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Posts by Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

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One month to go! Don't forget our gala has so much more than our line up of 10 amazing engines. There’s food and drink for all tastes, our garden and miniature railway', vintage vehicles, and other attractions in the marquee. Book now! www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

7 months ago 3 1 0 0
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Our latest film is up on YouTube, a rainy round up from Woody Bay with insider information on Sir George’s annual inspection, Pilton’s repaint, the whereabouts of Axe, our new rail trail and, the carriage shelter. Link in bio. #exmoor #northdevon #heritagesteam #steamrailway #narrowgauge

7 months ago 5 1 0 0
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The 4th of our guest engines at the September Gala is the diminutive 'Faith' making a very welcome return to the L&B at Woody Bay. Book now for 'Narrow Gauge, the Wider Story' here - www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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The third of our four guest engines at the September gala (27th and 28th) is Boothby, making its first ever visit to Woody Bay with its accompanying toast rack carriage. Book now at www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Our rail trail is now open As part of the national Railway 200 celebrations we've installed a rail trail across our sites

Our brand new rail trail at Woody Bay, Killington Lane, Blackmoor and Chelfham is new open. It gives some fascinating insights into the social and technical history of the L&BR. More details here www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/ou...

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Peter Pan makes a welcome return to Woody Bay at our gala over the weekend of September 27th and 28th. You can book tickets and find out more about our 'narrow gauge, the wider story' event here www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

7 months ago 13 2 0 0
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Chaloner is one of our special guest engines at the upcoming Autumn Gala on the last weekend in September. Find out more about this special locomotive and how you can advance book your tickets at www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Pilton looks amazing Yesterday our L&BR workhorse Pilton rolled out into the summer sunshine resplendent in its new grey livery. Our ever-hardworking 'paint sho...

Our gala is coming up at the end of September where you’ll be able to see our international line-up of guest and home engines. One of our really useful engines, Pilton which will be at the gala showed off its new livery at Woody Bay yesterday. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/pi...

8 months ago 5 2 0 0

Lovely pics! ❤️

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The 10th engine announced for our 2025 Autumn Gala, the diminutive 0-4-2T ‘Faith’. Book now! www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

8 months ago 13 2 0 0
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A very special day for Henry Last Saturday, Henry our railway collecting dog, had a very special visit from Ian Roome, the MP for North Devon.  Ian presented Henry with a&...

A very special day for Henry our railway collecting dog - film and history. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/a-...

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L&BR 'A social history through time' event, 21st Sept. 2025 We're very pleased to be working with Exmoor National Park with an interactive event on the social history of the Lynton and Barrnstaple Railway....

Diary date, upcoming event 21st Sept. at the Exmoor National Park centre in Lynmouth. Booking is recommended ⬇️

www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/lb...

8 months ago 6 0 0 0
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Help us restore Barnstaple Town signal box by donating to our appeal Can you help us restore Barnstaple Town signal box and contribute to the appeal

NEWS! We've just launched our appeal to restore the Barnstaple Town signal box. You can find out more information at the link below including a very special episode of 'Steam on the Moor' with the volunteers who are working hard on the project.

www.lynton-rail.co.uk/barnstaple-t...

8 months ago 14 5 0 0
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Our new webcams are live! Hop on over to our website and the news for details. The L&B everywhere all the time! #exmoor #northdevon #heritagerail #steamrailway #narrowgauge #railcam

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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Steam on the Moor, Episode 21: Putting on a show
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Steam on the Moor, Episode 21: Putting on a show YouTube video by Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

Dinosaurs! Narrow gauge! It’s all in our latest YouTube video!
youtu.be/T00RS9LJHFo

8 months ago 2 2 0 0
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Channel 4 filming at Woody Bay Today an independent TV production company were filming at Woody Bay for a forthcoming Channel 4 series in connection with Railway 200. T...

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www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/ch...

9 months ago 6 1 0 0
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Support the General Manager's Fund For around the price of a cup of coffee or a pint per month you can directly help the railway you love. Our General Manager’s Fund is use...

For around the price of a cup of coffee or a pint per month you can directly help the railway you love.
For the first time ever you can support us with a regular monthly donation or one-off contribution with simple sign-up via our secure online platform.

www.lynton-rail.co.uk/support-the-...

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Here’s the first completed section of the gabion wall, part of our carriage shelter project at Woody Bay. You can see more pictures on our website and find out how you can help support us #exmoor #northdevon #steamrailway #heritagerail #railway200 www.lynton-rail.co.uk/carriage-she...

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A very special episode of 'Steam on the Moor' from 1935 Today we've reached Episode 20 in our Steam on the Moor series, quite an achivement. To mark this landmark our Trustee, Giles Perkins introduce...

A very special episode of ‘Steam on the Moor’ over on YouTube takes us back to the last days of the railway on 1935
www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/a-...

9 months ago 6 1 0 0
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Oily Ted’s bringing Sir George Newnes round slowly this morning, he hopes to see you later!

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Over on YouTube a very special episode of ‘Steam on the Moor’ - How to drive a steam loco
youtu.be/zAkPqTYv5e4

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We're back after a short hiatus with Episode 17 of our Steam on the Moor series. Our General Manager gives us a sneak peek on Van 23 before talking about our brand new mini-museum in café and the upcoming Railway 200 rail trail which will be installed shortly across our sites.

youtu.be/z3QWK3yrmpk

1 year ago 6 0 0 0
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The technical description for yesterday’s filming of the next episode of Steam on the Moor, “Otter’s pocket”. Great to see our lovely visitors brave the weather and still have a great time! #exmoor #northdevon #heritagerailway

1 year ago 10 1 0 0
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Don’t forget, this Sunday, we’d love to see you! ⬇️

1 year ago 3 1 0 0
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Buy 2025 All Day Tickets (Standard Timetable) Tickets online - Lynton and Barnstaple Railway View 2025 All Day Tickets (Standard Timetable) from Lynton and Barnstaple Railway.

We’re doing the final preparations for our 2025 opening next Tuesday 1st of April.
The first service at 10:45, see our website for the full timetable, PLUS remember, kids and digs travel for free!
Tickets are available to pre-book now: at lyntonandbarnstaplerailway.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

1 year ago 6 1 0 0
Lynton Barnstaple Railway, Steam on the Moor, Episode 16: Back to (train) school
Lynton Barnstaple Railway, Steam on the Moor, Episode 16: Back to (train) school YouTube video by Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

We've just published the latest edition of 'Steam on the Moor' over on YouTube. As we prepare for the upcoming season which starts on April 1st we have a look at what happens at our "train school".

youtu.be/zgCihRVhxm8

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There's a lovely 8-page feature on the L&B in the latest edition of Trackside magazine, available now at newsagents or as a digital version online here tracksidemag.co.uk

1 year ago 4 0 0 0
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A month to go until our Volunteer drop in at Woody Bay, pop along for a chat on how your skills could help us. You can always enquire here too! www.lynton-rail.co.uk/volunteers-w...

1 year ago 6 1 0 0
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Follow the recent granting of planning permission we've just launched the Carriage Shelter Appeal. We need your help to get this essential building completed before the Winter. Please visit our dedicated appeals page where you can find out more and donate. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/carriage-she...

1 year ago 3 1 0 0
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The frames for Van 23 (our goods / guards van) arrived at Woody Bay today and were lifted onto temporary transport bogies for movement to the shed for assembly of brake gear and other components. #narrowgauge #steamrailway #exmoor #northdevon

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