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ross replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Dousland, indeed. I did not mean Yelverton at all. The Burrator Inn is a splendid establishment, I literally lived there when we were surveying the prison. There was a halt above the Burrator dam, and it is more of a destination than...
Dec 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM -
Fred Kerr liked Chris86's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.
Great photos! The Stanier mogul is a stunning machine- saw it at the SVR last year, the paintwork is a work of art in itself.
Dec 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM -
Big Al replied to the thread Steam Dreams 2026.
The other factor that Network Rail isn't bothered about but loco owners care a great deal about is the path that the train runs in. Water (and coal) consumption are dictated by how the locomotive is worked and the extent of stop/start running....
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I thought the Redlake tramway was a 3ft gauge line, but then what the hell do I know :Saywhat:
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM -
lynbarn liked ross's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
If it is moneyed madness with a railway theme.... I'd take the "no L&BR" bit seriously. Why not a reinstated line from Princetown down to Burrator? with a possible extension toward Yelverton. Fantastic scenery, unobstructed route. Possible local...
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM -
lynbarn liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
A bucket of gin, several good books, a blanket, frequent stops…..
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM -
The Dainton Banker replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Princetown to Yelverton, yes. No point in stopping the line at Burrator. Town to town would be better. As well as Burrator add Dousland as a halt (good pub !) Redlake tramway is a favourite of mine. Ran from just outside South Brent (not...
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread [Jan 3, 2026] Swanage Railway Winter Warm Up - Jan 3rd and 4th 2026 (Dorset).
Thanks, must check my images more carefully, plus as so recent shows old age is creeping up.:)
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM -
5944 liked ross's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
If it is moneyed madness with a railway theme.... I'd take the "no L&BR" bit seriously. Why not a reinstated line from Princetown down to Burrator? with a possible extension toward Yelverton. Fantastic scenery, unobstructed route. Possible local...
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
