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The weather was fine today at Woody Bay for L&Bs 2009 Autumn Gala, and a steady stream of visitors were able to enjoy their day out on Exmoor ...

Tony Nicholson was able to capture a few images of the day:

Exmoor Enterprise, the project body set up by the L&B Trust to manage the extension of the railway from Lynton to Wistlandpound, has made, as part of the process, several presentations to local councils and residents over the last year. The latest presentation was held on Tuesday 15th September 2009 at Parracombe Village PACT (Partners And Communities Together) public meeting. 

Sunday work details at Woody Bay

Bright, sunny weather assisted with the ongoing preparations for the Autumn Gala. With SID newly arrived and work required to prepare her for the Gala there is still plenty to keep everyone fully occupied.

1. Lunchtime outside the shed with train crew, AXE and HEDDON HALL resting between duties.

In preparation for next week's Autumn Gala, Axe has been joined at Woody Bay by Sid - 0-4-0WT Maffei loco no 4127 built in 1925 - owned by a conglomerate of L&B Trust members.

Sid first arrived at Woody Bay in August 2007. After handling the bulk of steam train operation in 2007/08 Sid was withdrawn from service a year later for overhaul of cylinders, wheels and boiler.