The Watercress Line, 1981.

A video made in 1981 about the Watercress Railway in Hampshire UK.

[@songsmith31a]

Somewhere, I've still got my original share certificates and press cuttings for this railway preservation
venture at a time when interest in keeping "steam" going was growing via various enterprises around
the country. The foresight and commitment of all concerned has made it possible to find a variety
of successful enterprises in existence. They have been the custodians of history!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Awesome, so nice to see "Bodmin", brings back happy memories of mainline tours with the "Green Train".

[@thebagfather4633]

great job. the 31874 is still at the watercress line .i have a picture of it with me standing in the cab taken in 1991.it hangs proudly on my living room wall

[@polyvg]

The number of times I travelled that route - Winchester, Alton, Aldershot, Guildford and on. The hours I spent waiting for connections.

[@petergrhill]

Was a member from 1981 till 1984, use to do a small steam rally net to line at Ropley. My only regret was i only got one trip as trainee fireman, in that time. I also started chipping rust of 35018.

[@michaelhampton9493]

Just goes to show how much progress has been made since 1981.All due to dedication and hard work

[@helenphillips4204]

Loved this. I have a great interest in this line,as my uncle was station master there years ago xx

[@leeosborne3793]

Lovely film! It's amazing how far they've come since. I took my first trip just after the Alton extension opened, and it's my favourite heritage line.

[@RSRailworks]

I love the watercress line and this is just evidence of all the hard work they have done.
Thanks

[@geralldus]

Excellent piece of history!

[@greatwesternproductions2857]

A fabulous film! Now that’s how to run a railway.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

5:08 today this loco 34016 is now at Carnforth and they’re overhauling her to mainline standards

[@visionsabovemedia8430]

nice work. thank you

[@MasterDownUnder]

Is there any footage of the track (bed) towards Winchester Junction past the rail head at Alresford before the land was sold to Perins School? Would be really nice to see it 🙂

[@geralldus]

Just got some fancy AI video enhancement software and would love to have a go at restoring this film. Wondering, do you own the copyright or know who does? Thanks

[@FredWilbury]

Why enhance it ,that’s 😊the joy of old footage

[@andrewsmith6563]

Hey. Can I please use some of your footage in my films? I will credit you for it.

[@maghost_rider5698]

might be a long shot but does anyone know what the song is at the 3:50 mark?

[@samuelfarris1949]

The credits cite the musician to be Joe Cox when actually I think it is Joe Brown, who is an established musician and a former-steam locomotive fireman at one point (still alive at this point according to his Wikipedia page), and he did openly resign when the diesel engines came in; clearly he wrote and sang the song compilation in this film. Regards, Samuel Farris.

[@questforalex9539]

whats this song called?