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The Mid Hants Railway Preservation Society (MHRPS) has today announced its 5 year plan which can be found here.  This document includes feedback from the survey that was issued last year to members and shareholders.

The purpose of the document and the work behind it is to continue to safeguard the future of the railway for many more years to come.

A position is now available here at the railway as Education & Interpretation Officer.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, click here.

Following on from our earlier announcement regarding Tornado operating on our standard services, the dates have now changed to the 25th & 26th February.  The postponement by 1 week is due to unforeseen issues surrounding her Winter maintenance which is being conducted here at the Watercress Line.

Standard fares will apply on the 25th & 26th, so if you have yet to ride behind this wonderful locomotive or fancy topping up some miles along our wonderful 10 mile line, then don't miss this - it's great value!  Visit our Timetable section to download the service timetable in advance of your visit.

Whilst our intention is to run Tornado on these dates, they are subject to change, so please keep an eye on this website for future announcements. 

We have a limited number of tables remaining on the above dining train for two people sharing*.

* A table for four people has been designated as a table for two couples to share at a reduced price of £80.00 per couple

These tables are offered on a first come, first served basis.  To make a reservation, please click here and select Table for 2 - Sharing in the drop down menu.

We have come to the end of yet another year of fund raising here in Alresford Information Office, having sold countless numbers of second hand books, magazines, videos, DVD's, jigsaws and more!  The monies raised go towards the restoration of the railways BR Standard Class 4 No. 75079, that is currently being worked on by a band of volunteers at Ropley shed (check out their regular blogs on this website).

In 2011 we have raised a truly magnificent sum of £5291.00!!!  That is over £400 more than 2010, which was the highest ever recorded, and is the first time we have ever smashed the £5k mark!  

Our sincere thanks go to all those who have visited us during 2011 and purchased an item or 2 or simply put some money in the fundraising pot.  Your custom goes a long way to ensuring the team can continue to work on the locomotive and eventually return her to steam here at the railway.

Of course all this would not be possible without all those who donate items for us to sell and raise this much needed money.  Our thanks go to you too.  We are always looking for more items to sell, so...

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We have several spaces remaining on the Advanced Driving & Firing Experience on Friday 30th March 2012. This all day course is available for £400.00 which will need to be paid at the time of booking.  No previous experience is necessary.  Customers who already have a voucher for this experience can redeem it for this date, if required.  To book a place, please call Karen Butler, Reservations Manager, on 01962 733810 during office hours, Monday to Friday.