Rolling stock of the Watercress Line

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The Watercress Line operates a wide variety of locomotives and other stock as part of its preserved operations. More comprehensive bank of information about the railway's locomotives and rolling stock can be found on the Watercress Line's website in the "Our trains" section. [1]

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Steam locomotives

Operational

Number & nameLocomotiveNotesLiveryImage
506 LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 Built in 1920 at Eastleigh Railway Works, designed for use on heavy freight services. Withdrawn from service in 1964 and moved to Woodhams scrapyard in South Wales. Moved to the Watercress Line in 1976 where it was returned to steam in 1987. [2] It operated until 2001, after which a lengthy overhaul saw it back in service in 2019. Owned by the Urie Locomotive Society. [3] SR Wartime Black 506 at Ropley - 51155318436.jpg
41312 LMS Class 2MT 2-6-2 T Built in May 1952 at Crewe Railway Works and spent its entire working life on the Southern Region of British Railways. It was withdrawn from service and moved to Woodhams scrapyard in South Wales where it stayed until 1974. It moved to the Watercress Line in 1995 and returned to steam in 1999. [4] Its most recent overhaul was completed in 2016. [5] BR Black, Late Crest LMS Ivatt Class 4P 41312 at Medstead and Four Marks.jpg
3781 Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0 ST Built by Hunslet in 1952 as a saddle tank for the National Coal Board, working at Maesteg Colliery. It arrived at the Watercress Line in 1994 and was rebuilt as an 0-6-0T to resemble "Thomas the Tank Engine". [6] It continues to perform this role, both at the Watercress Line and on hire to other heritage railways. Its most recent overhaul was completed in 2024. [7] NWR Lined Blue Hunslet 3781 at Ropley railway station.jpg
1788 Peckett 0-4-0STBuilt in 1929 for use at Kilmersdon colliery in Somerset. Owned by the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust, it has been based at the Watercress Line since 2021. [8] Green Peckett 0-4-0ST no. 1788 at Ropley.jpg

Undergoing overhaul or restoration

Number & nameLocomotiveNotesLiveryImage
30499 LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 Built in 1920 at Eastleigh Railway Works, designed for use on heavy freight services. Withdrawn from service in 1964 and moved to Woodhams scrapyard in South Wales and then to the Watercress Line in 1983. [2] Owned by the Urie Locomotive Society. [9] N/A LSWR Urie 499 Frames.jpg
E828 LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 Built in 1927 at Eastleigh Railway Works. Withdrawn in 1964 and moved to Woodhams scrapyard in South Wales, where it stayed until 1981. It was returned to steam in 1994. Owned by the Eastleigh Railway Preservation Society, it last operated in 2002. [10] SR Olive Green SR 828.jpg
34007 Wadebridge SR Bulleid Light Pacific 4-6-2 Built in 1945 at Brighton Railway Works. Withdrawn from service in 1965 and moved to Woodhams scrapyard in South Wales, where it stayed until 1981. It returned to steam in 2006 at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway then moved to the Watercress Line in 2007, last operating in 2016. [11] Following a sizeable donation towards the locomotive by a private individual, an overhaul to mainline standards is in progress, with much of this being carried out off site. [12] BR Lined Green 34007 "Wadebridge" (6865380264).jpg
35005 Canadian Pacific SR Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 Built in 1941 at Eastleigh Railway Works. Withdrawn in 1965 and moved to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales, where it stayed until 1973. It moved to the Watercress Line in 2006, and last operated in 2008, since when an extensive overhaul has been in progress. [13] Part of this has been carried out at Eastleigh, where the locomotive was originally constructed. [14] BR Lined Green Merchant Navy Class 35005 "Canadian Pacific" outside Ropley loco shed - geograph.org.uk - 1516044.jpg
75079 BR Standard Class 4 4-6-0 Built in 1956 at Swindon Railway Works. It spent much of its working life based at depots close to the Watercress Line, such as Basingstoke and Eastleigh. Withdrawn in 1966, and moved to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales, where it stayed until 1982. It moved to the Watercress Line in 2007, and is under restoration at Ropley, having never yet operated in preservation. [15] N/A BR Standard Class 4 4-6-0 75079 At Ropley.jpg
92212 BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 Built in 1959 at Swindon Railway Works. Withdrawn in 1968 and spent from then until 1979 at Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales. It returned to steam at the Great Central Railway in 1996, and later moved to the Watercress Line, where it last operated in 2019. [16] Owned by Locomotive Services Ltd, for whom it is undergoing a contract overhaul at Ropley. [17] BR Black, Late Crest BR 9F 92212 at Weybourne (1).jpg
53808 S&DJR 7F 2-8-0

Built in 1925 by Robert Stephenson & Co in Darlington. Withdrawn in 1964, after which it spent 6 years at Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales. It was then based on the West Somerset Railway until moving to the Watercress Line in 2020., [18] where it last operated in 2023. [19] Owned by the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust. [8]

