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HOW TO FIN D US 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. B y C ar 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. B y R ail 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 B y bus 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. M4 A339 B E C OME A MEMBER M25 M25 A331 • 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 A31 A24 A303 M3 ALTON A30 SALISBURY ALRESFORD WINCHESTER A272 A36 A3 A272 A32 A31 CRAWLEY HORSHAM PETERSFIELD A24 SOUTHAMPTON • Special Members’ and Shareholders’ day on 20th September. TO LONDON WATERLOO A3 M3 BASINGSTOKE A345 • 50% discount on most of the Mid Hants Railway fares (some exceptions such as Thomas & Santa events). 2014 TO LONDON PADDINGTON NEWBURY A34 information & timetable M40 READING M4 Become a member of the Mid Hants Railway Preservation Society. By joining, you will help support our railway heritage and receive the following benefits: Designed by Oliver Design, Southampton. ©Mid Hants Railway Ltd 2013. All rights reserved. About the Railway M27 PORTSMOUTH A27 A3 CHICHESTER BOURNEMOUTH WORTHING BRIGHTON NEWPORT ISLE OF WIGHT clickety click to www.watercressline.co.uk tel: 01962 733810 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 T H E M I D H A N T S R A I LWAY Lt d THE RAILWAY STATION, ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE. SO24 9JG T: 01962 733810 F: 01962 735448 E: [email protected] Clickety click to www.watercressline.co.uk S 4 11 18 25 F S 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 M T W T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 F 2 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 S 4 11 18 25 7 14 21 28 T 1 8 15 22 29 W 2 9 16 23 30 T 3 10 17 24 31 F 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 T 2 9 16 23 30 W 3 10 17 24 T 4 11 18 25 F 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 S 7 14 21 28 F S 2 9 16 23 30 S 4 11 18 25 M 1 8 15 22 29 M T W T 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 S 1 8 15 22 29 M T W T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 F 2 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 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. 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 M T W T 3 10 17 24 M 4 11 18 25 S 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 S 2 9 16 23 7 14 21 28 T 1 8 15 22 29 W 2 9 16 23 30 M T W T 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 F 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 F S 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 S 1 8 15 22 29 M T W T 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 F 1 8 15 22 29 S 2 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 M 6 13 20 27 T W 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 T 2 9 16 23 30 F 3 10 17 24 31 S 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26 M 1 8 15 22 29 T 2 9 16 23 30 T 4 11 18 25 F 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 S 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 W 3 10 17 24 31 T 3 10 17 24 F 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 departure 6 13 20 27 AUGUST F 3 10 17 24 31 Standard Timetables and Fares alton medstead ropley alresford alresford 11.00 ropley 11.16 medstead 11.27 alton 11.40 12.00 12.15 12.27 12.35 1.00 1.16 1.27 1.40 2.00 2.15 2.27 2.35 3.00 3.16 3.27 3.40 4.00 4.15 4.27 4.35 standard service 2 departure 4 11 18 25 M S 5 12 19 26 FEBRUARY 3 10 17 24 31 S 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 T 2 9 16 23 30 APRIL T W T 5 12 19 26 W 1 8 15 22 29 JUNE M OCTOBER JANUARY MARCH M JANUARY ’15 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. 6 13 20 27 T 1 7 14 21 28 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. MAY 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. 2014 calendar SEPTEMBER W ELCOME! great the all dayday val travelu of e! yo ur visit NOVEMBER on alton medstead ropley alresford alresford 11.00 ropley 11.16 medstead 11.27 alton 11.40 10.50 11.04 11.16 11.24 11.45 12.00 12.15 12.28 12.00 12.15 12.27 12.35 1.00 1.16 1.27 1.40 12.50 1.04 1.16 1.24 1.45 2.00 2.15 2.28 2.00 2.15 2.27 2.35 3.00 3.16 3.27 3.40 2.50 3.04 3.16 3.24 3.45 4.00 4.15 4.28 4.00 4.15 4.27 4.35 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! w w w. w a t e r c r e s s f e s t i v a l . o r g 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! S A N TA AALLRREESSFFOORRDD W WAATTEERRCCRREESSSS FESTIVAL M O T H E R S D AY ONE OF OUR MOST O POPULAR 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. S 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! C SPE 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! S E V I N TA G BUS S S E RV I C E 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: DOB: 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 25 S! 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 “Put into real life perspective things we had only been able to find out through secondary and tertiary sources” Teacher comment Murder Mystery 3rd May, 1st Nov, 13th Dec