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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    Looking at the interactive Google map an alternative route to the east of the village should be feasible. And some of the land south of the...
    Post by: DcB, Feb 28, 2026 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    But if the only way to proceed to open the line from Blackmoor Gate to Woody Bay, then the ENPA should consider it. It could be in time the...
    Post by: DcB, Feb 28, 2026 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

    My Grandfather and Aunt used to live at Sticklepath. My view is there is potential for good parking at Blackmoor Gate. There is a major problem...
    Post by: DcB, Feb 28, 2026 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    From the press release an early train? https://watercressline.co.uk/our-trains/diesel-locomotives/class-150-sprinter-unit-no-150231/ "The Class...
    Post by: DcB, Jan 8, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Looking at the satellite maps image there seems to be some points left on the main track leading to the sidings, but the lifted track and new...
    Post by: DcB, Jan 8, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Looking up the Perenco Wytch Farm site https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wytch_Farm The previous owners BP were sympathetic and donated to the Swanage...
    Post by: DcB, Jan 8, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    If staying at Swanage it could be another train trip to a beautiful location. The new lights evening at the pool looks good especially if it could...
    Post by: DcB, Jan 5, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The price has dropped from about £40 last year to £24, which is better for families. The booking details says pajamas can still be worn, even...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 17, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Even more complicated "The Swanage Railway Trust have pledged to match fund all donations received to meet our £180,000 target, so for every...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 13, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    So the surplus for the year will be different to the operating profit and project costs? The carriage shed was completed, but there is a new...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 13, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Presumably the Floor Mill workshop are making progress with 120's boiler? Looks like the Herston workshop will be busy with the return of 30053...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 8, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I expect the members of the Drummond Society will be glad just to get 30053 back in revenue earning service soon. Thanks Tom and 8126 for the...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    So did the Hudswell Clarke "Gothenburg" loco, now used for "Thomas" at ELR have some kind of push pull operation where a turning loop was...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    True, next chance for a trip to the River Frome bridge will be either one of the 2026 diesel or steam galas, dates to be confirmed, or the next...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 2, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Would be good to have a push pull steam train to run to the River Frome bridge (if the chance of reopening services to and from Wareham is not...
    Post by: DcB, Oct 2, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK