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Saved after closure in the 1970’s and now run by a
dedicated team of over 450 volunteers and a core of
paid staff, the railway’s mission is to preserve part of the
country’s railway heritage for generations to come. It is a
not-for-profit organisation, meaning that all profit generated
from your visit is reinvested in the railway.
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Virtually everyone you will meet during your visit is a
volunteer; from the station staff, guards, signalmen and loco
crews to the workshop assistants, builders and gardeners.
Whether it’s behind the scenes or helping our visitors,
volunteers are the backbone of the railway. If you would
like to keep your body and mind active and join our
friendly community take a look at our Preservation News
on the website and find out about our next Volunteer
Welcome Day.
New Alresford is located 7 miles from Winchester on the A31, just a few
minutes from the M3 Junctions 9 and 10. Alton is located 20 miles from
Guildford on the A31. Simply follow the brown tourist signs on the A31
for either Alresford or Alton station. For certain Special Events additional
parking at Ropley station, also on the A31, will be signposted.
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Just one hour from London Waterloo to Alton station with South
West Trains. Arrive platform 1 or 2 and cross the footbridge to
platform 3 for the Watercress Line. Connecting services via Woking
and Aldershot. www.nationalrail.co.uk
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Regular bus services to New Alresford and Alton are operated by
Stagecoach South www.stagecoachbus.com
Velvet Buses www.velvetbus.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your
generosity and support.
TO OXFORD
SWINDON
The MHRPS (reg.Charity 284406) has the major
shareholding in the Mid Hants Railway Ltd.
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B E C OME A MEMBER
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• Receive the ‘Mid Hants News’ published 3 times a year,
bringing you up to date with the latest information and
reports from the railway.
• The opportunity to attend regional group meetings.
• T
he opportunity to become a working volunteer in
a variety of areas such as office, loco, catering, shops,
building, permanent way and more!
See overleaf for details
GUILDFORD
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ALTON
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SALISBURY
ALRESFORD
WINCHESTER
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CRAWLEY
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SOUTHAMPTON
• Special Members’ and Shareholders’ day on 20th
September.
TO LONDON
WATERLOO
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• 50% discount on most of the Mid Hants Railway fares
(some exceptions such as Thomas & Santa events).
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TO LONDON
PADDINGTON
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information
& timetable
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Become a member of the Mid Hants Railway Preservation
Society. By joining, you will help support our railway
heritage and receive the following benefits:
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About the Railway
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The company does not gaurantee that the trains will arrive or depart at the times stated and
reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice, or to substitute a different
train should this be necessary for whatever reason.
Registered in England No. 1117090 VAT Registered No. 293505155
The Mid Hants Preservation Society Limited - Reg Charity No. 284406
If you throw me away, please put me in the recycle bin. Thank you
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At the peaceful country station of Medstead and Four
Marks, the highest station in Southern England, you can
relax and watch the world go by. The steep gradient of the
line to this station means we need a fleet of large, powerful
steam locomotives capable of hauling heavy trains ‘over the
Alps’; a spectacular sight and sound at any time of year!
At the Alton end of the line you can also join us by mainline
train, just an hour from London Waterloo. This bustling
market town has a delightful mix of historic buildings and
modern shops, with its own Curtis Museum and Allen
Gallery and links to Jane Austen’s House in nearby Chawton.
See inside for more details on our special events
throughout the year, along with our popular pre-booked
real ale and fine dining trains for the grown-ups and Sunday
lunch trains for all the family. We look forward to seeing
you at the Watercress Line and hope you enjoy your visit!
Check the day you wish to visit on
the calendar with its corresponding
colour code.
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We do not run trains but you
are welcome to visit Alresford
station for free.
Standard Service 1, standard fares.
Standard Service 2, standard fares.
Special Event days, please see
over for details.
Vintage Buses, please see website
for details.
Our standard fares give you all day travel - so arrive early to make the
most of your day riding the trains, exploring our stations and visiting
the towns! Promotions, TESCO vouchers and offers are all valid for
standard travel.
Adults
£16.00
children
family
Child
(age 2-16)
(2 adults + 2 children)
(under 2)
£8.00
£40.00
free
Dogs and bicycles travel free.
standard service 1
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Standard Timetables and Fares
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JANUARY
MARCH
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At Ropley station you can enjoy a stroll on the elevated
picnic area, from where you can cross the famous King’s
Cross footbridge to our Loco Yard. Here you can get up
close to the locomotives and see preservation in action from
the viewing galleries in our impressive engineering sheds.
