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

    I don't disagree; I think one of the issues in the past has been the cost of the insurance premium, and until the railway is operational and can generate an income to cover those costs, I get the impression that they are happy to let sleeping...

    Nov 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM

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

    The listing will just mean that you have to maintain it properly using traditional materials and methods, and in consultation with whoever the local authorities have appointed to look after such heritage matters. My brother's house is grade 2...

    Nov 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM

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

    Just as much as the next man, I want to see more of the L&BR open (including the Chelfham Viaduct), but we need to make sure that we have covered every base before that happens and the liabilities that the operating railway/Trust will face if we...

    Oct 31, 2026 at 8:09 PM

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

    Hendy confirms Historic Rail Estate will move from National Highways to Great British Railways | New Civil Engineer https://share.google/faMXGjFefY1L3TmUP .... I wonder what - if any - effect this may have on the future maintenance and access...

    Oct 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM

  5. lynbarn liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Lots more detailed progress updates, with their individual click on links in the side bar, at: https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/ Mike

    Oct 31, 2026 at 1:33 PM

  6. lynbarn liked MuzTrem's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

    Alas, financial constraints prevent me from attending the Festival this year :( Hopefully I might go at the end of the season when flights/hotels might be a bit cheaper. I'm still anxious to catch Cale before she goes out of ticket!

    Oct 30, 2026 at 5:39 AM

  7. lynbarn liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    Hmmm. At least what we do is harmless. Perhaps they'd be happier if folk turned up wearing balaclavas and marched through Southwold chanting "Stop The Boats" instead? I also wonder how many of these objectors are truly local or just escapees...

    Oct 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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