On Wednesday 26 September 2007 Rupert fulfilled a childhood ambition of driving a steam locomotive. The venue was Alresford station on the Mid Hants Railways affectionately known as the Watercress Line.
Thank you to all the family who made this a 40th Birthday treat a day to remember forever.
Watercress Line Logo
Controls of No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive)
Inside cab of No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive)
Drivers view from No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive)
No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive)
Thomas the Tank engine
Rupert at controls of No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive)
