Full line-up of steam locomotives for Mid Hants Railway’s Pre-Spring Steam Gala

The Mid Hants Railway (The Watercress Line) has confirmed the full line-up for their up-coming Pre-Spring Gala.

The line-up

1. SR Schools No. 925 “Cheltenham” (home fleet – SR Malachite Green)
2. GWR 15XX No. 1501 (Guest. Visiting from the Severn Valley Railway – BR Lined Black with Early Crest.)
3. LMS Ivatt 2 Tank No.41312 (Homefleet – BR Lined Black with Late Crest)
4. BR Standard 4 2-6-0 No.76017 (Homefleet – BR Lined Black with Early Crest)
5. LMS Black 5 No.45379 (Homefleet – BR Lined Black with Late Crest)
6. LMS Black 5 No.45231 “The Sherwood Forester” (Guest – BR Lined Black with Late Crest)

Further information on the Mid Hants Railway gala

Currently, both 45379 and 45231 are undergoing repair work. If they pass tests successfully, they both will be running for the Gala. There is a possibility that they are not ready in time.

This Event has been added to RailAdvent’s Events Calendar, which is can be seen here

• Visit the Watercress Line’s website
  For more information