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DECEMBER
You can join the line at New Alresford, famous for its clear
chalk streams and watercress farms, located just 7 miles from
the ancient city of Winchester. Opened in 1865, the railway
was well known for its early role in transporting locally
grown watercress to the markets in London and beyond;
from which it takes its name today. Alresford has a charming
Georgian town centre with independent shops, a picturesque
river walk with medieval Fulling Mill, and National Trust
property Hinton Ampner is just a couple of miles away.
Grab a bite to eat in our West Country Buffet on the
platform, or a take-away cream tea for onboard the train.
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The Watercress Line is a living history attraction, running
lovingly restored steam trains and heritage diesels
throughout the year. Our fares give you all day unlimited
travel, enabling you to enjoy this sedate pace of life
exploring each of our four period stations and the nearby
towns all on one ticket.
JULY
Let the train take the strain as you sit back, relax and travel
through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside. It’s
the perfect way to unwind and experience the nostalgic
sights, sounds and smells of steam travel from a bygone age.
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Accessibility
For full accessibility information please go to the Planning Your Visit section
of the website. Our wheelchair adapted carriage is on the train departing
Alresford at 11.00. Alresford station has designated parking and stepless
entry, Alton station has a new footbridge with lifts. Both stations have a
disabled toilet. Ramps are available at all stations to aid boarding.
Special Events
Special events each have their own fares and timetables, often starting
earlier in the morning. Please see inside for details of our special events and
pick up an event leaflet or visit the website for full details.With activities
at each station, we advise you arrive early for our special events to ensure
you fit everything in. Special terms and conditions apply for entry to special
events.TESCO and other promotional offers and vouchers are NOT valid
for special events.
Special Timetables
On certain days throughout the year we run steam freight trains
and heritage diesel trains in addition to our standard steam service.
There are also vintage bus services running from Alresford and Alton
stations on selected days throughout the year. Please see the website
for more details.
2014 SPECIAL EVENT C ALENDAR
A steam extravaganza with special guest
locomotives, intensive timetable and more!
26th May to 1st June
www.peppapg.com
ON THE LINE
14th -15th JUNE
Make their day a
Day out with Thomas
9th - 17th August
THE LONGEST SUMMER FAYRE IN HAMPSHIRE!
24th - 26th OCTOBER
THE AUTUMN STEAM SPECTACULAR!
27th-28th
September
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 - 24th Dec
See Santa onboard a steam train!
ALTON BUS RALLY
& RUNNING DAY
Steam and vintage rally
with tractors, cars and much more!
ONE OF BRITAIN’S
BIGGEST BUS RALLIES
& RUNNING DAYS
21st - 22nd June
SUNDAY 20TH JULY
O P E N DAY
20th SEPTEMBER
26th-27th July
Advance
booking
only!
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5th - 7th September
Summer Fayre
The perfect way to start
your festive season.
SUNDAY 18TH MAY
WAR
Experience the sights and sounds of WWI and
WWII on a Hampshire railway. Civilian and military
re-enactors, vehicles, air displays and much more!
SPECIALS
Make their day a
Day out with Thomas
12th - 21st April
30th March
Meet Peppa Pig here at the Watercress Line!
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ONE OF
OUR MOST
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EVENTS!
Special events are subject to different fares and/or train timetables to standard
running days. Please visit the website to find the full details for each special event.
A steam event not to be
missed with special guest engines, intensive
timetable and more!
WWII
Experience the atmosphere
of a WWII Christmas.
Join civilian and military
re-enactors in song, dance
C H R IS T M A
and festive merriment.
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FREE entry for MHRPS Members
and shareholders of the Mid Hants
Railway Ltd.
DIESEL GALA
Walk the Line Sponsored walk
31st Oct - 2nd Nov
It’s time to board the Wizard
Express! The ‘Watercress
Line’ is transformed into
a place of magic and mischief!
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I A L T I M E TA B L E
THIS DAY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- STANDARD FARES APPLY.
8TH NOVEMBER
Dust off your walking boots and
raise funds for the railway. Don’t
fret, trains will not be running!