BR unlined black, late crest LMS Class 7F Ndeg 53808.jpg

In storage

Number & nameLocomotiveNotesLiveryImage
30850 Lord Nelson SR Lord Nelson Class 4-6-0 Built in 1926 at Eastleigh Railway Works. Withdrawn from service in 1962, later becoming part of the National Collection. [20] Based at the Watercress Line since 2009 under agreement with the National Railway Museum. [21] The locomotive was withdrawn from service in 2015. [22] SR Malachite Green Late BR, Lined Green Lord Nelson Class.jpg
34105 Swanage SR West Country Class 4-6-2 Built in 1950 at Brighton Railway Works. Withdrawn in 1964, and spent from 1965 to 1978 at Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales. It was restored at the Watercress Line where it returned to steam in 1987. [23] Last steamed in 1997, its most recent overhaul was placed "on hold" in 2020, with the locomotive being stored at Ropley. [24] BR Lined Green West Country class pacific No 34105 Swanage on the Mid Hants Railway (2).jpg
73096 BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0 Built in 1955 at Derby Railway Works. Withdrawn in 1967 and moved to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales. Iniitally moved to the Watercress Line in 1985, it returned to steam in 1993. [25] It moved away from the line in 2014, but returned in 2017. It last steamed in 2011 and is currently stored awaiting overhaul. [26] BR Lined Green, Late Crest SteamLoco73096ArrivingAlton.jpg
80150 BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T Built in 1956 at Brighton Railway Works. Withdrawn in 1965 and sold to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales. Following several further changes of location, it moved to the Watercress Line in 2011, where it has remained in storage awaiting full restoration. [27] Unlined Black BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T 80150 at Alresford.jpg
45379 LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 Built in 1937 by Armstrong Whitworth of Newcastle. Withdrawn in 1965 and moved to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in South Wales, where it remained until 1974. It moved to the Watercress Line in 2002 and was returned to steam in 2010. It last operated in 2018, [28] after which the engine moved to dry storage at the One:One Collection in Margate. [29] BR Lined Black, Late Crest LMS Black 5 No. 45379 at Ropley Sidings and workshop - August 2018 - 01.jpg

Diesel locomotives

Operational

Number & nameLocomotiveNotesLiveryImage
D3462 (08377) British Rail Class 08 Built at Darlington in 1957, withdrawn by British Rail in 1983. Preserved on the West Somerset Railway, then moved to the Watercress Line in 2013. [30] BR Green British Rail Class 08 08377 (D3462) at Alresford.jpg
08288

(D3358)

 British Rail Class 08 Built at Derby in 1957, withdrawn by British Rail in 1983. It entered preservation at the Watercress Line in 1984 and has been based there ever since. [31] BR Blue 08288 on the Pit Road at Ropley 2 April 2021.jpg
12082 British Rail Class 11 Built at Derby in 1950, withdrawn by British Rail in 1971 and was then used in industry, initially by the National Coal Board. Moved to the Watercress Line in 2010. [32] BR Black 12082 Ropley.jpg
D8059

(20059)

 British Rail Class 20 Built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns, Darlington, in 1961. Owned by the Somerset & Dorset Locomotive Company, [33] it moved to the Watercress Line in 2019. [34] BR Green 20059 at Medstead and Four Marks 25 June 2021.jpg
D8188

(20188)

 British Rail Class 20 Built by English Electric at Newton-le-Willows in 1966. Owned by the Somerset & Dorset Locomotive Company, [33] it moved to the Watercress Line in 2021. [35] BR Green 20188 at Ropley 30 August 2021.jpg
(D1778)

47579 James Nightall G.C.

British Rail Class 47 Returned to service in early 2022 following overhaul.BR Blue

(Stratford Large Logo)

 Class 47 No.47579 'James Nightall G.C' at Mangapps August Gala 2017..jpg
50027 (D427) Lion BR Class 50 In Service – Withdrawn from mainline service in 1991 50027 arrived on the Mid Hants Railway in 1992. After approximately 2 years stay on the Mid Hants 50027 departed for the NYMR in 1994. Returned to the Mid-Hants Railway in 2012. Privately owned and maintained by a small team of dedicated volunteers.Network SouthEast Revised 50027 Lion passing Northside Lane Foot Crossing, 20th June 2020.jpg

Undergoing overhaul or maintenance

Number & nameLocomotiveNotesLiveryImage
08032 Mendip British Rail Class 08 Not currently operational; under overhaul.Yeoman Blue 08032 merehead 050507 d.adkins.jpg
1125 (205025) British Rail Class 205 Diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) built in 1959. Known as the 'Hampshire Unit' in Mid-Hants Railway timetables; it has proved very popular with volunteers and visitors alike. Class 205 (also known as "2H") DEMUs operated all passengers on the line during the final years of British Rail ownership (pre 1973). Owned by the Mid-Hants Railway. 1125 was used on the last day of BR passenger services on the Watercress Line in 1973.BR Green Hampshire Unit DEMU No 205025 (1125) (8063096920).jpg

Passenger coaches

The railway currently operates mainly British Railways Mark 1 for its locomotive hauled services.

General service trains normally consist of sets of four or five coaches, with a general maximum of six due to limited platform lengths at most of the line's stations.

