Mid Hants Railway: 13.09.08 - 1

Mid Hants Railway. First train of the day passes Butts Bridge (10.42) to start the climb to Medstead & Four Marks.

GWR loco 4936 Kinlet Hall hauls the train on the occasion of the autumn 2008 gala. Took me a few plays of the video to spot the difference between a Hall and Castle class loco!

I am pleased to see that the Mid Hants Railway have placed a link to this video from their website. Thanks!

http://www.watercressline.co.uk/

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Mid
• Hants
• Railway
• Hampshire
• Watercress
• Line
• Chawton
• GWR
• 4936
• Kinlet
• Hall
• Autumn
• Big
• Four
• Gala
• 2008

[KINGANDCASTLE]

Nice video. How has that GWR Castle/Hall turned round the other way since Friday?

I've been under that double bridge so many times! Was the trip worthwhile?

[pgtrimming]

Thanks, Bernard. I doubt whether it has turned. Both Hall and Castle were facing Alresford. My Uncle and Aunt live about 400 yards from this bridge; don't let on that I was down here, as I did not call in!

The trip, overall, yes. I walked 14 miles (furthest since my accident), but not without a lot of discomfort. The walk up through the woods was nice; ditto the trip to Chawton House.

[pgtrimming]

I've now been able to identify the loco as a Hall class - straight steam pipes to cylinders; Castle class has curved steam pipes.

[guywolff]

Great ,, Thanks Guy

[pgtrimming]

Thanks, Guy. More goodies to come, over the next few days, including several more from the MHR.

[60103Henry]

Great Video!

[eastindiaman]

I visited this railway a few weeks ago with two friends - great day out, sunny and warm. I reckon MHR has got to be the BEST steam rlwy there is [and Im definitely a 'Western' man] Those 'copper tops' do look out of place though, specially trailing all that southern stock!