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SEE WEBSITE FOR
MORE DETAILS ON FREIGHT
AND HERITAGE DIESEL RUNNING DAYS
L E AV E
26th - 27th DECEMBER
C l i c k e t y c l i c k t o w w w. w a t e r c r e s s l i n e . c o . u k t o f i n d o u t m o r e a b o u t t h e s e e x c i t i n g e v e n t s a n d t o b o o k y o u r t i c k e t s !
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION AND RENEWAL
Please complete the membership application/renewal form
below and send with a cheque made payable to ‘MHRPS Ltd’ to:
FREEPOST RLRY-YUAT-UACT, Mid Hants Railway
Preservation Society, The Railway Station, Alresford,
Hampshire. SO24 9JG
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
5 YEAR MEMBERSHIP
ADULT £28
ADULT £112
FAMILY (2A + 2C) £40
FAMILY (2A + 2C) £160
JUNIOR (Under 18) £12
JUNIOR (N/A)
OVER 70 £20
OVER 70 £80
To pay by Mastercard/Visa/Maestro/Solo card please call
01962 733810
Renewals can be made by standing order. or via the website.
How to set up a standing order can be found in the Mid Hants
News. Membership is valid from1st January to 31st December.
New members joining between September and December
receive membership until end of the following year.
Membership No:
Ref No:
(Office use only)
Name:
Family Membership only:
Names of Children and DOB
Child:
DOB:
Child:
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L E A R N I N G A N D D I S C OV E RY
Let off steam! Explore the viewing galleries above the
workshops at Ropley station and learn how we preserve
and maintain our locos and carriages. Use our online
guides to help your family discover more about the railway
and our period stations. Take a look at our Learning and
Discovery pages for all ages with I Spy sheets, fun facts,
quizzes and competitions.
GROUPS
Enjoy lunch or a cream tea with your group as you steam
through the English countryside. Group rates for 15+ and
30+. Make a day of it and combine your visit with a nearby
attraction, including Jane Austen’s House, Hinton Ampner
and Milestones Museum.
EDUCATION
Bring your class for a big dose of inspiration. Let us help you
to make your school visit more than just a train ride! Learn
through role play, hands on activities and the experience of
steam train travel. Sessions available include Evacuees,Victorian
Engineering,Teddy Travels by Train, art activities and Yard Tours.
Visit our Education pages for full details of our extensive
education programme for all key stages.
New for 2014 - Cross the Tracks.
Make your educational trip a truly cross curricular event with our
Cross the Tracks visit. Featuring a choice of sessions with links
to: writing for purpose, maths, geography, science, poetry and
understanding chronological narrative. Learn how the railway has
changed in living memory.
Address:
Postcode:
BOOK EARLY AS SEATS SELL FAST!
Real ales from local breweries on tap on a steam train!
22nd February
15th & 22nd March
5th & 26th April
3rd, 10th & 24th May
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th June
12th & 19th July
2nd & 30th August
13th & 20th September
4th, 11th & 18th Oct
1st, 15th & 22nd Nov
6th December
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DATE
The Watercress Belle
Saturday evening luxury 5 course silver service meal. (adults only)
22th February
15th March - Curry Belle
22nd March
5th & 26th April
10th & 24th May
7th & 21th June
28th June - Gourmet Belle
12th &19th July
2nd & 30th August
13th & 20th September
4th & 18th October
15th & 22nd November
6th December
THE COUNTRYMAN
Traditional Sunday lunch dining train for all the family.
16th & 23rd February
23rd & 30th March
6th & 27th April
11th May
8th June
14th June - Memorial Countryman
6th & 20th July
Tel/Mob:
3rd & 24th August
14th & 21st September
5th & 19th October
1st Nov - Halloween Special
Christmas Countryman
5th, 12th and 19 Dec - Lunch
20th December
Email:
GIFT AID - I wish the Charity to treat all donations and membership
subscriptions that I have made since 6th April 2007 and all donations and
membership subscriptions I make thereafter as Gift Aid Donations.
I am a UK taxpayer.
Signed:
Solve the clues on a
3 course dining train!
Date:
Reg. Office: Alresford Station, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9JG. Registered in England
No. 1126590 Mid Hants Railway Preservation Society. Reg. Charity No. 284406
For office use only
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out through secondary and tertiary sources” Teacher comment
Murder Mystery
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