For a period in the 1990s to early 2000s, the railway invested heavily in British Railways Mark 2 stock whilst significantly reducing its Mark 1 fleet. These vehicles were used on the railway's regular services and on mainline steam charters (known at the time as 'The Green Train') but after a change in direction, both with the abandonment of the charter business and the preference to Mark 1 stock, these more modern coaches fell from favour and were later sold en-bloc to another operator. The Mid-Hants then after many years of winding down its Mark 1 fleet started to purchase stock from other operators and began a programme of rebuilding and overhaul for their Mark 1s.

Very few coaches from the old Southern Region found a preservation home on the Mid-Hants with most coming via the Eastern Region and some as far as Scotland arriving on the line still displaying the former owner's ScotRail branding.

The Mid-Hants standardized on BR Southern green for all of its home-based fleet, a contrast to the 1980s, when the whole period of British Railways steam era liveries were in use. Today only one or two coaches stray outside this policy ("Watercress Belle" coaches excepted). In January 2015 4 LBSCR coach bodies for 6 wheel coaches were donated to the Mid Hants Preservation Society. The Mid Hants Railway/Watercress Line does not have any loco that would be small enough to go with the coaches and they would not fit in with other rolling stock, the current plans for the coaches are unknown.

Outside the very numerous Mark 1 home fleet, a number of more vintage Southern vehicles are undergoing restoration or are currently in service.

Pre-nationalisation passenger coaches

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesLiveryPhotograph
S1456S   
(Bulleid Restaurant Third Open)		 Southern Railway Built in 1947. Operational. SR Withdrawn from passenger use in 1966 and converted for railway departmental use as an office until 1980 when preserved at the Bluebell Railway. On loan from the Bluebell Railway until 2037. [36] SR Malachite Green SR Bullied 1456 Open Third.jpg
S3190S   
(Warner Brake Third)		 Southern Railway Built in 1923. Stored. LSWR design but SR built Ironclad third brake coach, arrived on Mid Hants in 1979, but as mid-2000s stored at Alton after many years use as shop (for supporting the restoration of 34105 'Swanage') and finally as volunteer accommodation. Generally the coach is in good condition with partial interior still extant following withdrawal from passenger service and conversion for departmental use. [37] Unique for having a double-framed bogie.n/a
S4211S   
(Bulleid Brake Third)		 Southern Railway Built in 1947. Recently returned to traffic following a complete bodywork overhaul. [38] [39] SR Malachite Green Bullied Brake Third S4211S.jpg
S4367S   
(Bulleid Brake Third)		 Southern Railway Built in 1948. Under restoration. After withdrawal this carriage was modified for use by the British Army at one of its railway networks (Marchwood, Longmoor, Long Marston etc.) and arrived on the Mid-Hants in 1992 in poor but substantially complete condition. This coach was subsequently heavily vandalised whilst in store. Restoration ongoing. [38] [40] n/a SR Bullied 4367 Brake Third.jpg
M45045M  
(Inspection Saloon)		 London Midland and Scottish Railway Built in 1940. Stored/offered for sale. Resident from 2000 to 2005 as part of the ‘Medstead Millennium train’, sold after the abandonment of that project and moved to Crewe Heritage for overhaul and returned to Mid Hants in May 2010 after full overhaul. [41] Currently for sale. [42] LMS Maroon

British Railways Mark 1 passenger coaches (catering cars)

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesLiveryPhotograph
S1105  
(Griddle)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1952. In Service – Former Restaurant first rebuilt by BR to Griddle configuration in 1965. Currently configured to run on B4 Bogies [43] British Railways Green BR Mk1 S1105 Griddle car.jpg
S1807  
(Restaurant Miniature Buffet)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1957. In Service – Built for locomotive haulage, this carriage was later formed into a SR electric unit for a period in the 1970s/80s with B4 Bogies. [44] British Railways Green BR S1807 Buffet car at Alresford.png
S1851  
(Restaurant Miniature Buffet)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1960. In Service – Built for Southern Region, ex set 875 & 888. Believed to be last minute transfer to Southern Region at delivery as this batch of RMBs (1849–1852) were outshopped in BR maroon livery but branded S1849-S1851. Later in life, this carriage had its interior rebuilt in the style of a BR built CEP electric units. Currently configured to run on B4 Bogies [45] British Railways Green BR Mk1 Resturant Miniature Buffet No. 1851.jpg
S1668  
(Buffet Restaurant)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1961. In Service – Used in the Mid-Hants dining train 'The Watercress Belle'. Currently configured to run on Commonwealth Bogies Pseudo Pullman – Umber and Cream [46] Carriage repainting - geograph.org.uk - 641982.jpg
S1973  
(Restaurant Unclassed)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1961. In Service – Used in the Mid-Hants Sunday lunch dining train 'The Countryman'. [47] Currently configured to run on Commonwealth Bogies. [48] British Railways Green Restored Carriage No.1973 - geograph.org.uk - 646036.jpg

