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Work in Progress: 18th April

Apr
19
2013

A truly historic week in the rebirth of the L&BR with the delivery of the two historic carriages No.s 7 & 17.

With great interest the regular volunteers enjoyed their chance to look over the carriages as they receive the finishing touches to the braking gear whilst inside the shed. It was a busy day itself on the railway with the visitors about as well as a walking party reserving part of the train for their trip to Killington Lane and subsequent walk around Parracombe.

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North Devon Journal on Heritage Coaches

Apr
19
2013

This week's North Devon Journal includes this article about the arrival of coaches 7 and 17, see the article on-line HERE, with several more photos

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Work in Progress: 11th April

Apr
17
2013

Slightly later than usual here is the Work in Progress report for Thursday 11th April

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The Heritage Carriages: 22 April, More Video

Apr
15
2013

Heritage Coaches Update - 19th April


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Easter Working Weekend Report

Apr
07
2013

Firstly a huge thank you to all who turned out to make this a hugely successful weekend. Over the course of  the three days we were joined by some 30 volunteers, who between them clocked up in excess of 360 hours of hard graft. That's in addition to the flying start made by the Thursday Gang. Well done all!

It was pleasing to note the number of new faces we were able to welcome this weekend. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.

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Kids Fun Day - March 31st

Apr
06
2013

Well! What a day!  Could have done with the weather being a bit warmer but the cold wind couldn’t deter our hardier visitors. The marquee was set up with tables of various activities aimed at children, including cake decorating, clay modelling, face painting and a Treasure Map game. As we had the heater blasting out warm air it was warmer in than out.

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Platform Furniture

Apr
01
2013

Historic pictures of Woody Bay station show that, beside the wall-mounted post box, was a Nestlés chocolate vending machine. Similar machines were installed at stations and similar venues throughout the country, from which, by depositing one penny (that is 1d - or £1/240), a bar of chocolate could be obtained!

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Work in Progress: 28th March

Mar
28
2013

The first day of this winter's Easter working weekend began after yet more overnight snowfall on Exmoor. It was still cold, and today's volunteers were well dressed up for the outdoor work on offer.

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