Our unique Christmas digital LED train is back at the Watercress Line this winter. It's an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands. This makes the train look magical both inside and out! This is a wonderful experience for the whole family and is sure to be an event to remember. NEW for 2021, travel through magical 'snow' at one part of the ride and spot new light installations along the line! For mor

Check out extended highlights from our steam packed Autumn Gala. This year’s Autumn Steam Gala event saw our home-fleet locomotives running on an enhanced timetable. It was also the last chance for visitors to ride behind our Schools class engine 30925 ‘Cheltenham’ before her boiler certificate expiration, which has been with us for a number of years . | The Watercress Line

🚂 Sneak Peek Alert! Join us on a trip through the history of The Watercress Line on Facebook and YouTube this Friday.✨ Tim Dunn, alongside our own Will Stratford and Richard Bentley, hosts viewers for an unmissable two-part journey. Part 1 is live on Friday 12th of September at 12pm - you don't want to miss it! #WatercressLine #HeritageRailway #HistoryInMotion #TimDunn #RailwayArchitecture | The Watercress Line

Steam Illuminations returns to The Watercress Line (November to January). Experience an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns. NEW for 2023 ‘Canopy of Lights’ a sound to light show inside every carriage. Enjoy the interactive sound to light fun all while hosted by the legendary ‘Voiceover Man’ (as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor); laugh with him (o

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🚂 That's a wrap for day one of our Spring Steam Gala! Join us 26th - 27th April for a spectacular celebration of steam, heritage and history - part of the @Railway200 festivities! 🎟️ Book online or buy tickets at the door. See and ride behind special guest locomotives - including T3 No. 563, L&YR A Class 52322, and L&YR No. 752 - alongside our home fleet. Enjoy exhibits, guided tours, and a packed timetable of trains - including an exciting 8-coach non-stop run from Alresford to Alton and expe

🚨 ALL ABOARD FOR LIVING HISTORY! 🚨 Big news steaming your way: Tickets for the highly anticipated return of 35005 Canadian Pacific will be released next week! After many years of restoration, this legendary locomotive is ready to roll - and you can be part of the story. We’re also proud to announce that this milestone event is officially registered as a Railway200 celebration, joining a national showcase of 200 years of railway innovation. 🚂 Be the first to ride behind Canadian Pacific as it