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lynbarn odgovara u temi Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Not very at the moment; I was only suggesting this as a long-term option. I was aware of Peter Rampton's efforts; as I got the impression from my correspondence with him that the figures just didn't add up to rebuilding the L&BR (maybe they still...
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 19:44 -
lynbarn liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
@lynbarn - the Vale of Rheidol did that in a number of places, to prevent or remove forestry plantations spoiling the view. However this was only possible with the help of their incredibly rich benefactor (Peter 'X' Rampton - who was once...
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 18:40 -
lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
So the land purchase bill trebles, and the railway then has to manage enforcement of any covenants if there's an attempt to breach them. The issue is a simple and hypothetical one to do with one particular site, while the Trust has the ability...
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 18:34 -
lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The law doesn't necessarily support this view; it's relationship to a donkey may or may not be in question! More generally, the point is surely that if an organisation sells land, it needs to think carefully about the possible future uses of...
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 17:24 -
lynbarn odgovara u temi Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Having seen the encroachment first hand at Buzzard, I have wondered if the money was available for the L&BRT to buy excess land either side of the trackbed as and when it becomes available; I would doubt that the ENPA would even consider allowing...
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 17:23 -
lynbarn liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
In many cases this is similar to the examples of (say) people who move into a village and then complain about the noise from church bells. IMHO if the 'problem' existed before you bought your house and was either (a) already discernable or (b)...
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 16:49 -
lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
;) All of which factors complicate decision making, but do not remove the need to answer underlying question about how the OSI business supports (or not) the railway. My strong hope, to be clear, is that OSI trades well enough to avoid bringing...
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lynbarn liked Bikermike's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Although it's dull, it's (another) elephant in the room. Development is happening, whether it should or should not is outside the scope of this forum. Probably in part becuase preserved railways bring in money and interest, but any railway...
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 16:46 -
lynbarn liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Oh dear, I was hoping not to reignite the OSI viability debate :)
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lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
In general, I agree - and I wish OSI (like any rural pub) well. However, there is a scenario in which OSI could be "viable" when viewed as a standalone business, but not generating enough surplus to justify the capital tied up, or the time and...
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lynbarn liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
@RailWest - thanks for the correction about the farm within the national park. I agree with the Trust that it would be daft to close down the OSI, so long as the business remains viable (which is a completely different argument :) ).
11. Kolovoz 2026. u 16:43 -
lynbarn odgovara u temi Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
My understanding is that we still have the planning outside of the park due to having rebuilt two bridges along the trackbed towards Westlandpound, but as for Blackmoor itself I don't think there are any current plans, so it will have to be a...
10. Kolovoz 2026. u 19:03 -
lynbarn liked Meatman's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
If this is the case, and the fact that we are being told this sort of weather will be the new normal then maybe the 762 Club should seriously consider making one of the 2 MWs oil fired
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lynbarn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I would suggest for the most part, you should politely reject such requests. Just because a heritage site exists doesn't mean that it is duty-bound to accept anything that is offered. That is, incidentally, the context of my point about a...
10. Kolovoz 2026. u 14:54 -
lynbarn liked Musket The Dog's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Would it be worth repeating (again?) the potential for anyone with internet access to view the statements in this forum and use them against the railway, without any context of the surrounding discussion? Especially at a time when the railway is...
10. Kolovoz 2026. u 13:18