British Railways Mark 1 passenger coaches

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesLiveryPhotograph
S3067  
(First Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1955. In Service – Built for use on the Southern Region, purchased by the Mid Hants in 1982 in very good condition as refurbished by BR for use on special trains for the Pope's visit in 1982. Used in the Mid-Hants dining train 'The Watercress Belle'. Carries the name 'Sage'. [49] British Railways Green
S3070  
(First Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1955. In Service – Built for use on the Southern Region, purchased by the Mid Hants in 1982 in very good condition as refurbished by BR for use on special trains for the Pope's visit in 1982. Used in the Mid-Hants dining train 'The Watercress Belle'. Carries the name 'Fern'. [50] British Railways Green
S3738  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1953. In Service - [51] British Railways Green Alresford Station, Watercress Line - geograph.org.uk - 4085909.jpg
M3766  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1953. In Service – Arrived from West Coast Railways base at Carnforth after a swap with Met Cam Pullman 351. Replacement for S4712 which was subsequently scrapped after the carriage shed fire in 2010. Had previously been the oldest Mark 1 vehicle in use on the national network as part of the WCR charter stock, and had also featured in the train scenes for the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 . [52] WCRC Maroon BR Mk1 Tourist Second Open No. M3766.jpg
S3769  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1953. In Service - [53] British Railways Green Ropley Station (9910316626).jpg
S3906  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1954. In Service – Built at Southern Region works Eastleigh. [54] British Railways Green BR Mk1 Tourist Second Open No. 3906.jpg
S4224  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1956. In Service - [55] British Railways Green
S4423  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1956. In Service - [56] British Railways Green BR S4423 Tourist Second Open.png
S4549  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1956. In Service – One of the two original coaches delivered to the Mid-Hants by rail in 1976. [57] British Railways Green BR S4549 Tourist Second Open.jpg
S4600  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1956. In Service – One of the two original coaches delivered to the Mid-Hants by rail in 1976. [58] British Railways Green BR Mk1 Tourist Second Open No. 4600.jpg
S4822  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1959. In Service – Originally built as a Second Open with 2+1 seating, finished and branded by the Mid-Hants as a First Open. Currently configured to run on B4 Bogies [59] British Railways Green
S4823  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1959. In Service – Originally built as a Second Open with 2+1 seating, finished and branded by the Mid-Hants as a First Open. Currently configured to run on B4 Bogies [60] British Railways Green BR S4823 Second Open.png
W4910  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1961 In Service - [61] British Railways Maroon BR Mk1 TSO No. M4910.jpg
S4977  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1962. In Service - [62] British Railways Green BR S4977 Tourist Second Open.png
E14023  
(Brake First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1963. In Service – One of only 11 remaining Mk 1 BFK coaches preserved, used on mainline excursions until 2007, when first moved to Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, then moved to Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in May 2009, before arriving at the Mid Hants in April 2014. [63] British Railways Maroon BR Brake Corridor First E14023.png
E15969  
(Corridor Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1956. Awaiting Overhaul – Previously based at Colne Valley Railway before moving to Mid Hants in April 2005. [64] Pseudo LNER Tourist Green & Cream
S16083  
(Corridor Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1959. In Service - [65] British Railways Green BR 16083 Mk1 Corridor Composite.jpg
M21208  
(Brake Corridor Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1958. Awaiting Overhaul - [66] British Railways Maroon & Cream
S21236  
(Brake Corridor Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1961. In Service – Formally used as 30828 Support Coach. [67] British Railways Green
S21252  
(Brake Corridor Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1963. Awaiting Overhaul – Certified for mainline use. [68] British Railways Green
S25591  
(Brake Corridor Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1957. Awaiting Overhaul – Appears to be in use as a Carriage & Wagon Department store. [69] British Railways Maroon BR Mk1 Corridor Second No. 25591.jpg
S34618  
(Brake Second Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1955. Departmental Service – Built for the Southern Region, ex Set 524. Now used as an office. [70] British Railways Green BR Mk1 Brake Corridor Second No. 34618.jpg
S34947  
(Brake Second Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1956. In Service – Built for the Southern Region, ex Set 531. [71] British Railways Green
S35317  
(Brake Second Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Used as 30850 Support CoachBritish Railways Green
S35329  
(Brake Second Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1962. In Service – Previously used as 73096 Support Coach. [72] British Railways Green BR Mk1 BSK No. 35329.jpg
S35331/S80223
(Brake Second Corridor/NNX)		 British Railways Mark 1 Built in 1962. In Service – Converted by BR for departmental use. After purchase for preservation, the Mid-Hants rebuilt the coach as a 'Real Ale Bar', running for many years in Green and Cream livery. Used for the 'Watercress Belle' dining train as a generator car after being converted from a Real Ale Bar. [73] British Railways Crimson and Cream

Passenger coaches formerly resident on the Mid Hants Railway (partial list)

Pullman cars

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesCurrent location
278 Bertha   
(Pullman Kitchen Composite)		 Pullman Undergoing Overhaul – All-steel Pullman car formerly contained in SR '6PUL' electric unit and called 'Bertha', withdrawn and stored/converted for departmental use by BR. Purchased for preservation in 1973 before arriving on the Mid Hants in 1976, moved to Bluebell Railway for restoration and conversion for locomotive haulage, where it then ran in service between 1990 and 2000. [74] Latterly sold again and moved for overhaul for possible use on the Swanage Railway. Carnforth
311 EAGLE   
(Pullman Kitchen First)		 Pullman In Service – Joined the Mid Hants Pullman fleet in January 2009 from several years service on the Bluebell Railway and left 2 years later for Tyseley Railway museum. Tyseley Locomotive Works
315 HERON   
(Pullman Kitchen First)		 Pullman For restoration – Stripped out departmental coach; possibly will be dismantled for spares for other Pullman cars. Carnforth
325 AMETHYST   
(Pullman Parlour First)		 Pullman In Service. Carnforth
351   
(Pullman Parlour Second)		 Pullman Sold – Departed the railway in November 2014 Southall

