Who owns the Watercress Line?
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Who owns the Watercress Line?
Mid-Hants Railway Ltd
The Watercress Line has now operated the remaining section of the line as a heritage railway for longer than its life under British Railways (1948-73). The railway is operated by Mid-Hants Railway Ltd, whose major shareholder is the Watercress Line Heritage Railway Trust (WLHRT), a registered charity.
What engines are on the Watercress Line?
The railway also has a range of Diesel Locomotives and a 2H Diesel Multiple Unit. Although the majority of services on the Watercress Line are steam hauled, diesel locomotives are often found hauling passenger trains in their own right, as well as acting as thunderbird locomotives, trip workings and shunting duties.
How do you get to the Watercress Line?
Access by Train We have a mainline link at Alton station, where South Western Railway operate platforms 1 & 2 and the Watercress Line runs from platform 3. Please purchase your Watercress Line tickets on arrival at Alton from our shop on Platform 3.
Where does the Watercress Line run from and to?
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.
How many stations are on Watercress Line?
four heritage
Fares give you all day travel, so you can visit all four heritage stations with period charm as well as these historic towns. Alresford station is where the watercress that gave the line its name was sent all over the country by train from the goods platform you can still see behind the signal box.
Where is the best place to view the Watercress Line?
Ropley Station A country station famous for its topiary, once housing only a small goods yard it has now become the engineering hub of the Watercress Line.
Where is the best place to see the Watercress Line train?
The foot crossing just before Northside lane gives good views from north or south of the line, up or down. The path also continues across the field towards Bighton, and there are good views from there too.
Can you walk the Watercress Line?
There are three lengths of walk you can choose from, all finishing with a certificate in Alresford: 3, 6 & 10 miles.
What are they filming at the Watercress Line?
Credits
| Production | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie & Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast | TV | 2020 |
| Classic Mary Berry for BBC1 | TV | 2018 |
| On Chesil Beach | Film | 2017 |
What has been filmed on the Watercress Line?
The Watercress Line frequently features in its own right for productions, recently including:
- “Jamie & Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast” for Channel 4, 2020. “On Chesil Beach” – a major feature film.
- “The Wrong Mans” with James Corden.
- “Great British Railway Journeys”
- “River Walks” with Olly Smith, for BBC1, 2019.
How long is the journey on the Watercress Line?
around one hour and 45 minutes
2. How long is the trip? The train journey will take around one hour and 45 minutes, so please allow around two hours.
What river runs through Alresford?
The river is a classic English chalk stream with a shallow gravel bed and fast flowing waters, fed year-round by chalk springs….River Alre.
| River Alre River Arle | |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.0 km (3.7 mi) |
| Basin size | 56.31 km2 (21.74 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | New Alresford |
What are they filming at Alresford station?
FILMING for a major new television series based on the best-selling novel The Essex Serpent will start in an Essex village next month.
What is being filmed in Alresford Hampshire?
