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  1. lynbarn replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Mike H, you are making this look too easy, but I know that it hasn't always been the case in the past. Thank you for the entertainment, and will you also thank the team for all the hard work that they have put in to make this all happen? It is a...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 9:39 PM

  2. lynbarn liked jnc's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    That one, "Section 5b, Section overview - 1", has been added to with another, Section 5a Section overview. I seem to recall reading somewhere that there was hope that the ballast needed to underlay the track could be brought in by rail...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 9:32 PM

  3. lynbarn liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Just seen a new post on the blog here. This gives details of section 5b. The trackbed is ready for track to be laid. Further update on Section 5a just posted.

    Aug 31, 2026 at 9:31 PM

  4. lynbarn replied to the thread WANTED 60lb Bullhead Track.

    Hi Dave, you might want to put this over on the standard gauge forum as well as some may not see this

    Aug 31, 2026 at 10:29 AM

  5. lynbarn liked Steve's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    My experiences were limited to several rides in one owned by a friend but they were never something that I enjoyed. it was a question of accept the lift or not go to whatever it was we were going to. I still have memories of going down the A1...

    Aug 29, 2026 at 10:12 AM

  6. lynbarn liked estwdjhn's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Don't diss Reliant Robins - speaking from actual experience (I owned one for a couple of years), they are a much better vehicle than popular culture would have you believe. Handling is actually fine once you get used to the feeling of it, I...

    Aug 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM

  7. lynbarn replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Oh no, the blog pages are down, and I am getting withdrawal symptoms already :Nurse: . Still, the guy behind them needs a break just as much as the rest of us, so enjoy the bank holiday, and I look forward to the update as and when it appears....

    Aug 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM

  8. lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Yet to be determined

    Aug 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM

  9. lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    And, given the history of L&B planning and the objectors, I suspect ENPA will be acutely aware of the need to ensure the process is conducted in scrupulous compliance with the rules. I suspect that will render the opinion poll aspect of the...

    Aug 27, 2026 at 8:27 PM

  10. lynbarn liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Is an Austin Princess a Texan version of M Markle ?? :-)

    Aug 27, 2026 at 8:26 PM

  11. lynbarn liked brmp201's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Planning consultation closes today, so anyone yet to register their support, please do so: Planning: EXM/26/172/FULL - Online Register

    Aug 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM

  12. lynbarn liked pmh_74's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    To be honest I wouldn't worry too much about those sorts of objections. The planners will read them, but the decision will be based on what the application says, not what someone believes it says when they apply conspiracy theories and read...

    Aug 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM

  13. lynbarn liked jnc's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    And here is the promised track laying visual summary: Section 5c Overview - 6 Aug 26 The plain images (in addition to the several pan- and zoom-able images) are worth enlarging; lots of interesting details to be seen there (e.g. stacked...

    Aug 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM

  14. lynbarn liked hyboy's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    I have clearly missed my cue by a couple of days but regarding that road and rail interaction... Every Concorde produced in Bristol ( Brabazon Hangars) had to negotiate the Filton to Hallen railway level crossing to reach the runway in...

    Aug 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM

  15. lynbarn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    It is good to get the regular updates and see the steady progress of this project - Well Done to all involved.

    Aug 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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