London South Western Railway passenger coaches

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesCurrent location
S3187S  
(Brake Third Corridor)		 LSWR Departmental Service – Purchased in 1979 with partial interior, sold in 1985 and subsequently damaged by fire losing much of its original interior. Mangapps Railway Museum
S7832   
(Restaurant Composite)		 LSWR Undergoing Overhaul – Built as restaurant car, then rebuilt as a saloon by the Southern Railway and used as such until 1943 when used by the British (and possibly US) army in the Second World War as an ambulance coach. Used at various British army bases until sold for preservation in 1977 arriving on the Mid Hants in 1978 and used as a departmental coach until sold to private owner who moved the coach off the line in 1993.Pontypool Blaenavon
S7838   
(Restaurant Composite)		 LSWR Undergoing Overhaul – Built as restaurant car, then rebuilt as a saloon by the Southern Railway and used as such until 1943 when used by the British (and possibly US) army in the Second World War as an ambulance coach. Used at various British army bases until sold for preservation in 1977 and arrived on the Mid Hants in 1978 and used as a departmental coach until sold to private owner who moved the coach off the line in 1993.Pontypool Blaenavon
S7851   
(Warner Restaurant Third)		 Southern Railway Scrapped – Unique LSWR design but SR built Ironclad Restaurant coach, (one of only 2 SR built dining cars to be preserved) long-term restoration to passenger carrying condition started in May 2010. [38] [75]

However, on 26 July 2010, the Mid Hants Railway carriage works suffered a major fire, after many years in store awaiting overhaul and with much work completed, the completely stripped down 7851's wooden body was completely destroyed and the heat damaged frames were later scrapped during August 2010. [76] [77]

n/a

Southern Railway passenger coaches

Number (Type)Original Operator / OwnerNotesCurrent Location
S1323S  
(Third Open)		 Southern Railway In Store – Former Maunsell TO which was subject to push pull conversion by BR in 1960 and used in Set 611. Arriving on Mid Hants in 1982 in departmental condition. In heavily vandalized state, the coach was donated to Swanage Railway in 2005 and placed in store for possible Heritage Grant to rebuild into SR push pull set along with other former Mid Hants resident Maunsell Brake 6697. Swanage Railway
S2850S  
(Brake Third Corridor)		 Southern Railway Scrapped – Unique former Bulleid BTK of 3-car set 967, this lone remaining example of the short framed Bulleid series of coaches arrived on Mid Hants in 1978 from Chipmans Chemicals as a spray coach and in departmental condition. Little restoration undertaken until 1990 when sold to Swanage Railway. The effects of weather and vandalism sealed its fate and was completely scrapped at Medstead.n/a
S3719S  
(Brake Third Corridor)		 Southern Railway Scrapped – Former Maunsell BTK of 4-car set 205 and later of 2-car set 193, Arrived on Mid Hants in 1976 by rail in departmental condition, used as such until 1990 when sold to Swanage Railway. The combined effects of weather and vandalism sealed its fate when its body was scrapped at Medstead, the bogies removed to Swanage and underframe resold to the Bluebell Railway where it still exists. Bluebell Railway
S4449S  
(Brake Unclassed Open)		 Southern Railway Scrapped – 1933 built Maunsell Non-descript Boat Brake, later classified BSO. Arrived on Mid Hants in 1978 as an Ambulance Car as converted by BR in the 1960s . It had nothing of its original interior left on arrival. Fitted with bunks for passenger bound for Lourdes and renumbered S7923S. Later used in departmental service as DB975406. Heavy restoration started with further conversion work undertaken as disabled carriage for the line; however, a shunting accident heavily damaged the almost completed restored carriage in 1984 when the remains were sold to Swanage Railway and then was scrapped at Medstead.n/a
S5761S  
(Corridor Composite)		 Southern Railway In Service – Purchased privately from mainline service in 1970 in complete passenger carrying condition. 5761 was in need of a complete mechanical and structural overhaul before this early Bullied designed vehicle could be used in preservation. Resident on the Mid-Hants from 1978 to 1985, when the owner transferred the carriage to the Swanage railway overhaul was completed in 2014 and entered service for its first regular passenger carrying use since 1968. Swanage Railway
S6601S  
(Brake Composite Corridor)		 Southern Railway Scrapped – Former Maunsell BCK, Arrived on Mid Hants in 1978 in departmental condition from the Western Region in good condition with partial interior and complete guards area. Little restoration undertaken until 1990 when sold to Swanage Railway. The effects of weather and vandalism sealed its fate and was completely scrapped at Medstead.n/a
S6697S  
(Brake Composite Corridor)		 Southern Railway In Store – Former Maunsell BCK which was subject to push pull conversion by BR in 1960 in Set 619. Sold to Chipmans Chemicals as a spray coach for weedkilling duties in 1965, sold for preservation arriving on Mid Hants in 1984 in departmental condition. Some restoration undertaken in the late early 1990s but the effects persistent attention of local vandals saw the abandonment of the project. Donated to Swanage Railway in 2005 and placed in store for possible Heritage Grant to rebuild into SR push pull set along with other former Mid Hants resident Maunsell Third Open 1323. Swanage Railway

