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  1. Flying Phil liked saddle-tank's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I notice this line in your post , but I have yet to see your name come up on the planning portal for support to the railway. I assume it's just a delay on thier website and you have put in a quick supportive comment on the national parks...

    Aug 22, 2026 at 12:26 PM

  2. Flying Phil liked S.A.C. Martin's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    Please do be patient with us as we work out the details. I have noted my inbox and responded as best I can but have and will continue to refer people to the press statement above and to refer to our communications officer. Please do not reach...

    Aug 22, 2026 at 11:59 AM

  3. Flying Phil replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    Having been a long time supporter of 35025 (from its GCR days) I was very pleased that SLL did take it on and proceeded with its preservation and protection. I am even more pleased that MNLPS are to restore it to Main Line running...eventually...

    Aug 22, 2026 at 11:53 AM

  4. Flying Phil liked 5944's post in the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    Offer accepted! [ATTACH]

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  5. Flying Phil attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] With cooler weather we had five people working earlier today. More small jobs were done on #676 in the shed and we are waiting for the new "W" iron to be delivered before we can finish the floor and put the new fixed end on....

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  6. Flying Phil replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    I believe 35025 will stay a bit longer at Sellindge as there is a strong team there. I believe that Herston works is the SLL "bottleneck" and is likely busy for the next three or four years....or more.

    Aug 18, 2026 at 5:49 PM

  7. Flying Phil replied to the thread 35025 Brocklebank Line.

    There is news about 35025, as SLL shareholders are being asked to approve the transfer of Brocklebank Line to the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society (they own and run "Clan Line"). As 35025 had fallen behind both Sidmouth and Sir...

    Aug 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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