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Olympic Torch Convoy: 21st May

May
21
2012
The Olympic Flame did indeed pass-by Woody Bay Station today.

Unfortunately they could not be persuaded to stop, so the view was only of the large convoy of vehicles making their way from Combe Martin to Lynton.

We understand that local towns and villages, where the flame was carried through the streets by runners, were packed with spectators, enjoying the timely return of warm weather. Several visitors enjoyed a train ride and refreshments at Woody Bay today, mainly people who were on their way to see the Torch Relay through Lynton.
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Work in Progress: 17th May

May
20
2012
After the hectic Vintage Vehicle Weekend at Woody Bay it was up to the Thursday Gang to take down and store the signs, fences and marquees. Picnic tables were moved back ready for our visitors.  All this work was carried out before lunch with everything put away for next time.


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Essex - Heritage Coaches Open Day in Photos

May
18
2012
The Heritage Coaches of the L&BR were on view at the Great Yeldham Transport Museum Open Day, on Sunday 20th May 2012 from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm.

A steady stream of visitors came along to see the great progress that has been made restoring the coaches, and to meet new and old friends. It was a great day.

For further details and directions, see the museum website, HERE
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Spring Vintage Weekend Photos - Updated Tuesday 22nd May

May
18
2012


First photo of the weekend from Fred Westaway. A Bugatti Roadster, Ford Cortina 1600E, Daimler Dart and a Triumph Roadster are all lined up in the spring sunshine. 
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Chelfham Station Open Day Photos: Sunday 13 May

May
18
2012

As part of the very busy L&B weekend, what with the Vintage Vehicle Weekend event at Woody Bay, the Trust members' AGM at Lynton on the Saturday evening and the Exmoor Associates meeting and trackwalk at Snapper, another small event took place at the L&B's second station at Chelfham.

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Work in Progress: 10th May

May
17
2012
A very busy day with all the preparations for the forthcoming Vintage Weekend at Woody Bay. Signs were brought down from storage upstairs in the shed, an extra marquee was erected for the 'Beer Tent', fences were also positioned to marshal the expected crowds. Grass areas were also cut and a general tidy up of the site took place.
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NWAG visit Lynbridge in its new home.

May
17
2012
Many L&B fans will be aware of the iconic L&B-themed “Lynbridge” model layout of the late Henry Holdsworth, which was featured in the L&B Magazine in the past. On Sunday 13th May 2012, whilst others were enjoying the Vintage Gala at Woody Bay, a handful of L&B North West Group members made the shorter journey to rural Staffordshire to see some of Henry Holdsworth’s fine models. ......

To read more and see the photos Click HERE.
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Lyn's new boiler in photos

May
11
2012
The Lyn Project is gradually gaining steam, with the latest Members' Newsletter now available to all from the 762 Club website, HERE. 

Some tantalising glimpses of the work-in-progress on the Baldwin's new boiler can be seen HERE.
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New L&B Book now available at Woody Bay

May
10
2012

The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Measured and Drawn - a 20 year Labour of Love - A beautiful volume of meticulously prepared and finely detailed drawings describes every detail of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, as it was before it's closure in 1935. 

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Summer Sunday and Bank Holiday Bus Service to Lynton & Lynmouth

May
08
2012
Lynton and Lynmouth will be more accessible over the summer months now a bus company has agreed to create Sunday and bank holiday services from Barnstaple.

The 310 service from Barnstaple to Lynton, which is operated by Filers, will now have buses running four times a day on Sundays and public holidays until September 23.

The extra services will start on June 3, and will be entirely funded by Filers.

Devon County Councillor Andrea Davis has championed the idea and is delighted with the decision.
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