London Midland and Scottish Railway passenger coaches

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesCurrent location
M381M   
(Sleeper First)		 London Midland and Scottish Railway Scrapped – Purchased 1983, scrapped at Eastliegh works due to poor condition and asbestos contamination.n/a
M1501M   
(Corridor Third)		 London Midland and Scottish Railway Exhibition Service – Purchased for preservation in 1980 by London Midland Society (then owners of LMS 3F 47324 and 4F 44123) and used in departmental service as shop to generate funds for the restoration of the groups locomotives. The group's stock left the Mid Hants in 1986 for the Avon Valley Railway before ultimately being restored as an exhibition coach on the Peak Rail line. Peak Rail
M3286M   
(Restaurant Kitchen)		 London Midland and Scottish Railway Departmental Service – Former Kitchen car, later converted to Track Recording coach by BR, little restoration undertaken at MHR, sold to Peak Rail in 1992, externally restored and used in departmental duties. Peak Rail

British Railways Mark 1 passenger coaches

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesCurrent location
M1555  
(Restaurant kitchen Buffet)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Purchased in 1990, moved for contract asbestos removal but abandoned and scrapped instead.n/a
S1806  
(Restaurant Miniature Buffet)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Purchased in 1982 and in service until 2001 when attacked by vandals and burnt out.n/a
S1840  
(Restaurant Miniature Buffet)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1982 and in service until 2006 when sold as part of the 'Green Train' Charter set when moved permanently away from the Mid Hants. Carnforth
S1961  
(Restaurant Unclassed)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1994 and used as main catering vehicle for lines 'Countryman dining service' and also registered for use mainline. Remained in service until 2006 when sold as part of the 'Green Train' Charter set when moved permanently away from the Mid Hants. Carnforth
M3043  
(First Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Purchased in 1977 for use on the Mid Hants and was part of the re-opening train, its role later changed to at that of dining saloon on the Mid-Hants dining train The Watercress Belle. In service until early 1982 when sold and removed from the line.n/a
S3065  
(First Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Restaurant – Built for the Southern Region, used in the Mid-Hants dining train 'The Watercress Belle' carries the name 'Orchid'

Purchased by the Mid Hants in 1982 in very good condition as refurbished by BR for use on special trains for the Pope's visit in 1982 (along with S3067 and S3070) and in service until early 1999 when sold and removed from the line for possible use on a main line charter set. Later sold for use as a dining area at The Hound Inn. [78] Moved to Fen Drayton in August, 2013. Now in use as a tea room for 'Carriages of Cambridge' and painted in Pullman Pseudo livery. [79]

Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
S3748  
(Tourist Third Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Stored – Purchased in 1989 for spares and storage, however offered for sale in 2003 and sold for heritage railway use. Wisbech & Upwell Tramway
S4354  
(Tourist Third Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 in Service – Purchased in 1988, sold 1995. Churnet Valley Railway
S4489  
(Tourist Third Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Exhibition Service – Purchased in 1982 and in service until 1984 when heavily damaged in shunting accident. Stripped and placed at Alresford as a museum coach until 1992 when sold to perform the same purpose for Bideford Railway Heritage Centre in 1992. Bideford
S4606  
(Tourist Third Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Dwelling – Purchased in 1982 however shunting accident heavily damaged carriage in 1984 and sold to 'Cedar Tree' Inn, Nutbourne, Chichester' Chichester
S4656  
(Tourist Third Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 in Service – Purchased in 1982, in service on the railway until circa 2000 when stopped for overhaul, however offered for sale in 2002 and sold for heritage railway use. Bodmin and Wenford Railway
S4712  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Destroyed in Ropley works by fire of July 2010n/a
W9377  
(Brake Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1985, sold 2001 to Kent and East Sussex Railway for overhaul, sold again in 2003 to current operator, in service 2008 after renovation. Currently configured to run on Commonwealth Bogies Dean Forest Railway
S13088  
(First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Dwelling – Purchased in 1978, sold in 1991 and converted into a dwelling.Burbage, Wiltshire
W15798  
(Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Purchased in 1976, used in service trains until scrapped in circa 1988.n/a
W15927  
(Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1983, sold 1987. In service with current operator. Kent and East Sussex Railway
W15960  
(Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Stored Unserviceable – Purchased in 1983, sold 1988. Used in service by new owners until circa 2007 when withdrawn for overhaul. Great Central Railway
W15961  
(Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Under Overhaul – Purchased in 1983, sold 1987 to Kent and East Sussex Railway and used until circa 2004, then sold again for restoration to a private owner. Cheddar
W16012  
(Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1983, sold 1991. Used and sold by several operators, overhauled at Cranmore East Somerset Railway before entering service at the Bluebell railway. Bluebell Railway
W16019  
(Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Purchased in 1983, sold 1991 to Bodmin and Wenford Railway subsequently scrapped in 2010.n/a
S16204  
(Corridor Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 Awaiting Overhaul – Moved to Crewe in late 2016. [80] Crewe LNWR Heritage Company
E21077  
(Brake Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Purchased in 1976, used in service trains until scrapped in September 1984.n/a
NE21092  
(Brake Composite Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 Undergoing Overhaul – Purchased in 1976, used in service trains until converted as generator van for 'Watercress Belle' dining train in the mid-1980s with much of the interior stripped and the time of conversion. Sold in 1989 for the same purpose to another preservation line after a more suitable replacement (BR full brake M81101) was purchased. Later sold again with view to restoration to passenger carrying condition.Long Marston Exchange Sidings
W25032  
(Corridor Second)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1982, sold 1991 to South Devon Railway further sold in 2005 to current operator. Wensleydale Railway
W25347  
(Corridor Second)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1982, sold 1991. Nene Valley Railway
W25778  
(Corridor Second)		 British Railways Mark 1 Hotel – Purchased in 1999 for use on the Medstead Millennium Train, the vehicle was formerly a corridor second by was internally stripped and converted into a semi saloon. Sold after the abandonment of that project and moved to Coalport Station. [81] Coalport Station
S35207  
(Brake Second Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1982, sold 1992 to Venice-Simplon Orient Express but further sold in 2000 and overhauled at East Somerset Railway for use on the Bluebell Railway. Bluebell Railway
S35276  
(Brake Second Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Departmental conversion purchased as support coach for Bulleid locomotive 34067. On the Mid-Hants briefly in 1996-7 period before moving on North Yorkshire Moors Railway

