The milk tank is numbered W2960 and was built in 1943 by the Great Western Railway at Swindon.
The tank holds 3,00 gallons of milk and these were sent up each day (either as a block train of milk tanks or attached to passenger trains) from the West Country to depots in the London area. With no refrigeration equipment, the milk needed to be moved quickly before it went off. Before they were next loaded, the tanks had to be thoroughly cleaned out and sterilised.
We often run freight services over our galas and on selected dates. These offer a great opportunity to see our operational wagons in action.
View our timetables to see when the next running day will be.
We have Special Days all year round at the Watercress Line. From family-friendly events such as Day Out With Thomas to evening dining experiences through the heart of Hampshire.
We have Events and Themed Days throughout the year at The Watercress Line. Click below to find out more.
