A Magic Journey with Wightwick Hall 6989
Rare opportunity to travel behind Wightwick Hall 6989
Enjoy a special trip with this magical engine
The heritage steam locomotive Wightwick Hall will play the role of the iconic Hogwarts Express in the highly anticipated Harry Potter television series.
Steam locomotive Wightwick Hall BR (WR) 4-6-0 5MT 6989 was salvaged from Barry Island scrapyard in January 1978 by Buckinghamshire Railway Centre volunteers. It then went through a meticulous restoration process, spanning over forty years. Having once been bound for scrap metal, this beautiful loco will now have the privilege of stepping up to play one of the most well-known steam locomotives in the world, and this collaboration will ensure its future for many years to come.
For three days only, Wightwick Hall 6989 will run these special services at The Watercress Line.
This experience is one return journey on the train from Alresford to Alton.
Booking is essential.
What's included?
• One return journey on the train from Alresford to Alton.
Heading
• Food and drink refreshments available at Alton Kiosk and the West Country Buffet at Alresford.
• Visit the Gift Shop at Alresford Station for a momento from the day!
• Buffet car onboard for hot and cold drinks and snacks.Â
Tickets
Under 2 years*
FREE
Child (2 - 16 years)
£25
Adult
£35
Bench
£30
Compartment
(up to 6 people)
£250
Booking fee of £2.50 will apply.
Please note:
* Children under 2 years of age are free as they will not be allocated a seat (they need to be sat on laps).
Seating for 1, 2 or 3 people may be put on a table with others.
Our booking system allocates seats automatically. You do not need to select your seats manually. Standard carriage seating is in tables of 4. Each booking will be auto allocated to the next available seats. Every effort is made to ensure groups are seated together. You may share a table with other passengers.
To make an accessible booking, please contact reservations@watercressline.co.uk.
If you are a group of 15+ people, please contact emma.morris@watercressline.co.uk to talk about available discounts.
Due to the narrow aisles of our heritage carriages, buggies cannot be taken on the train and have to be left at the station, at the owners risk.
Parking
Alresford: Pay & display car park, operated by Winchester City Council.
Disabled parking and electric charge points available. Cash or RingGo app location 42519.
The company does not guarantee that the trains will arrive or depart at the times stated and reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice, or to substitute a different train should this be necessary for whatever reason.
