Episode 31 – The Autumn Steam Gala 2019 Welcome to The Autumn Steam Gala 2019 where I see some locomotives in pristine condition and talk to people. This is being published in time for the Spring Steam Gala 2021. To view the photographs that ac

War on the Line 2019 (part 2)

Apr 17th, 2020 19m 36s

Episode 30 – War on the Line 2019 (part 2) Welcome to War on the Line 2019 (part 2), where I talk to a number of characters from the local community. The 2019 event commemorates 75 years since D Day. Bomb Disposal: The Danger Unexploded Bomb si

War on the Line 2019 (part 1)

Mar 4th, 2020 18m 58s

Episode 29 – War on the Line 2019 (part 1) Welcome to War on the Line 2019 (part 1), where I talk to a number of characters from the local community. The 2019 event commemorates 75 years since D Day. The cycling Cobbler: I talk to a shoe repair

Watercress People (4)

Jan 19th, 2020 18m 14s

Episode 28 – Life on the Watercress Line – Watercress People (4) Welcome to Watercress People (4), where I interview three of the many people who make the Watercress Line the great experience that it is. Sandra Johnson Sandra tells me that she

Some Leave at Christmas (2)?

Dec 13th, 2019 14m 3s

Episode 27 – Life on the Watercress Line – Some Leave at Christmas (2)? Listen to Some Leave at Christmas (2) to find out about a great way of spending Boxing Day and the 27th December. If you’d like a break from the relatives, or just need so

Some Leave at Christmas (1)?

Dec 10th, 2019 15m 8s

Episode 26 – Life on the Watercress Line – Some Leave at Christmas (1)? Do you fancy some leave at Christmas? Would you like a break from the relatives? Need some air? Then visit the Watercress Line for Christmas Leave, where you’ll have the op

Canadian Pacific update part 2

Nov 19th, 2019 11m 56s

Episode 24 – Canadian Pacific update part 2 Welcome to the Canadian Pacific update part 2, where I talk to Becky Peacock about the progress made to the boiler and Bulleid coaches over the past year. The project is to restore the Merchant Navy c

Canadian Pacific update part 1

Oct 29th, 2019 11m 48s

Episode 23 – Canadian Pacific update part 1 Welcome to the Canadian Pacific update part 1, where I talk to Becky Peacock about the progress made over the past year. The project is mainly about the restoration of the Merchant Navy class locomoti

Spring Steam Gala 2019

Oct 13th, 2019 19m 26s

Episode 22 – Spring Steam Gala 2019 Welcome to Spring Steam Gala 2019, where we look at the attractions for this special weekend. London Transport 0-6-0 Pannier Tank L92 This loco was originally a Great Western class 5700 tank engine. The GWR a

Watercress People (3)

Sep 25th, 2019 14m 48s

Episode 21 – Life on the Watercress Line – Watercress People (3) Welcome to Watercress People (3), where I have the opportunity to interview some of the many people who make the Watercress Line the experience it is. Jim Russell – The Early Year

Autumn Steam Gala (2)

Aug 23rd, 2019 16m 2s

Episode 20 – Life on the Watercress Line – Autumn Steam Gala (2) Welcome to the Autumn Steam Gala (2). The Steam Gala features Guest locomotives as well as Watercress Line regulars. There is a Steam Gala each Spring and Autumn. This episode fe

Autumn Steam Gala (1)

Jul 12th, 2019 13m 4s

Episode 19 – Life on the Watercress Line – Autumn Steam Gala (1) Welcome to the Autumn Steam Gala (1). The Steam Gala is an opportunity to see Guest locomotives on the Watercress Line. There is one in the Spring and this one each Autumn. This e

Watercress People (2)

Jun 27th, 2019 16m 59s

Episode 18 – Life on the Watercress Line – Watercress People (2) Welcome to Watercress People (2), where I have the opportunity to interview some of the people who make the Watercress Line happen – when you and visit. My first interview in Wate

Christmas Leave (2)

Jun 9th, 2019 14m 3s

Episode 17 – Life on the Watercress Line – Christmas Leave (2) Welcome to Christmas Leave (2), where I have the opportunity to travel with servicemen and their families at Christmas. Some are travelling back to base and others are going home fo

Christmas Leave (part 1)

May 20th, 2019 15m 8s

Episode 16 – Life on the Watercress Line – Christmas Leave (1) Welcome to Christmas Leave (part 1), where I have the opportunity to travel with servicemen and their families. With Christmas just over those who had leave for Christmas are travel

Watercress People (1)

Apr 22nd, 2019 19m 17s

Episode 15 Welcome to Watercress People (1), where I have the opportunity to interview some of the people who make the Watercress Line happen – for you and me. My first interview in Watercress People (1) is with Colin Fuller who was one of the

A Day Out With Thomas (B)

Apr 5th, 2019 10m 53s

Episode 14 Welcome to A Day Out With Thomas (B), a favourite event for visitors, of all ages, to the Watercress Line. I join Thomas and his friends who are out in the summer weather to entertain everybody! Rusty and I talk about his role and l

A Day Out With Thomas (A)

Mar 22nd, 2019 10m 56s

Episode 13 Welcome to A Day Out With Thomas, a favourite event for visitors, of all ages, to the Watercress Line. I join Thomas and his friends who are out in the summer weather to entertain everybody! I talk to the Fat Controller who is here

Walk the Line – Life on the Watercress Line

Mar 8th, 2019 11m 34s

Episode 12 Welcome to Walk the Line where members of the public raise money for the Watercress Line. It is an opportunity to see the railway from ground level and at walking pace! 950 walkers, with many assorted dogs, took up the challenge to W

Driving and Firing Experience pt. 3 – WC Ep. 11

Feb 22nd, 2019 17m 32s

Welcome to part 3 of the Driving and Firing Experience offered by the Watercress Line. The afternoon was my opportunity to drive a steam engine – something that I’d wanted to do since I was a child! Three of us were trainees that afternoon, g

Driving and Firing Experience pt. 2 – WC Ep. 10

Feb 8th, 2019 21m 27s

Welcome to part 2 of the Driving and Firing Experience offered by the Watercress Line. My opportunity to do something that I’d wanted to do since I was a child! Drive a steam engine!! There were three trainees that afternoon, guided by an exce

Driving and Firing Experience pt. 1 – WC Ep. 9

Jan 25th, 2019 22m 37s

Welcome to this podcast about the Driving and Firing Experience offered by the Watercress Line. This was my opportunity to do something that I’d wanted to do since I was a child! Drive a steam engine!! There were three trainees that afternoon,

Open Weekend on the Watercress Line – WC Ep. 8

Jan 15th, 2019 20m 21s

Welcome to this podcast about the Open Weekend on the Watercress Line. The weekend enables you to go behind the scenes at this heritage railway and see what makes it steam. The weekend coincides with the Heritage Open Days programme and MHRPS m

Santa’s Christmas Message

Dec 24th, 2018 6m 7s

Welcome to this podcast of Santa’s Christmas Message. Today I’ve braved the snowstorms of the North Pole to get a few words with Santa. He is just about to set out. In just 24 hours Santa travels the world giving out the presents made the Elves

Santa Specials on the Watercress Line

Dec 14th, 2018 18m 48s

Welcome to this podcast featuring the Santa Specials that run on the Watercress Line. Santa comes all the way from his home at the North Pole each time a train is running. During his visit his sleigh is looked after by the maintenance team at R