Скачать или смотреть Mid Hants Railway - Steam Illuminations and Father Christmas Express - December 2025

With Christmas just around the corner, the Mid Hants Railway are currently hosting their series of festive events. This includes the 'Steam Illuminations', which have become a popular addition to the Watercress Line's calendar, since its debut in 2020. On Thursday 11th December, these trains would be hauled by SR Merchant Navy No. 35005 'Canadian Pacific' and LSWR S15 No. 30506. Both locos would take charge of two round trips each, departing Alresford and Alton respectively.

The 'Father Christmas Express' trains operates between Ropley and Medstead & Four Marks during daylight hours on select days in December. On Saturday 13th December, LMS Ivatt 2MT No. 41312 would provide the motive power.

Our final video of the year showcases these trains in action!

All scenes were captured on Thursday 11th and Saturday 13th December 2025.

WARNING:
This video does contain flashing images and strobe lighting effects, so it may not be suitable for those who suffer from epilepsy.

Timestamps:

00:00 30506 / 35005 - Ropley - 11th December
06:00 35005 - Ropley - 11th December
07:59 30506 - Ropley - 11th December
10:18 41312 - Soke Hill - 13th December
13:45 41312 - Wanders Curve - 13th December

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