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Exmoor Steam Railway

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by SpudUk, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. SpudUk

    SpudUk Well-Known Member

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    As there been any attempt since 2001 to try and re-open to the public? I have really fond memories of the line from my youth and it'd be a dream to go back one day
     
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    Not really. The farm is, first and foremost, a home for the Stirland family and consequently they find it best suits them to remain as a private railway with occasional running for invited guests. They are also really too busy building new engines and overhauling older ones (including their recently purchased O&K) to have the time to regularly open anyway.

    Exmoor Associates did arrange a day there for their shareholders a few years ago, which is the nearest there has been to a public open day.

    The railway itself is kept in top notch condition and the gardens look a treat in summer. However any visitors do need a pre-arranged appointment (and a good reason!) or they will be turned away.
     
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    Hi Charlie,

    I have good memories of Exmoor!

    Are you allowed to say more on what the O&K is that they have purchased? And is there still plans for a 2 foot gauge running line?

    Thanks!
     
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    Putting two and two together it could well be the O&K 060 WT "Elsa" tthat was mentioned on here some time ago
     
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    The O&K is Elsa and I imagine her presence will see the proposed 2ft gauge line constructed - though there is already some 2ft gauge track in the yard.
     
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    Excellent! Great that it has found a buyer and will be working again.

    Thanks for the info.
     
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    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    Happy memories of when it was open to the public. We couldn't drag the boys away until the end of the working day; once the train derailed and the boys thought it was part of the schedule!

    John
     
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