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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    You're right: [ATTACH] I believe the grass took over sometime after the P1/2 canopies were removed. I remember seeing photos from the 30s, and...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 23, 2022 at 9:49 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    There are, but not much. Another BTK, 3690, appropriately at Robertsbridge, unrestored but at least looked after by the RVR, and a CK, 5600,...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 22, 2022 at 11:43 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Shame. But the gap between the candidates is noticeably narrowing. Good to see people being recognized for their efforts on the gala, too.
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 22, 2022 at 9:36 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I wonder whether anyone, even ENPAs planning dept, would have the resources to dig into the veracity of that mind-bogglingly complex submission,...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 22, 2022 at 8:58 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Absolutely. Although the critical details are far from boring. Construction south from BM would be a significant drain on finance and resources...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 22, 2022 at 7:09 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Thanks, RW. So now there are 4 stages? That suggests much, although I still cannot for the life of me see the logic, or the sudden hurry to get...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Gordon Bennett! Confused? You will be.:confused: [MEDIA]
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 21, 2022 at 8:24 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    My first thought when I read this was to hear Urquhart's famous quote about lunatics laughing from the woods;), but I get it. By the way, such a...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 20, 2022 at 11:49 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    In the race to the finish for the Terrier gala, whilst at Tenterden, no.70 Poplar is still ahead, Fenchurch is coming up fast on the rails:...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 20, 2022 at 9:05 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    It is really useful. Now we all have a handy resource for future reference, plus something we haven't had readily available up until now, which is...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 20, 2022 at 3:31 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Ok, I'd have to go back and look at the original plans submitted, but all I can recall is the A399 road over, and two parallel box section...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 18, 2022 at 9:13 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    If it is feasible to reconstruct Parracombe in it's original form, without needing it as a crossing point, then that's marvelous. Apart from...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 18, 2022 at 5:57 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Hi Howard, I must say that I'm unable to comprehend the idea of constructing a separate line, out of sequence from Blackmoor to Wistlandpound. It...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 18, 2022 at 2:42 PM in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    AIUI, that is the relevance of the several access way applications, including to the proposed depot- that undertaking these works would be...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 16, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    That's appalling. Who was this "speaker" please, Michael? In the meantime, thanks for your fulsome account. It certainly sounds nothing like a...
    Post by: Mark Thompson, May 16, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways