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Miff liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
AFAIK the application is still in draft form, so I doubt anyone on here knows what it contains. One would hope however that those involved with its drafting have learnt from the past mistakes and will make renewed efforts to get it as...
Jun 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM -
Miff replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Whatever 'impression' Bradley Gerrard (Devonlive's journalist) wanted to give to readers his report did not state ENPA's reasons for refusing the application. I wonder if Bradley paid enough attention to the Officers' report or the committee...
Jun 25, 2026 at 2:52 PM -
Miff replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
It should be borne in mind that in any planning application residents’ objections are not the be-all and end-all, and Parracombe residents do not have some kind of veto. The previous application was refused not because of residents’ objections...
Jun 25, 2026 at 11:31 AM -
Miff liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Do bear in mind that PP was GRANTED in 2018 (see the archive, at https://www.lynton-rail.org.uk/story/planning-application-news for more details) to reinstate the line from Killington Lane to Parracombe as part of the project to continue to...
Jun 25, 2026 at 11:27 AM -
Miff liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread LTM Sarah Siddons & 1938 Tube Stock Metropolitan Line trips 24-26/7/26.
Friday 24 July 12:17 Sarah Siddons Amersham – Harrow-on-the-hill – Amersham 14:17 Sarah Siddons Amersham – Harrow-on-the-hill – Amersham 15:29 Sarah Siddons Amersham – Harrow-on-the-hill Saturday 25 July Amersham - Watford trips not yet on sale....
Jun 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM -
Miff liked Breva's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
It's in the top RH corner of the blog. As soon as I get some news I will post an update.
Jun 23, 2026 at 9:49 PM -
Miff replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Mobile browser users may have to (or at least I did using Chrome on an iPhone) go to the Home page and press ‘View Web Version’ in order to see the box in the top RH corner.
Jun 23, 2026 at 9:49 PM -
Miff replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Is there a good spot where they can pose it for a black & white 'works photo'?
Jun 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM -
Miff liked Sidmouth's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
I think you maybe miss the point of the post which is both a tease but also photographic grey which was very much a steam era thing
Jun 23, 2026 at 12:37 PM -
Miff liked James McLeish's post in the thread Doncaster Works open day June 2026.
Some footage covering the event and the various locomotives on display. Was a great day overall, and was certainly a nice surprise to have Caroline offering rides throughout the day. [MEDIA]
Jun 22, 2026 at 9:28 PM -
Miff replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
All good stuff @pmh_74 I agree 100% I would also say do this hand in hand with B&YV Trust’s new strategy of rebuilding the track (but not operating trains, other than perhaps occasional open days) on the sections they own. This will prove the...
Jun 22, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
Miff liked Olde576's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I say this with more about how the L&B didn’t exactly suit itself well with locals the first go around: be it by a lack of proximity as was the case with Woody Bay or Lynton’s stations to the towns and villages they were supposed to serve, or...
Jun 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM -
Miff liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Doncaster Works open day June 2026.
Agreed - if you're aware someone's taking a photo in the first place, of course. What you don't need is a load of sarcastic abuse on several occasions afterwards, as I got that day. Quite ruined the whole day for me.
Jun 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM -
Miff replied to the thread Doncaster Works open day June 2026.
There’s a balance - it’s only polite to try and keep out of the way of somebody’s shot if you possibly can. On the other hand, as you say, anyone who acts ‘over entitled’ is a berk.
Jun 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM -
Miff liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Doncaster Works open day June 2026.
I do hope you're not one of these people who get angry if someone passes across their shot whilst they're setting up: I nearly came to blows with an absolute berk at Derby 200 over that after he got abusive towards me. You ain't important just...
Jun 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
