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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. Balmoral

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    A couple of random things:

    The planning application to reopen the 3. 3 mile Bristol to Portishead line is 80,000 pages long.

    In general, I understand that Railways have steaming agreements in place for any loco's they run on their line and that those agreements are negotiated so that both sides are happy with the terms. I am sure that, if the agreement runs beyond the loco's ticket then there will be terms in place for how the overhaul is managed and funded. Without sight of the agreement is question, a commentary on the merit or otherwise of the terms would be speculative.

    Wouldn't you think a railway of the length and operating timetable of the L&B would need three locos with at least two in ticket. If so, how fantastic would it be to see the Baldwin and two MWs making up the L&B fleet one fine day?
     
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    That just replicates the planning restrictions regarding Kingscote on the Bluebell doesn't it. Seemed to have worked there fine for years.
     
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