Alton Volunteer Accommodation
19th Mar 2018
The Trustees of the railway have decided to free up some siding space at Alton station. It has been decided that one of the accommodation coaches will be scrapped to ...
Hampshire’s first Gin Train sells out in 10 minutes
15th Mar 2018
Sponsored by Fever-Tree and in partnership with Winchester Distillery and Pulpo Negro, the Watercress Line is hosting a first-time unique experience on Saturday 5 May, where gin lovers can enjoy cocktails ...
Carriage Care Apprentice Vacancy
23rd Feb 2018
We are currently recruiting an Apprentice for our Carriage Care Team at Alresford. Applicants should have good grades in GCSE Maths, English and a science/technical subject and ideally have ...
Thomas and Friends are back at the Watercress Line
20th Feb 2018
A Day Out With Thomas at the Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line is back, with NEW exciting funfair rides and a unique, tasty food offering. It’s certainly a day ...
Pre-Spring Gala Locomotive Lineup
6th Feb 2018
After both Black 5s having faults over the Christmas period our team at Ropley have worked incredibly hard to ensure repairs have been made ready for the gala. Thanks ...
Reenactors, volunteers and visitors recreate a 1940s Christmas on the railway
3rd Jan 2018
Boxing Day and 27th December saw Christmas continue in style as families flocked to the increasingly popular 'Christmas Leave' 1940's re-creation along the line. We had great coverage ...
Step back in time with the Watercress Line
13th Dec 2017
This December, step back in time and experience Christmas like they did in the 40s on a World War 2 railway at the Watercress Line’s annual ‘Christmas Leave&...
Walk the Line 2017
11th Dec 2017
Our Walk the Line sponsored event on November 11th this year was an outstanding success. Some 405 walkers participated, up by a third on last year. The format was similar to ...
Santa Claus is coming to town in special steam locomotive
13th Nov 2017
Children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas on a special, festive steam train as the Watercress Line’s highly-anticipated ‘Santa Special’ locomotive chugs into town ...
JOB VACANCY - MACHINIST
8th Nov 2017
The Mid Hants Railway is offering an exciting opportunity for a Machinist to join our small, but dedicated team, restoring steam locomotives and heritage rolling stock. The successful applicant will ...