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Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by NightRail, Jan 11, 2017.

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  1. David Mylchreest

    David Mylchreest New Member

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    Where is this bridge, please.
     
    David Mylchreest, Nov 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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    73129 Part of the furniture

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    You need to walk or drive down the Shrave service road which runs along side the main road out of Four Marks towards Alton. About three quarters down this road there’s a signpost in the pavement. Next to this signpost is an alleyway between two bungalows. Walk down this alleyway and the bridge is in front of you.

    I hope this helps.

    I’ve seen some great photos taken from there of trains coming up to Medstead. By far the best photo I’ve ever seen is 34019 Bideford on a Waterloo to Weymouth service back in 1966. The photo is in Michael S Welch book Over the alps.
     
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    It’s finally finished!

    after a few weeks delay the diesels are now under cover.
    many thanks to those who have donated from this forum. There have been some large donations from some people.

    Photos here
    https://gofund.me/727352aca
     
    andy50027, Nov 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    Welcome home Wadebridge. <BJ>

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    Update thanks to Richard Bentley
     
    free2grice, Nov 14, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Although even when you know where it is not easy to find.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Nov 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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    Would I be right in assuming this is the bridge in question?

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/gic4oBweFkHpgcrr8
     
    Wagoniester, Nov 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Just under a minute in shows the current view. Quite a lot of tree coverage these days.

     
    Gladiator 5076, Nov 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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    Yes - as others have said it’s hard to find even when you know where it is. I scrambled my way down to it for first ex Alton train of the day on the Saturday of the autumn gala expecting to have it mostly to myself given it’s out of the way location to find it pretty much full of all the good YouTube videographers around! I had to make do with being on the right hand side which was somewhat hampered with low branches.
    https://flic.kr/p/2sExVHm

    My video from the day started there
    Watercress Line | Autumn Steam Gala - 41313, 4247, 46447 & 6989 'Wightwick Hall' - 3rd October 2026
     
    alts1985, Nov 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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