at least 3 days in
advance to get your first pint FREE
The
Real Ale
Train
continues its tradition of serving ales
from Hampshire and surrounding counties, using the products of
breweries
like Triplefff
(associated
with us from the RAT's beginning)
To accompany the Real Ale there
will be hot
food available
It
is not permissible to bring your own food
or drink on Real Ale trains
As
the train is effectively a long bar, we
are unable to reserve seats for groups
The train starts from Alton
at 19.20 and returns, after two
trips to Alresford and back, in time to connect with the 22.44 South
West
Trains' departure from Alton, for stations
to
London Waterloo
RAT
(heaviest loaded regular working over the Mid Hants - seven coaches
including the Griddle)
Photo (14th June 2008): David Warwick
4th January 2009:
From: Craig Nobbs
Sent: 08 December 2008 14:06
Dear Tony
I would be most grateful if you could pass on my thanks to all
concerned for a splendid evening on Saturday's RAT. Our group had a
great pre-Christmas jolly, enjoying some excellent ales and it was all
made possible by the efforts of the on-board team; they do an
outstanding job time and again.
As for atmosphere, I have to say how ethereal a gently simmering
Bullied looked in the freezing cold by gaslight at Alresford station.
Sorry, but no photo could do it justice!
Finally, may I wish you all the compliments of the Season.
Best wishes
Craig Nobbs
From: Martin Camp
Sent: 28 April 2008 13:40
Subject: RAT (26th April)
May I say what a great night we had on the RAT train Saturday 26th.
We had about 10 people on with us and have to say how good the
whole evening was. All the staff were great and the
ale was
excellent.
Even the singing goat we had with us must have had hundreds of photos
taken and even someone videoing so all in all I think everyone
had
a most enjoyable time.
We look forward to seeing you again soon on another RAT and
top marks to all the staff who were working on this.
Regards
Martin Camp
Could
be read as though you
had a nearly empty train, Martin, but somehow I don't think it was.
Intriguing about the 'singing goat'!?
d:-)
tw
From: Harry
Harrington
Sent: 11 May 2006 21:52
Subject: R.A.T.!
As
a regular visitor to the MHR as a family day out and for RATs, I am no
stranger to them.
For
the May 6th RAT however I had been talked into arranging a works 'do'
for a dozen of my work colleagues. None of them are steam fanatics and
not all are ale drinkers, yet one and all had an extremely enjoyable
night out and were impressed by the the railway, its stock and most of
all its staff.
I've known for years that there is no better
way to
spend a Saturday night, and I might add I've had my fair
share of jibes
on the topic to deal with at work, but now it seems even some of the
sceptics are beginning to see my point of view!!.........
Please
convey my thanks to all involved and thank you for a gr8 website.
Kind
regards
Harry
Kind of you to write, thank
you Harry ... tw
From:
Shaun Wilkins
Sent: 08 August 2005 15:53
Subject: RAT - 6TH August 2005
Tony
Please convey my thanks to all staff on duty on the RAT and stations on
Saturday.
Our group of 10 thoroughly enjoyed our night-out.
The Ales were
excellent
(although one barrel was slightly cloudy - but still tasted OK I'm
told),
food was good and the atmosphere wonderful. Well worth the £9
and the
75 mile journey to get to you. We'll be back!!!!
Regards
Shaun
Photo-report (5th
September 2004) by a RAT customer
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2nd September 2003:
RAT at
Victoria Station, London on Sunday ready for the special
to Faversham and Dover, fully booked.
By all accounts an exceptionally good
time was had!
Two
photos (31st August
2003): Clive
Holliday
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From:
Alex Presland (Southern Hampshire CAMRA)
To: Clive Holliday
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 3:32 AM
Subject: Real Ale Train, 17th July 2004
Hi Clive
I just thought that I'd drop you a quick email to say that we enjoyed
ourselves so much on the Real Ale Train when we joined you in November
last year that we're coming aboard again! Are you able to tell me what
brewery's beer are you planning to get in on your 17th July trip?
I haven't got tickets yet, but plan to book them soon
Best wishes
Alex Presland
Social Secretary, South Hants CAMRA
From:
Ron Hak
Sent: 22 June 2004 11:02
Subject: REAL ALE TRAIN
June 19th was my first visit to your line. I hope it is not the last.
Thank you to all involved in creating a wonderful evening for
me and my
grown up family.
Ron Hak
Mellor
Blackburn
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Watercress Line, The Railway Station,
Alresford, Hampshire, England, SO24 9JG
Tel No:
01962 733810
Fax No: 01962 735448
e-mail: reservations@watercressline.co.uk
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