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  1. Breva replied to the thread The late Paul Rileys 15 inch Duchess of Devonshire,.

    There's a DB class 50 one-third scale ( I think) currently looked after by the VSM in Beekbergen, Holland. The owner died, but it has its boiler. Now what?

    Aug 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM
  2. Breva replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    I see it as a function room, eg bar during galas, or for hire / ceremonies. Our commercial people need to see it when it's finished, and then hopefully that will stimulate ideas. Previously there was a weed covered hole where it now stands, so...

    Aug 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
  3. Breva liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.

    Thanks for posting these links to the blog updates, much appreciated and it is great to see the work being done in the various areas along the route.

    Aug 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM
  4. Breva liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    From what I hear, mid-September is the next scheduled p/way session.

    Aug 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
  5. Breva replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    There's an interesting article in the L&B magazine 126. The fill looks to be fairly rocky. The main issue would be the capacity of the culvert, a pair 3ft wide each. As the embankment fill progressed the embankment shifted and the culverts...

    Aug 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
  6. Breva replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    That sounds appropriate. It's only a stream at that stage, isn't it?

    Aug 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM
  7. Breva replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    What are the plans for reinstating Paracoombe bank?

    Aug 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
  8. Breva liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I dropped in and paid a first visit yesterday on our way back from holiday, so a few impressions. Firstly, on the positive side - the setting of Woody Bay is divine, and the place oozes SR atmosphere. [ATTACH] The necessary additions that...

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