Id done part of it many years ago and had the idea that i wanted to cycle it. Jan, 2019 route of the mvr, adapted from the map in r. This new title, compiled by railway expert kevin robertson, forms the second of a threepart series covering the construction, life, and demise of the meon valley railway. The meon valley railway friendly, pleasurable, beautiful. Crumbling away, still very apparent in most places, the meon valley railway line ran between alton and fareham in hampshire. This is the second part of a 3part series on the history of the late meon valley railway, a 22 mile route running from fareham to alton. As might be expected in such an agricultural region, a good deal of nonpassenger traffic for the meon valley railway mvr came from shipping farm produce.
Privett station was an intermediate station on the meon valley line which ran from alton to. Wickham hants railway station served the village of wickham in hampshire, england. The rambling walker walks hikes with history, humour and passion. As the title states, this book on the meon valley railway in hampshire is about its construction between 1898 and 1903, so contains images not often found in railway books. Following its closure in 1955 the track fragmented. Most of the old buildings are right on the main road, with some set back on mill lane and near the church. Whether it be the half marathon, the 10k, the 5k, or the trailblazer running all three races consecutively this is a flat and fast, out and back course, run along the disused fareham to alton railway line, from wickham out towards corhampton and back. Although the meon valley railway bypassed warnford to the east on its way from west meon to droxford, it influenced the development of the whole of the meon valley in the early part of the 20th century.
A rural backwater rail books following on from the success of volume 1 in the series, volume 2 takes the story of this hampshire branch line from the time of opening in 1903 through to closure as a through route in 1955. At its northern alton end, it joined with the midhants railway to winchester, the alton line to brookwood and the basingstoke and alton light railway. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 18, 2011 the rambling walker walks hikes with history, humour and passion. The dismantled railway passes a few miles from my home, near west meon hut and at the village. Download pdf the meon valley railway pt 1 book full free. Meon valley railway the meon valley railway mvr was a crosscountry railway between alton and fareham, closely following the course of the river meon. Tillman, d 2003 the meon valley railway revisited, krb publications, isbn 0954203542.
The railway was authorized in 1896 and opened in 1903, making it one of the last railways of any size to be built to mainline standards in the united kingdom. Meon valley railway friends of alton station alton. An illustrated history of the meon valley railway, which describes the opening of the line in june 1903, and recalls the picturesque nature of the route from london to gosport with a secondary line reaching to portsmouth. Meon valley railway warnford village warnford village. This recreational trail, open to walkers, cyclists and equestrians, passes through the beautiful meon valley, and provides breathtaking views across hampshires countryside.
If youre doing the walk then why not plan to start in the picturesque village of wickham and end in west meon where you can make a beeline for the thomas. Closure and beyond this is the final part of our own trilogy on the meon valley line. The meon valley railway mvr was a crosscountry railway in hampshire, england that ran. I havent been doing a lot of exercise recently and it was a nice sunny day so i decided to put the bike in the car and head for the meon valley trail. For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected page, please see. Pdf the meon valley railway part 3 download full pdf. Part 1 dealt with construction and was largely a photographic record of particular interest to the railway civil engineer as well as the local historian. Meon valley walks near the thomas lord, west meon, hampshire. Meon valley forum issue 54 march by mark tubb issuu.
Pdf the meon valley railway pt 1 download full pdf book. It was on the meon valley line of the london and south western railway. The hurdles opened as the station hotel at the turn of the 20th century, around the time of the opening of droxford station. Issue 54 march 2020 04 whats on local events in the meon valley 06 home feature trades, services, designers. Meon valley walks the beautiful meon valley offers a wealth of things to do including some fantastic walks, including many from right outside the front door of the thomas lord.
Meon valley railway clips from the documentary youtube. Privett 1,058 yards long claimed the life of a navvy during construction when a collapse occurred. The book covers the early years from 1899 through to 1903. Taking as a starting point the last days of service in 1955, the subsequent freight service is described plus the abortive attempt at establishing a preservation centre at droxford. The meon valley railway line walk near the thomas lord. Droxford is a hampshire village situated in the meon valley.
