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  1. Breva replied to the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.

    I've just published the July blog update. https://yeovalleylines.blogspot.com/2026/08/july-update.html It contains an open invitation to the next track walk, and subsequent info meeting in Barnstaple on Saturday 26th September. You don't have...

    Aug 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
  2. Breva replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Nearly 10 years since the first one at Rolvenden in 2017. How has it performed? How is the road/slab bond, given the pounding of the tyres, and how is the slab/ sleepered track join, after nearly 10 years?

    Aug 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
  3. Breva liked paul1609's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    We installed the first of these level crossings at Rolvenden K&ESR on the A28 in 2017 it was a showcase for the Dutch manufacturer and did attract a lot of attention from Network Rail and the mainline companies. It's been totally successful from...

    Aug 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
  4. Breva liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    A few of my own, taken about half an hour ago. Poor light, but enough to see the status quo: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  5. Breva replied to the thread Flying to South Africa with video gear.

    The 'ARMED RESPONSE' signs and barbed wire along people's fences are a bit of a hint though.

    Jul 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM
  6. Breva liked kestreleyes's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.

    Only a small update this week. work on Rowsley box continues, what started as change a few outside boards under the top window became remove half an end wall and rebuild, typical of midland boxes where the door meets the outside stairs you get...

    Jul 31, 2026 at 8:47 AM
  7. Breva liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    What 'bout' are you talking about exactly, and where? I feel things are going rather well at the moment...

    Jul 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
  8. Breva liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    A couple of blog posts today showing progress with the installation of the North Bridge Street level crossing with pictures. Evidently the work is ahead of schedule.

    Jul 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
  9. Breva liked GWR7812's post in the thread 60th anniversary of Germany's first heritage railway.

    [MEDIA] From 24 July to 2 August 2026, the German Railway Association celebrated its 60th anniversary in Bruchhausen-Vilsen. The heritage railway from Bruchhausen-Vilsen to Asendorf is also Germany’s first heritage railway. Alongside the...

    Jul 28, 2026
  10. Breva liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I'm sorry to say this Colin, but I find a lot of this to be absolutely mind- numbing, and I do find myself automatically zoning out of it. I'm sure I'm not alone. I'd guess that 99% of us on here don't wish to see the L&B as some kind of...

    Jul 28, 2026