Mid Hants Watercress Railway
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Taken at Alton station.
The "Watercress" line gained its name after it was used to transport locally-grown watercress to London and the rest of the country.
As well as the two main stations the railway also has two other stations at Ropley, where the main locomotive shed and workshops are located, and Medstead & Four Marks. The section of line between these two intermediate stations is affectionately known as the "Alps" due its steep gradients.
The railway is operated by a variety of steam locomotives, many originating from the Southern Railway. Heritage diesel locomotives and multiple units are also represented, including the Southern Region Class 33 diesel locomotive, and Class 73 electro-diesel locomotives.
Stations
External link
- The Watercress Line (http://www.watercressline.co.uk/)