Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Autumn Gala 2016 24th & 25th September Ffestiniog Railway's LYD
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- This year's Autumn Gala saw the welcome return of the Ffestiniog Railway's locomotive LYD. She's a replica of the type of engine that worked this line until closure, 81 years ago on 29th September 1935. LYD was completed in 2010 and this is her fourth visit to the L&B. With our four restored coaches, all containing parts of the originals, they made a fine sight. A fifth coach is currently under construction at our workshop in Essex, we still need about £46,000 for the metal under frame an wheel sets so please consider making a donation to this wonderful project. www.lynton-rail.co.uk
Also under construction is our own replica loco, LYN. The original and unique loco was built by the Baldwin locomotive works in Philadelphia U.S.A. and was scrapped very soon after the railway closed. She is now on her wheels and the public launch is still scheduled for next year's Spring gala, Saturday 13th May 2017. All parts are now complete so it's full time assembly. Keep up to date with her progress at www.762club.com
Trains ran every half hour alternating with resident loco ISAAC. A few freight demonstration trains also ran showing two more recently acquired wagons from the Sandstone Heritage Railway in South Africa. These wagons will be vital in the construction of our planned 4.5 mile extension to Blackmoor and Wistlandpound reservoir. The five remaining planning applications are being considered by the Exmoor National Park authorities and a decision is expected in November (2016). Two applications, the redevelopment of the old Blackmoor station and reinstatement of the railway from there to the reservoir, have already been granted by North Devon Council.
The beautiful scenic views that are and will be available from the train cannot be underestimated. Driving along the road between Barnstaple and Lynton via Bratton Fleming, much of which is never more than a few hundred metres away from the line, cannot be compared. In a car, you see absolutely nothing, being screened by hedges most of the time.
UPDATE: 29th September 2016: Eighty-one years to the day since the railway closed, purchase of the house "Fairview" is completed. Situated in Churchtown, Parracombe, next to the railway, it includes a length of track bed. The house, minus the track bed will be for sale imminently, anyone interested should contact the railway's chairman, Peter Miles or Ian Cowling. We now own all the track bed from Killington Lane to bridge 61 (Churchtown Bridge) at Parracombe Halt.
DO NOT DISTURB! PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE HOUSE OR TRACK BED.
UPDATE: November 2016: The planning decision by the Exmoor National Park Authorities on the five remaining planning applications, is now not expected until the "early months" of 2017.
UPDATE: November 2016: "Fairview" is sold.
UPDATE: 1st January 2017: Sadly "LYN" will now NOT be ready for her public launch on the 13th May 2017. Please see the loco's website for latest information. www.762club.com
UPDATE: July 2017: Planning decision now expected September 2017
LYN has her public launch at the railway's Autumn gala 30th September & 1st October 2017
That is one of the most attractive railway videos I have seen: beautifully shot, perfect quality, pretty trains, West Country landscape complete with gentle rain, lively sheep and an idiotic dog. Who could ask for more?
So glad I was able to make it down for this year's gala - it just gets better all the time!
I really enjoyed the marquee attractions and the miniature railway as well; it was great to see the progress being made at Chelfham, too.
Top marks to all involved - thanks for a great weekend =D
Until today, I had not heard of this railway. I watched the 1987 BBC videos about the line and was left depressed by the fact the line was closed in 1935. Then I stumbled across this upload and its made my day. I wish I was a multimillionaire and could fund all these old railways but for the moment, if I am down in Devon, I will pay a visit to the L&B.
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway. If you're looking for a railway restoration project to become interested in, this is the one. Our aim is to rebuild the entire nineteen mile railway as faithfully to the original as we can. Please be sure to check out the website www.lynton-rail.co.uk for lots more information.
I love Lyd,it is a fantastic locomotive!
Nice
I’m coming here in September.
The dog is having fun!
Fabulous video; thank you for posting. Nice to see such strong progress on this line, which is now THE line watch! Loved the shots of the trains in the rolling Devon countryside; now we can see the romance of the line and why people have held on to the dream of recreating this railway for so long. Will join the trust having seen this. Liked your artistic approach to filming, which is rare with railway films. What camera (s) do you use? Thanks again, and Best Wishes, Dave Waldren
Thank you very much.... I do hope you join as a member, it's worth the membership fee just for the superb members' magazine three times a year. You're right, the L&B has always had a mystical hold over its followers, probably because it closed so long ago. The ambitious plan to rebuild the whole railway is also very captivating to new followers. I use a Panasonic SD900 camera.