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lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
No, I have not forgotten to add my support for the extension. I am still thinking about the best way to politely respond to those with a negative view of the railway as a whole. I don't want to start a war on NP, but has anyone looked at the...
Aug 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM -
lynbarn liked saddle-tank's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I notice this line in your post , but I have yet to see your name come up on the planning portal for support to the railway. I assume it's just a delay on thier website and you have put in a quick supportive comment on the national parks...
Aug 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM -
lynbarn liked jnc's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
A small flood of new updates: Northbridge level crossing - 11.2 Further Aug update Rail movements in Aug '26 Section 5c Track Laying - 5 Aug 26 5c extension Northbridge Level Crossing - 12.1 Connection to the track Northbridge Level Crossing -...
Aug 21, 2026 at 5:52 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
No, you don't have it wrong; the only problem is the run is not long enough to make use of the GPCS, so over time it has been removed or modified. I do hope that once we have a decent run, it can be refitted. Also, don't forget that rail grip is...
Aug 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM -
lynbarn liked Kentish Railways's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Thank you for the Welcome (I had lurked for a bit and kept thinking I wanted to add something so I joined and did :)) and thank you for the info on the widening, I didn't know that! I was more thinking of Lyn as I believe it in addition to...
Aug 21, 2026 at 12:08 AM -
lynbarn liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
That description of duty cycle may be true of most standard gauge lines particularly in the flatter parts of the country. It’s not true of many of the Welsh Narrow Gauge, and won’t be true of a reconstructed L and B.
Aug 20, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
lynbarn liked meeee's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
It makes a difference to the water consumption particularly on Linda, Blanche and Prince where the big cylinders and small grate put you at a disadvantage. The FR is 12 miles uphill and the locos work flat out. The superheating is quite modest...
Aug 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM -
lynbarn liked Chailey Stowe's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
With the steam ban still in full affect across most railways, I decided to try something a little different and take a look at the latest developments regarding the extension. Was very good to see large amounts of work taking place in person,...
Aug 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
touché point taken; you can never hurry things like this; far better to do it correctly once rather than going back a few times
Aug 19, 2026 at 9:47 PM -
lynbarn liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
We have a trainline if that helps! Ready when its ready as any good loco engineer will always tell you. Mike.
Aug 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM -
lynbarn liked Kentish Railways's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Sorry I have missed bits of the thread, I didn't have time to go through over 800 pages! I can agree the L&B can avoid corridor, as I also mentioned the IoWSR that is a good model for catering (though they didn't choose No Mark 1s that much, they...
Aug 19, 2026 at 9:41 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Hi Mike, both projects are looking so impressive right now. Do you have a timeline for Charwelton's return to Kent?
Aug 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM -
lynbarn liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Rother Valley Railway locomotive 'Charwelton' recently moved to the Avon Valley Railway in preparation for testing and commissioning prior to its return to service at K&ESR. Its rebuild has included a new 180psi boiler, new cylinders & tyres...
Aug 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM -
lynbarn liked mikado's post in the thread The late Paul Rileys 15 inch Duchess of Devonshire,.
Hi all i have the locomotive in question with me and there is nothing odd about it its a shame it has not been snapped up and finished
Aug 18, 2026 at 10:12 PM -
lynbarn liked DaveE's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
It's a subject which is not really for here as it hasn't much to do with the L&B except for any arguements of pollution and it calls for long posts too exploring so many complex systems. In truth, when you compare the L&B against the massive...
Aug 18, 2026 at 8:49 AM