British Railways Mark 1 non corridor passenger coaches

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesCurrent location
E43012  
(Lavatory Composite)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1978 and in use until 1982, sold to another operator in 1989. Llangollen Railway
E43116  
(Second)		 British Railways Mark 1 Under Restoration – Purchased in 1978 and in use until 1982. Sold to another operator in 1985 who resold to current owner in 2009. Whitwell & Reepham railway station
E43161  
(Brake Second)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scrapped – Purchased in 1978 and in use until 1982. Sold to another operator in 1985 and subsequently scrapped after fire.n/a
E43190  
(Brake Second)		 British Railways Mark 1 In Service – Purchased in 1978 and in use until 1982. Sold to another operator in 1985. Further overhauled and in service. Quainton Road railway station
E46069  
(Brake Second)		 British Railways Mark 1 Scapped – Purchased in 1978 from the Army and used as an office at Ropley. Scrapped for spare parts in 1983.n/a

British Railways Mark 2 passenger coaches

Number (type)Original operator / OwnerNotesCurrent location
M5125  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 Stored – First British railways Mk2 coach purchased for use on the Mid Hants Railway in 1990. Purchased and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5141  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations, 5199 was offered for sale in 2007 and sold for heritage railway use. Plym Valley Railway
M5171  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1993 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5199  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations, 5199 was offered for sale in 2007 and sold for heritage railway use. Plym Valley Railway
M5200  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1993 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5216  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5216  
(Tourist Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5236  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1991 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5222  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1993 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5239  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1991 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
M5243  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 Scrapped – Purchased 1991 and used occasionally by the Mid Hants railway on service trains, resold to Wessex Trains in 1998 but remained on the line until 2001 when subject of an arson attack and subsequently scrapped in early 2002.n/a
M5249  
(Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1991 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
W9382  
(Brake Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 as a source of spares for the railways Mk2 fleet, however sold and exported in 2003. Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
W9391  
(Brake Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1992 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
W9392  
(Brake Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1992 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
W9390  
(Brake Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 as a source of spares for the railways Mk2 fleet, however sold in 2002. Churnet Valley
W9401  
(Brake Second Open)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1990 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
E13440  
(First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
W13450  
(First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 2 Scrapped – Purchased 1994 but scrapped in 2002 after arson attack.n/a
W13474  
(First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 and used by the Mid Hants railway on service trains and MHR the 'Green Train' mainline charter set. Most MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth
W13475  
(First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1997 as a source of spares for the railways Mk2 fleet, however sold and exported in 2003. Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
W14089  
(Brake First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 2003 from the East Kent Railway, offered for sale in 2007 and sold for heritage railway use. Plym Valley Railway
W14097  
(Brake First Corridor)		 British Railways Mark 2 In Service – Purchased 1991 and used by the Mid Hants railway on for use a support coach circa 2000. MHR owned/operated BR Mk2 carriages were sold en bloc to another operator in 2006 when the MHR ceased their mainline operations. Now owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company Carnforth

Non-passenger coaching stock

Most of this stock is made up of ex-SECR and ex-SR PMVYs. Most of these are used as stores vans although one is used to house a model railway.

OriginNumberTypeNotes / StatusPhotograph
SECR 1995 SECR PMV Built in 1922. At Alresford, contains a model railway. SECR PMV 1995.jpg
SR 17654-wheel Covered Carriage TruckBuilt in 1938 at Eastleigh. Stored at Medstead & Four Marks currently.

