Flying Scotsman visits the Watercress Line

14/2/20

Some photos taken whilst on platform duty at Alton station today.

The Watercress Line had been closed for passenger trains since 1/1/19 for a bridge over Whitedown Lane in Alton to be replaced.

Today saw the re-opening of the line using the famous Flying Scotsman locomotive.

First arrival was a VIP special breaking a banner as it entered the station.

Then a few speeches and plaque unveiling.

The banner was recovered

FS is seen on its return to the Meon loop just outside Alton station.

The plaque unveiled

Finally the story on BBC News website