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Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by 50044 Exeter, Dec 25, 2009.

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  1. Old Kent Biker

    Old Kent Biker Well-Known Member

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    Peter says he will resign as chair, but will remain a trustee for the remainder of his term, so I believe that is until May 2028?
     
    Old Kent Biker, Jan 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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    Yes, I was meaning as Chair, @Old Kent Biker . I'm surprised Miles didn't resign as a Trustee too, but the focus for the Trust in the near future must surely consist of two things:

    (i) Planning Permission to extend to Parracombe
    (ii) Sorting out the finances of the OSHI/LBBC.

    Good luck to Giles Perkins and Co; I'd advise them to leave the running of the railway to the CIC and focus on these two points.

    Here's to a brighter, less acrimonious future.
     
    Tobbes, Jan 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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    Agh, finally! The official resignation notice is rather disingenuous, in that the last 10 years has been either wasted/ misdirected effort, plus a lot of money going the same way.
    I'm not going to be in any way sentimental about this. It should have happened several years ago.
    Here's to the future. It can only be better.
     
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    Thanks Mr Miles. Good work etc.
    Here's to the future
     
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    I'm also interested in finding out how much money was spent on planning consultancy, the red line fiasco, and what the real exposure to OSHI is. With Miles gone in March, perhaps we'll actually get the truth rather than his half-truths and outright lies.
     
    Tobbes, Jan 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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  6. Pete Thornhill

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    I’m just glad of the timing as it at least means there is something to discuss in the thread rather the inane claptrap of fantasy development of the railway, which did nothing but dilute sensible discussion in the thread and gives everyone an ideal opportunity to return the thread to its subject matter :)
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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    I hope for change, but suspect much of it will be subterranean as work is done to establish the true status of the L&BRT.
     
    35B, Jan 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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    Well, it was, after all, entertainment over the holiday period. However, as 35B has already said, change is coming, and I think the next AGM could be a bit lively if you can make it. I am not sure where we will be by the time it happens, but I hope that a new, open style of management comes forward,
     
    lynbarn, Jan 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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  10. Pete Thornhill

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    You mean clogging the thread for the sake of it as there was nothing noteworthy to discuss? We will have to disagree on that is entertainment….

    Personally, I thought it was an unnecessary distraction which generated several pages of rubbish which certainly wasn’t of benefit to the quality of the thread. Just my opinion.

    Yes it will be interesting to see what changes and although many disagree with the current chairman’s analysis of progress made at least he has facilitated a chance for change.
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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    Well, I think you are going to have to wait to see what happens and what direction the wind blows on this one. Some may say this is great news, but it also has to come with a warning not to wish for what you want, as you may find it not as good as you want. Right now, not every member will be aware of this news, and I am sure this will divide the membership.

    But don't forget that Peter still holds directorships in other parts of the L&BR Family. ie the 762 Club and the Blackmoor (OSHI) PLC, so there is that to dwell on as well, and how is this going to change these relationships if at all?

    For what it is worth, maybe we might want to consider introducing a time limit on how long people can serve on the Trust and the CIC boards
     
    lynbarn, Jan 5, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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