When was the watercress line built?
2 October 1865
Watercress Line
| Mid-Hants Railway | |
|---|---|
| Watercress Line | |
| Commercial history | |
| Opened | 2 October 1865 |
| Closed | 5 February 1973 |
Why is it called Watercress Line?
The Mid Hants Railway is generally known as the Watercress Line thanks to its proud history of transporting watercress to the fresh produce markets of the UK during the boom in popularity in Victorian times.
Where does the Watercress line start?
The Watercress Line is located just off the A31, about seven miles from Winchester. It is recommended that visitors start their journey from either Alresford or Alton. Parking is available at Alresford and Alton.
What stations are on the Watercress Line?
There are four stations on the line at the following locations
- Station road SO24 9JG.
- Ropley field SO24 0BL. Ropley Bighton Hill SO24 9SQ.
- Station Approach GU34 5EN.
- Station Road GU34 2PZ.
Can you take dogs on the Watercress Line?
We are a dog friendly site and dogs travel FREE on the line. There is no charge to take bikes on our trains and they can be stored in the guard’s compartment, but please be aware that during special events space may be limited and we may not be able to accommodate cycles on some services.
Are there toilets on Bluebell Railway?
We have disabled toilets at Sheffield Park, Kingscote and East Grinstead Stations. Platform and train staff are on hand to assist you during your visit and on or off the trains when needed. Please note that we do not provide wheelchairs for passenger use.
Where is the railway station in Ropley Hampshire?
Ropley railway station is a railway station in Ropley, Hampshire, England, which opened in 1865 and reopened in 1977 after four years’ closure, to be served by steam and select diesel trains on the Watercress Line which shares its terminus at Alton railway station along with the more major Alton Line .
Is there a train from Alton to Ropley?
It is an intermediate station on the 10-mile (16 km), four-station route which runs from Alton to New Alresford, also in Hampshire. The main locomotive shed and workshops for the Mid Hants Railway are just to the east of Ropley station.
When did the London and South Western Railway open?
The station was opened by the Mid-Hants (Alton Lines) Railway (MHR) on 2 October 1865. The MHR was leased to the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) in August 1880, which fully absorbed the MHR in June 1884. The LSWR amalgamated with other railways to form the Southern Railway on 1 January 1923.