Mid Hants Railway re-creates the atmosphere of branch line steam services in the South West of England
Beattie Well Tank
waits in Alresford cattle
dock siding to take the train arriving (with Terrier) back to Ropley.
Photo © John H Bird
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Three photos: Ian Kennerley |
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| From: Ian Kennerley Sent: 14 March 2004 20:01 Subject: Branch Lines Weekend Hi Tony I was at the line and took a few pics. If you would like feel free to use them on the web site. Even through the weather was a little wet I had a very good time and so did my father. Can't wait for the Diesel Weekend coming soon. Thanks Ian Kennerley 15th March 2004: More letters and photos |
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| 14th March 2004: Saturday at Medstead & Four Marks |  |
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Two photos (M4M, 13th March 2004): Jim Mathieson |
| 13th
March 2004: Taken Saturday 13th March 2004
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Two photos (at Medstead & Four Marks station, 13th March 2004): James Mayl
From: Mike Floate
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Photos from Friday, 12th March 2004
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| From:
Bruce Barrett Sent: 13 March 2004 12:23 Subject: SW Branch Weekend 12 March Dear Tony What a wonderful day out we had yesterday! Although the weather was cold and damp, the MHR welcome was warm. The weather merely enhanced the atmosphere, with lots of steam hanging in the air. Not the best day for photography, but have attached a few shots that you are welcome to use on your website etc. Kind Regards Bruce Barrett |
Two photos (12th March 2004): Bruce Barrett |
| Two shots of the Prairie at Ropley
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Two photos (12th March 2004): David Chappell
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On locos without a rocking grate, the fire is shovelled out at the end of the day Photo (12th March 2004): Stephen Hoadley |
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| GWR
saddle tank at Medstead
& Four Marks station
Two photos (12th March 2004): David Charlesworth |
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| 12th
March 2004: Ropley scenes
from today's event
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Two photos (12th March
2004): Tony Gillett |
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| 6th
March 04:
Class 33 arrives at Alresford to take Beattie Well Tank (built 1874) to the MPD at Ropley Photo (0930hr, 6th March 2004): Chris Cornell |
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#32678 A1X Terrier Tank Knowle courtesy of Kent & East Sussex Railway
#813 GWR Saddle Tank (ex-Severn Valley Railway) courtesy of GWR 813 Preservation Fund
#298 Beattie Well Tank (ex-Bodmin & Wenford Railway) - courtesy of National Railway Museum
#5541 GWR Small Prairie Tank courtesy of Dean Forest Railway
Mid Hants Railway locos running:
BR Std 5 #73096
Bulleid West Country #34016 Bodmin
Ivatt 2-6-2 2MT #41312
Regular shuttle services with the tank engines; larger locos run a passenger service throughout the day between Alton and Alresford
| The Watercress Line, The Railway Station,
Alresford, Hampshire, England, SO24 9JG Tel 01962 733810 Fax 01962 735448 info@watercressline.co.uk |
