Steam Railway and Vintage Festival in Hampshire

Railway day out using the very scenic Wessex line through the perfect English countryside of Surrey & Hampshire.
We will alight at Alton to travel on the Mid Hants Steam Railway “The Watercress Line”. The railway has great views along the edge of the South Downs National Park in Hampshire. Opened in 1865, the railway was soon nicknamed for its early role in transporting Watercress to the markets in London and beyond. We will travel to the historic town of Alresford. It has a charming Georgian town centre with independent shops, picturesque river walks and the medieval Fulling Mill.
This weekend features the vintage 40s to 70s festival on the railway. Each of the four stations has period displays, military re-enactments and period vehicle displays. As you step off the train at each station you will be stepping back in time, with each station celebrating a different decade. Alresford: 1960s, Ropley: 1940s, Medstead: 1950s, Alton: 1970s. Musical acts at each station plus the chance to explore the loco sheds.
Each of the four station has period displays, military re-enactments and wartime station cafes. there will be a wide collection of re enactment groups, vehicles and vintage fairs. Plus 1940s style bands playing with the chance to learn & dance Lindy Hop & Jitterbug. Period dress advisable if you can find it in your wardrobe

Refreshments
Cafes at all stations on the line including NAAFI wagon serving spam fritters
Travel
9:45 Southwest service from Waterloo (stops at Clapham Junction), arrives 11:35 at Alton.
Start
11:40am prompt at Mid Hants Station, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ
£2 to organiser on the day for meet up fees. A good knowledge of English history is required for event.

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