Steam Illuminations returns to The Watercress Line (November to January). Experience an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns. NEW for 2023 ‘Canopy of Lights’ a sound to light show inside every carriage. Enjoy the interactive sound to light fun all while hosted by the legendary ‘Voiceover Man’ (as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor); laugh with him (o

✨ Steam Illuminations has officially returned to The Watercress Line, running right through to 4 January! ✨ We had an incredible opening weekend and we’re so excited to welcome even more visitors as the festive magic continues. Tickets are selling fast (many trains are already sold out!), but there’s still time to join the celebrations and experience this spectacular light-filled journey. 🎟️ Don’t miss out, book your tickets now! https://buff.ly/LFK9Hh9 #WatercressLine #SteamIlluminations #Chri

🚂 Sneak Peek Alert! Join us on a trip through the history of The Watercress Line on Facebook and YouTube this Friday.✨ Tim Dunn, alongside our own Will Stratford and Richard Bentley, hosts viewers for an unmissable two-part journey. Part 1 is live on Friday 12th of September at 12pm - you don't want to miss it! #WatercressLine #HeritageRailway #HistoryInMotion #TimDunn #RailwayArchitecture | The Watercress Line

Take a look back at how Boilersmith Jamie Shaw built the new ashpan for 35005 Canadian Pacific. Canadian Pacific makes her triumphant return to the rails in March 2025, a testament to the huge amount of work carried out by our staff and volunteers over the last twelve years to complete this Heritage Lottery funded project. Now you can enjoy the Canadian Pacific launch events taking place over 20th-23rd March and be part of history in the making. Find out more here: https://watercressline.co.uk/s