Goods Stock

This section is currently being worked on and may not contain all goods stock currently or their current status on the Watercress Line. Most of their operational goods stock are fitted through vacuum pipes.

The Watercress Line owns many BR wagons along with a few SR Pillbox Brake Vans, two LMS vans, a Great Western three-axle tanker, a recently built cattle wagon, an LNER open wagon, etc. [82]

Brake vans

OriginNumberTypeNotes / StatusPhotograph
SR 49001 [83] 25ton "Pillbox" Brake VanStored unserviceable
SR 55506 [84] 20 ton "Dance Hall" Brake VanStored
SR 56302 [85] 25 ton "Queen Mary" Brake VanBuilt in 1936 at Ashford. Operational SR Queen Mary 56302 at Alresford.jpg
SR 56506 [86] 25 ton "Pillbox" Brake VanOperational SR 'Pillbox' Brake Van No. 56506.jpg
BR 951338 [87] 4-Wheel Brake VanOperational BR Brake Van No. 951338.jpg
BR 9537014-Wheel Brake VanOperational BR Brake Van No. 953701.jpg
GWR 35907 GWR Toad Brake VanOperational GWR Toad No. 35907 at Ropley.jpg

Open wagons

OriginNumberTypeNotes / StatusPhotograph
BR 26463216 Ton Mineral WagonBuilt in 1957 in Derbyshire. Operational
BR 481682Steel High Side WagonBuilt in 1951 at Shildon. Operational BR Steel High Side Wagon 481682.jpg
BR 725540Shoc Open WagonBuilt in 1958 at Derby. Owned by the Urie Locomotive Society. Operational. BR Shoc Open Wagon 725540.jpg
BR 726024Shoc Open WagonOperational. BR Shoc Open Wagon 726064.jpg
BR 730821Tube WagonOperational
BR 741751Pipe WagonStored
BR 741764Pipe WagonOperational
LNER 276733Open WagonOperational
LMS?460001Open WagonConverted ex-tank wagon with two side planks. Operational
Colliery Supply78 Plank Open WagonNon-operational due to underframe condition

Conflats and other low

OriginNumberTypeNotes / StatusPhotograph
BR 45271813 Ton Lowfit WagonBuilt in 1955 at Shildon. Owned by MHR Ltd. Operational
BR 45343313 Ton Lowfit WagonBuilt in 1957 at Shildon. Owned by MHR Ltd. Operational
BR 506889Conflat A WagonBuilt in 1959 at Pressed Steel. Owned by MHR Ltd. Purchased from GCR Ruddington in 2009. Operational
BR 700471Conflat A WagonBuilt in 1956 at Derby. Owned by MHR Ltd. Purchased from GCR Ruddington in 2009. Operational
LSWR DS563024Lowmac Machinery FlatBuilt in 1921 at Eastleigh. Owned by Urie Loco Society. Acquired from National Collection in 2023. Intended for functional use

Covered goods vans

OriginNumberTypeNotes / StatusPhotograph
BR 763661Fitted Box VanOperational BR Fitted Box Van No. 763661 at Ropley.png
BR 772824Box VanOperational Milk Train! - geograph.org.uk - 674891.jpg
BR 776446PalvanOperational BR Palvan 776446.jpg
BR 782114PalvanOperational BR Palvan No. 782114 at Ropley.jpg
BR 786834Fitted VanOperational
BR 854732Shoc VanOperational
BR 881711Banana VanOperational BR Banana Van 881711 at Ropley.jpg
BR 870073Meat VanUnder Overhaul
LMS 517317Fitted VanOperational
LMS 520771Covered VanfitOperational LMS Covered Vanfit 520771.jpg
SR 47777Box VanOperational SR Box Van S47777.jpg
GWR 105761Gunpowder VanBuilt in 1940 at Swindon. Under overhaul.
WGB4134PalvanUsed for storage.
SR 53845Livestock vanBuilt 2014–2015 at Medstead, an ex-LMS covered vanfit 514791 converted to an SR cattle van. LMSR Goods Van 514791.jpg

Tanks

OriginNumberTypeNotes / StatusPhotograph
GWR 2960Three-Axle Milk TankBuilt in 1943 at Swindon, withdrawn 1980. 2960 is currently over 70 years old. Operational GWR Three-Axle Tanker No. 2960.jpg
South West Tar Distilleries95Tar WagonBuilt in 1941, at Hurst Nelson, Motherwell. The first wagon to arrive on the Watercress Line at Alresford in 1974. Operational. South Western Tar Distilleries Limited 95.jpg

Other wagons

OriginNumberTypeNotes / StatusPhotograph
Blue Circle Products 29 Presflo WagonOperational.

Cranes

NumberTypeBuilderNotes / StatusPhotograph
DS5810 Ton Crane Taylor & Hubbard Built in 1955. DS58 was originally purchased as a source of spares for DS414 but was restored as it turned out to be in good condition. Operational.
DS41410 Ton Crane Taylor & Hubbard Built in 1948
DS158045 Ton Steam CraneRansome and RapierBuilt in 1944. Operational. DS1580.jpg

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