Lynton and Barnstaple Steam Railway Autumn Gala 30th September 2012

First uploaded October 2012. Views to October 2020 6200. 14 likes 2 dislikes
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Description below written in October 2012.
While holidaying in nearby Lynton and Lynmouth, I visited the railway for the second day of their Autumn gala. Woody Bay station, at just under 1000 feet was the highest station on the former Southern Railway network. The railway opened in 1898 and closed on 29th September 1935. The next day, a Woody bay resident and admirer of the railway, sent a wreath of bronze Chrysanthemums to be placed on the buffer stops at the line's terminus at Barnstaple Town station. The message with it read. "Perchance, it is not dead but sleepeth". 77 years later to the day, you can see it is very much alive. The mile of track in use at the moment will soon be added to by another five miles or so. The longer term aim is to re-open the entire 19 miles from Barnstaple to Lynton. The short stretch already gives a taste of the beautiful scenery the line will offer. This is not a pipe dream and I was struck by the very professional set up of the whole thing, so much so, I joined as a member!.. Replica locos are in the process of being built, two original coaches are being restored and civil engineers Arup are on board to asses reinstatement or repair of the line's bridges and track bed. Two of the engines seen, "Britomart" and "Lilla" are visiting from the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales. These are industrial engines that spent their working lives in Welsh slate quarries. The four original locos that worked the L&B were much bigger affairs. The Ffestiniog have built a replica called "Lyd" Have a look for yourself at the plans for the railway at www.lynton-rail.co.uk
Update: The railway featured in the brilliant Michael Portillo series "Great British Railway Journeys" broadcast on BBC2 31st January 2013..
January 2013. Another section of track bed purchased.. Rowley Cross to Parracombe embankment.
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Very nice, well filmed and well edited video about this fantastic little narrow gauge railway. I enjoyed that video very much. Thumbs up! :)
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