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Size: 6" x 4" - 150mm x 100mm

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Photograph Notes: The Alton, Alresford & Winchester Railway changed its name to the Mid-Hants Railway in early 1865 and opened in October of that year. There were scheduled through trains up until 1937 when the line from Waterloo as far as Alton was electrified. The Mid-Hants line beyond then became much more branch line in character. There was a steady decline in usage after Nationalisation in 1948, although the introduction of modern diesel multiple units in 1957 with a much-improved frequency of service gave an increase in business for a few years. However, the advent of the Beeching era in the 1960s started the closure rumours and the line between Alton and Winchester closed in February 1973. The idea of preserving the line had started before closure and a preservation society had been formed. It was intended originally to save the whole line between Alton and Winchester but this was pared down to the present railway. The first train to Ropley ran on 30th April 1977, and the line from there to Medstead & Four Marks was reopened on 28th May 1983. Alton and connection with the national rail network was reached on 25th May 1985. Ropley station has always been famous for the topiary on the down platform. This became overgrown during the last years of British Rail ownership but has now been restored. The footbridge by the level crossing originally came from North Tawton in Devon. The engineering centre for the Watercress Line is here. This view is from the 'Harry Potter Bridge' looking towards Ropley station in the distance. The bridge originally spanned Platforms 1 to 8 at King's Cross station where it featured in the films, as well as other films such as 'The Ladykillers'. It was manufactured in 1892 and erected there in 1893. It was dismantled and moved in 2008 as part of the �516 million refurbishment of the station. After restoration it came here to Ropley. It is Grade I Listed and because of its size, not only spans all the lines but has been fixed at right angles to run alongside the carriage restoration shed. It also provides good views over the railway as well as the surrounding countryside.

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