The Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line is marking Science and Engineering Week by encouraging families to take part in a host of captivating experiments and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour.
The event, taking place on the weekend of 18-19 March, is being run by the Canadian Pacific Project and is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Science and Engineering week runs from 10-18 March and is a celebration of the best of British for these industries. It will see fascinating events rolled out across the UK for people of all ages.
Science experiments at the railway Viewing Gallery will include lighting a lightbulb with just a comb, learning to write invisible messages to friends and seeing how far slime can be stretched, among other things.
Families can also explore the world of engineering with a behind-the-scenes tour of the workshops and yard where they can test their knowledge with a simple machine spotter sheet.
Caroline Appleton, Marketing Manager of Watercress Line, said: “We are marking Science and Engineering Week by giving families the chance to take part in exciting experiments and by going on a special tour of our railway workshops, providing great entertainment for all the family.
“With the Watercress Line’s tradition and commitment to fun education, we are delighted to be able to offer such an exciting weekend that visitors will love.”
Caroline added: “The railway obviously owes a debt of gratitude to the wonders of science and engineering, so we felt it was fitting to put on a special weekend to celebrate this.”
Activities take place between 10.30am-4pm and are free to passengers. Tickets cost £16 for adults and £8 for children aged 2-16.
