A retrospective on the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala

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Here’s a selection of photos taken on Friday 1 October and on the Sunday in varying weather conditions.

The Trust’s No. 53808 naturally features, along with No. 34092 which was named City of Wells at Wells Priory Road in 1949.

[All photos by Julian Clark.]

53808 at Ropley on the Friday
53808 running into Ropley
Departing Ropley for Alresford, 53808 catches the sun
A glimpse of 53808 at Alresford
53808 adjacent to the famous topiary at Ropley
A busy scene at Alresford
In contrasting weather, 34092 leaves Ropley in the Medstead direction
53808 runs into Medstead from Alton with 34092 adjacent