Heritage Railways depend on volunteers, especially skilled individuals who have experience working in engineering environments. Currently the Watercress Line is looking to find new volunteer Machinist’s to help manufacture components for Canadian Pacific and other locomotives and rolling stock.
Much progress has been made with the Canadian Pacific project. We have three updates below, one from the beginning of the month when the firebox was removed and two more recent entries, the first covering the delivery of the new tender top and the second an update from the carriage shop. If that wasn’t enough,…
In previous Canadian Pacific updates, we have seen that the disassembly of the boiler and firebox of the mighty Merchant Navy class steam locomotive 35005 Canadian Pacific has been progressing and that unfortunately the condition between the outer and inner firebox is far worse than expected. In the latest update, the extent of this is…
The Watercress Line’s carriage shop has just posted their July 2016 update, that includes an update of the two Bulleid carriages being restored – 1456 and 4367. The restoration of these two carriages is being undertaken as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Canadian Pacific Project. Please click on the following link to read the article: preservation.watercressline.co.uk/blog/entry/varnish-varnish-everywhere With…
Yesterday an update was posted on the Watercress Line’s blog detailing some of the special tours that have been arranged. These are free and fun, tailored to most age ranges so it’s well worth taking advantage of them whilst you can! Please click on the following link to read the article: preservation.watercressline.co.uk/blog/entry/take-a-walk-with-us With HLF funding, this project…
Today’s Canadian Pacific project video looks at the layers of colour to be found in a cab panel from Merchant Navy class 35005 Canadian Pacific. Ollie Collin’s, the Watercress Line’s painter takes us through what is effectively modern archaeology in this fascinating film created by Sue Dixon. With HLF funding, this project to complete the overhaul of 35005 Canadian Pacific and…
The Watercress Line’s carriage shop has just posted their June 2016 update, that includes an update of the two Bulleid carriages being restored – 1456 and 4367. The restoration of these two carriages is being undertaken as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Canadian Pacific Project. Please click on the following link to read the article: preservation.watercressline.co.uk/blog/entry/the-long-and-winding-railroad With…
There’s another new video from the Canadian Pacific project! This short video shows the boiler of Merchant Navy class 35005 Canadian Pacific being moved from Eastleigh to Ropley, shot at the end of last year. The video was put together by David Snow. With HLF funding, this project to complete the overhaul of 35005 Canadian…
On a few occasions in the past, I have been contacted through this blog for information or images to be used to help organisations working with people with dementia. Heritage Railways are potentially an ideal place to visit for those with this condition, as it not only recreates a relevant period of time but also provides an enjoyable sensory experience of…
This weekend is an ideal time to both see heritage railway and restoration in progress at Ropley on the Watercress Line. It is also a great time to visit with your young ones! All below activities are free to Standard Fare ticket holders: Saturday 18th June 2016: The Urie Locomotive Society’s special open day (including guided tours). Family…
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