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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

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    Why do you think it wasn't? I had enough trouble with the update on the Bratton Fleming Goods Shed construction post! :)
     
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    Forgive me for asking , but how accurate is the goods shed to the original? Size wise, materials, aesthetics etc, I’ve only ever seen 1 grainy picture of the original one, and it’s not a close-up.
     
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    As I understand it, It is similar in size, shape, and external cladding, although with an internal steel frame, more windows, doors, and rooflights. I believe the original had stone-built end-walls, and didn't have any rails running into the building, just alongside.
     
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    It's the same length but approximately 4 feet wider, its of modern steel frame construction, it will have insulated corrugated steel roofing,a cavity block wall to just above DPC level with a dwarf external wall made from recycled bricks from the original Chelfham viaduct parapet walls to support timber framing between the steel uprights,the finished building will be clad with shiplap timber as was the original shed
     
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    20260403_113511254.JPG
     
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    This is a drawing as originally planned, some layout alterations have since been made but in essence this is how the building is planned to look
     
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