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lynbarn liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

I think the plan is to work with the local authorities and people to work out what the best fit and solution would be having first demonstrated need and net benefit.

lynbarn liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

Other restoration businesses specialising in “the conservation, repair and restoration” of heritage items, including “railway carriages in several gauges” are available! ;) Tom

lynbarn replied to the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

Sounds like a job for Boston Lodge

lynbarn liked StoneRoad's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

Ummm, want to work on those ! Being what I think is teak, they should be fixable by a specialist. If can't get teak, then one of the Iroko type timbers should be a suitable substitute. mostly 'cos Cleminson running gear.

lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

Without comment on any particular location, “getting people out” hasn’t been a particular problem at Woody Bay, so I don’t see why it has to be a major issue at the Barnstaple end. The railway would be selling primarily to tourists, not...

lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

I stand corrected, I was sure that the plan was to get back to Pilton Yard

lynbarn liked Meatman's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

Hole Ground is not part of what was Pilton Yard, it is land behind the Social Club

lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

That is exactly what I was hinting at, and the topography around Barnstaple does not help either, which has sprawled outwards since 1935. Looking at the OS Map of the area, there is some land south of Snapper that, if available, could become a...

lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

If by Hole Ground you mean what is now the Barnstaple Social Club, I would regard that as not to be touched, given the significant social needs of the area; the Pilton car park may also be quite challenging. But my thoughts are more that, as...

lynbarn liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

Pilton would be an ideal location for a car park - it already IS one!

lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

I agree, since the holegroud project was undertaken, the last time I was there, the old offices have been taken over by a children's day centre, and somehow I can't see a useful community asset such as a children's day centre wanting to vacate...

lynbarn liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

Access and parking is the critical issue, and your assessment is spot on. Those out of town locations are fine for very occasional use, but not so good for an operational railway.

lynbarn liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

Barnstaple is a town; Pilton Yard is a short walk from the centre and the bus station - Barnstaple Junction is a lovely idea but misses the point. If starting out of town, then parking is the key issue. Having visited Snapper, Chelfham and...

lynbarn liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.

Five Cleminsons remain of which one is a body only. N40 (1st Class) from Collection X now stored at VoR in poor condition. N41 ( " ) body only messroom/store Douglas shed since 1965. Recently refurbished and repainted. N42...