If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by 50044 Exeter, Dec 25, 2009.

Tags:
Page 815 of 815
  1. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2006
    Messages:
    10,069
    Likes Received:
    12,157
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Location:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    No, but with only 6 open days a year, do they really need 2 steam locos?
     
    5944, Jun 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
    #16281
    silversteellady, lynbarn and Old Kent Biker like this.
  2. lynbarn

    lynbarn Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2006
    Messages:
    1,924
    Likes Received:
    714
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Kent
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    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?
     
    lynbarn, Jun 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
    #16282
  3. 60044

    60044 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2016
    Messages:
    1,419
    Likes Received:
    1,957
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Salisbury
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I was under the impression that there's a second 0-4-2T based there? Perhaps not!
     
    60044, Jun 12, 2026 at 12:47 PM
    #16283
    lynbarn likes this.
  4. lynbarn

    lynbarn Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2006
    Messages:
    1,924
    Likes Received:
    714
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Kent
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Do you mean Faith? If so, I think she is still up for sale.
     
    lynbarn, Jun 12, 2026 at 1:28 PM
    #16284
  5. Old Kent Biker

    Old Kent Biker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2007
    Messages:
    1,070
    Likes Received:
    1,804
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    IT Consultant (retired)
    Location:
    Kent UK
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    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
     
    Old Kent Biker, Jun 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
    #16285
    CharlesBingers and lynbarn like this.
  6. DcB

    DcB Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2018
    Messages:
    1,562
    Likes Received:
    497
    Location:
    Surrey
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    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/
     
    Last edited: Jun 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
    DcB, Jun 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
    #16286
  7. Meiriongwril

    Meiriongwril Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2007
    Messages:
    852
    Likes Received:
    716
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cymru
    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…
     
    Meiriongwril, Jun 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
    #16287
    H Cloutt likes this.
  8. Breva

    Breva Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2010
    Messages:
    2,595
    Likes Received:
    4,489
    Location:
    Gloucestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer

    Aiui the Ruston was restored off site and will be stored at Bratton Fleming when the goods shed is ready.
     
    Breva, Jun 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
    #16288
    RailWest, H Cloutt, Old Kent Biker and 1 other person like this.
  9. paullad1984

    paullad1984 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2007
    Messages:
    931
    Likes Received:
    440
    Price was at the bottom of the page, £75,000
     
    paullad1984, Jun 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
    #16289
    H Cloutt likes this.
  10. RailWest

    RailWest Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2011
    Messages:
    4,247
    Likes Received:
    8,283
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    West Country
    So, what would I get for my money then?
     
    RailWest, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
    #16290
  11. ghost

    ghost Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    May 29, 2006
    Messages:
    4,481
    Likes Received:
    6,123
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    N.Ireland
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    A 2’ gauge steam loco!
     
    ghost, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
    #16291
  12. ghost

    ghost Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    May 29, 2006
    Messages:
    4,481
    Likes Received:
    6,123
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    N.Ireland
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    ghost, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
    #16292
  13. RailWest

    RailWest Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2011
    Messages:
    4,247
    Likes Received:
    8,283
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    West Country
    But...does it work, does it need work done on it, has it got a boiler certificate, spares etc etc...... :)
     
    RailWest, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
    #16293
  14. lynbarn

    lynbarn Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2006
    Messages:
    1,924
    Likes Received:
    714
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Kent
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    What for a diesel? Nah, you just need a bloody big key :D:D:D
     
    lynbarn, Jun 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
    #16294
  15. RailWest

    RailWest Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2011
    Messages:
    4,247
    Likes Received:
    8,283
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    West Country
    Ah well, there you are, I had no idea that is was diesel, what with all this talk about steam engines....:)
     
    RailWest, Jun 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
    #16295
    lynbarn likes this.
Page 815 of 815

Share This Page