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  1. lynbarn antwortete auf das Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I think if you leave it at the L&BR it comes with its own mechanic :)

    14 Juni 2026 um 08:54
  2. lynbarn gefällt ghosts Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Not sure about spares, but apparently she's good to go! Get yer chequebook out!! :) She was previously advertised on the L&B website in August 2021: https://www.lynton-rail.org.uk/content/sale-2-gauge-steam-locomotive-faith

    14 Juni 2026 um 08:53
  3. lynbarn gefällt RailWests Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Ah well, there you are, I had no idea that is was diesel, what with all this talk about steam engines....:-)

    13 Juni 2026 um 23:32
  4. lynbarn antwortete auf das Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    What for a diesel? Nah, you just need a bloody big key :D:D:D

    13 Juni 2026 um 21:27
  5. lynbarn gefällt Brevas Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Aiui the Ruston was restored off site and will be stored at Bratton Fleming when the goods shed is ready.

    13 Juni 2026 um 14:49
  6. lynbarn gefällt Miffs Beitrag in dem Thema Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.

    Just to be clear, does this mean Exmoor Associates will merge fully into the Trust and cease to be a separate organisation? I’d like to hope so, since this would reduce unnecessary complexity.

    13 Juni 2026 um 11:10
  7. lynbarn gefällt Meatmans Beitrag in dem Thema Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.

    Yes, that is the plan

    13 Juni 2026 um 11:09
  8. lynbarn gefällt Brevas Beitrag in dem Thema Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.

    EA will no longer be active, but the company will continue to exist legally for a while, as things are wound down. The B&YVRT will now do the land purchases, and more that EA could not do. We had a shareholder's meeting, and the vote to transfer...

    13 Juni 2026 um 11:09
  9. lynbarn gefällt Old Kent Bikers Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Following closure of the railway bridges were demolished and cuttings infilled, removing the railway from the landscape with only major earthworks and station buildings remaining. This film, by L&BRT/B&YVRT supporter Keith Edwards, celebrates the...

    12 Juni 2026 um 20:59
  10. lynbarn antwortete auf das Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Do you mean Faith? If so, I think she is still up for sale.

    12 Juni 2026 um 13:28
  11. lynbarn gefällt 60044s Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I was under the impression that there's a second 0-4-2T based there? Perhaps not!

    12 Juni 2026 um 13:27
  12. lynbarn antwortete auf das Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I think I read on their website that they are moving into hosting commercial events and social gatherings like weddings, etc in the new building, which has recently gone up. I can't see it closing, but then that will all depend on who has...

    12 Juni 2026 um 11:23
  13. lynbarn gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    No, but with only 6 open days a year, do they really need 2 steam locos?

    12 Juni 2026 um 11:15
  14. lynbarn gefällt Meatmans Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Or even at Blackmoor if its suitable enough

    12 Juni 2026 um 11:14
  15. lynbarn antwortete auf das Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Everything aside, I think the new loco looks great and has the potential to give great service to the L&BR. It would be interesting to see her lined up at Leighton Buzzard with both Pixie and Risha Here is another photo of her while she is at...

    11 Juni 2026 um 21:02