Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

No, but with only 6 open days a year, do they really need 2 steam locos?

 

I think I read on their website that they are moving into hosting commercial events and social gatherings like weddings, etc in the new building, which has recently gone up.

I can't see it closing, but then that will all depend on who has control of the business side of things.

What will happen when Mr G needs a ten-year overhaul? Will they bother or just run as they say on diesel power alone?

 

I was under the impression that there's a second 0-4-2T based there? Perhaps not!

 

Do you mean Faith? If so, I think she is still up for sale.

 

Following closure of the railway bridges were demolished and cuttings infilled, removing the railway from the landscape with only major earthworks and station buildings remaining.
This film, by L&BRT/B&YVRT supporter Keith Edwards, celebrates the fantastic work that has been done bringing it back, piece by piece.
Watch live on Sunday at 11 o'clock and join the chat.
https://youtu.be/8HBGJrpRYc0

 

Not the best time for those who go to church, but presumably will stay on YouTube?

Faith seems to still be for sale, but no price, will be suitable for a short demonstration line.
https://www.steamworkshop.co.uk/portfolio/2-gauge-faith/

Some at Exmoor associates were restoring the Rustin diesel from Lynton station as a suitable loco for a demonstration track, presumably still being worked on?
https://www.exmoor-associates.co.uk/2021/07/the-loco-now-leaving-lynton-station/

 

I wonder if the new goods shed at Bratton F would be secure enough for the Cartell loco? Obviously when not running demo trains at maybe Chelfham…

 

Aiui the Ruston was restored off site and will be stored at Bratton Fleming when the goods shed is ready.

 

Price was at the bottom of the page, £75,000

 

So, what would I get for my money then?

 

A 2’ gauge steam loco!

 

Restoration was completed and the loco is shown in this “Trackbed trail” Unfortunately the article does not seem to have been published yet.
https://www.exmoor-associates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Trackbed-Trails-31.pdf

 

But...does it work, does it need work done on it, has it got a boiler certificate, spares etc etc......

 

What for a diesel? Nah, you just need a bloody big key

 

Ah well, there you are, I had no idea that is was diesel, what with all this talk about steam engines....

 

Not sure about spares, but apparently she's good to go! Get yer chequebook out!!

She was previously advertised on the L&B website in August 2021: https://www.lynton-rail.org.uk/content/sale-2-gauge-steam-locomotive-faith

 

I think if you leave it at the L&BR it comes with its own mechanic

 

Well, I sat down and watched the YouTube presentation, and boy, was that good. Very well put together, it had everything in it for a video fundraiser