Mid Hants Watercress Line Illuminated Train

 The Watercress Line has announced an exciting, new event this winter: 

Steam Illuminations.

Steam Illuminations is a unique, world-first digital LED train which creates an incredible light show both on and inside the steam train, consisting of thousands of fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands. 

The lights are programmed to perform an impressive light show, consisting of different colours and flashing patterns that are a marvel to see. 

Everyone is given an LED wristband to wear on the train to be part of the show and can take them home after the event.

Trains will depart from either Alresford or Alton and complete a round trip, back to the starting station.

Steam Illuminations is a unique, world first, the incredible light show on consisting of 13,174 fully controllable pixel mappable digital colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands. This makes the train look magical both inside and out!

Marvel at the wonderful light show with different colours and flashing patterns, whilst sitting back and relaxing on one of the steam trains as it travels up and down the 10 mile line. You will have a chance to see the outside of the train at the start, middle and end of your journey to capture it by camera.

Everyone is given an LED wristband (included in the price of your ticket) to wear on the train and take home after the event.

Popular and traditional music will play along with the lights to enhance your experience.

Trains depart from either Alresford or Alton and complete a round trip, back to the starting station.

The railway say "this is a wonderful experience for the whole family and is sure to be an event to remember!"

Click  here to see a video, More about the railway here

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