What youll enjoy in this web video, is murray telling. This is the final part of our own trilogy on the meon valley line. Jan 31, 2010 the meon valley railway line used to stretch from alton to the knowle junction near fareham. The meon valley railway mvr was a crosscountry railway in hampshire, england that ran for 22 1. Pdf the meon valley railway pt 2 download full pdf book. Privett railway station, 97863625419, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from. The route is flat and follows the bed of the former meon valley railway, which ran between alton to fareham. The meon valley railway joined alton and fareham in hampshire, opening as recently as 1903. Despite being a single line, the two tunnels near the routes summit were both built to accommodate double track. Stones book, the meon valley railway, 1983, kingfisher railway productions. Over the years it was also known as the railway hotel, the meon valley hotel and finally the hurdles. The company was incorporated to build a railway by act of parliament.
Kingfisher railway productions hardback book complete with dustwrapper. This title outlines the impact of the meon valley railway being built with the aid of photographs. Todays offering has been sent in to me to share with you, with an appeal to help name the people. The meon valley railway line walk beautiful meon valley offers a wealth of things to do including a lovely 10mile meon valley railway line walk. Having closed and been abandoned over many years it was never going to have the same effect as a live working steam railway and yet, over 20 years later it still invokes memories. For further reading see the meon valley railway by r. The old meon valley railway line or as hampshire county council rebranded it the has meon valley trail is a much loved 11mile bridleway stretching from the village of west meon to knowle junction, near fareham. Download pdf the meon valley railway part 3 book full free. Stone kingfisher railway publications 1983 isbn 0 946184 04 6. Please be aware that advance orders will be sent as soon as the relevant book has been. There remains a stretch of railway bed from west meon to the knowle junction that can be navigated on bicycle or foot. The planning application has so far received support from local people. Pdf the meon valley railway pt 1 download full pdf.
The meon valley railway pt 1 available for download and read online in other formats. This is a shorter version using clips from the full length program. For the train enthusiasts out there i believe this is is an exlswr m7 no 30055. The meon valley railway part 3 available for download and read online in other formats. The path runs either side of droxford station but the station building and platforms are surrounded by a high hedge for privacy. Charles ashby purchased droxford station and the right to run trains over the railway. Taking as a starting point the last days of service in 1955, the subsequent freight service is. Experience the golden age of steam travel on our heritage railway in hampshire. The meon valley railway line used to stretch from alton to the knowle junction near fareham. Jul 14, 2011 branching off from the line once ran a grand small line known as the meon valley railway. From warnford walk up hayden lane and down the pathway on your left when you reach the railway bridge. Mar 27, 2011 the meon valley railway mvr was a crosscountry railway in hampshire that ran for 22. Meon valley railway postclosure postclosure after the 1962 closure of the southern portion of the line, a mr. We start the trail at the car park in west meon and head south to the knowle junction.
There is the lovely 10mile meon valley railway line walk, which follows the bed of the former meon valley railway, and offers pretty views over. This is a book which may genuinely be said to have a appeal way beyond the normal enthusiast market. Book of the month the meon valley railway institution of. It focuses on the operational years of what was a rural backwater, again using much previously unseen material. It was quite an engineering undertaking considering the small populations along its route, serving only villages along. The meon valley trail stretches for 10 miles from knowle to west meon, along a disused railway line providing a safe and flat surface for all the family. A great day out for families and enthusiasts alike. It has the busy a32 running through the middle of it, with the river meon just to the east along with the former meon valley railway. Apr 07, 20 crumbling away, still very apparent in most places, the meon valley railway line ran between alton and fareham in hampshire. Take the bridleway to the fort on the gravel track and take time to walk round the earthworks and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the meon valley. The contents of the meon valley railway line page were merged into meon valley railway on 4 april 2018.