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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I hope everyone who attends the AGM goes into it without too many preconceptions and listens carefully to what the Board has to say before...
    Post by: Widge, May 9, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    For any serious attempt to be made to set up a railway at the southern end of the L&B, you'd need a car park. I'd say Chelfham Mill probably fits...
    Post by: Widge, May 5, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I certainly think that any consultation on the future restoration of the L& B needs to include Exmoor Associates. Whatever differences of opinion...
    Post by: Widge, Apr 18, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Aside from all the mudslinging, I think the fundamental problem here is that following the expiry of the ENPA planning permission, the L&B Board...
    Post by: Widge, Apr 12, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    ….or maybe they just couldn’t be bothered.
    Post by: Widge, Mar 2, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    If you won the lottery what heritage project would you back?

    80150 on the Mid Hants. It ticks all the heritage boxes as it worked van trains of watercress out of Alresford back in the day and it ticks all...
    Post by: Widge, Feb 5, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    It won't be 80150, as even if all the funding were available, it's not a quick fix and although 80150 supporters are plentiful, I'm not aware of...
    Post by: Widge, Nov 14, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I'm sorry, but multiple millions for the restoration of 80150 is just nonsense and is pure speculation on your part. It bears no resemblance to...
    Post by: Widge, Nov 12, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I’m puzzled as to why you expect answers from the L&B Trust regarding the prospective Blackmoor purchase? The Trust and the L&B Blackmoor Company...
    Post by: Widge, Nov 4, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    I disagree. The most important issue is securing the Blackmoor site. When Bratton Fleming came on the market, EA started an appeal to buy it and...
    Post by: Widge, Nov 4, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Don't really understand the negativity on this forum. If you don't like the Blackmoor OSHI project then no-one is forcing you to invest in it. As...
    Post by: Widge, Nov 4, 2022 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    As a rank-and file member and occasional L&B volunteer, I don't usually bother voting in elections for Trustees or Board members, and I'm...
    Post by: Widge, Oct 29, 2021 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Yes, we'll be there with the 80150 sales and information stand and we look forward to meeting you!
    Post by: Widge, Sep 16, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    It's great to see such interest in 34058, but we have to manage expectations and I'm afraid that the loco will not be moving to Ropley or anywhere...
    Post by: Widge, Feb 10, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Absolutely correct; it's all about conservation of 34058 although the line between conservation and restoration is often a very fine one. Most of...
    Post by: Widge, Sep 22, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK