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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

One month to go! Don't forget our gala has so much more than our line up of 10 amazing engines. There’s food and drink for all tastes, our garden and miniature railway', vintage vehicles, and other attractions in the marquee. Book now! www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Our latest film is up on YouTube, a rainy round up from Woody Bay with insider information on Sir George’s annual inspection, Pilton’s repaint, the whereabouts of Axe, our new rail trail and, the carriage shelter. Link in bio. #exmoor #northdevon #heritagesteam #steamrailway #narrowgauge

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

The 4th of our guest engines at the September Gala is the diminutive 'Faith' making a very welcome return to the L&B at Woody Bay. Book now for 'Narrow Gauge, the Wider Story' here - www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

The third of our four guest engines at the September gala (27th and 28th) is Boothby, making its first ever visit to Woody Bay with its accompanying toast rack carriage. Book now at www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Our brand new rail trail at Woody Bay, Killington Lane, Blackmoor and Chelfham is new open. It gives some fascinating insights into the social and technical history of the L&BR. More details here www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/ou...

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Our rail trail is now open

As part of the national Railway 200 celebrations we've installed a rail trail across our sites

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Peter Pan makes a welcome return to Woody Bay at our gala over the weekend of September 27th and 28th. You can book tickets and find out more about our 'narrow gauge, the wider story' event here www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Chaloner is one of our special guest engines at the upcoming Autumn Gala on the last weekend in September. Find out more about this special locomotive and how you can advance book your tickets at www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Our gala is coming up at the end of September where you’ll be able to see our international line-up of guest and home engines. One of our really useful engines, Pilton which will be at the gala showed off its new livery at Woody Bay yesterday. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/pi...

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Pilton looks amazing

Yesterday our L&BR workhorse Pilton rolled out into the summer sunshine resplendent in its new grey livery. Our ever-hardworking 'paint sho...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The 10th engine announced for our 2025 Autumn Gala, the diminutive 0-4-2T ‘Faith’. Book now! www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

NEWS! We've just launched our appeal to restore the Barnstaple Town signal box. You can find out more information at the link below including a very special episode of 'Steam on the Moor' with the volunteers who are working hard on the project. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/barnstaple-t...

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Help us restore Barnstaple Town signal box by donating to our appeal

Can you help us restore Barnstaple Town signal box and contribute to the appeal

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Our new webcams are live! Hop on over to our website and the news for details. The L&B everywhere all the time! #exmoor #northdevon #heritagerail #steamrailway #narrowgauge #railcam

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

For around the price of a cup of coffee or a pint per month you can directly help the railway you love. For the first time ever you can support us with a regular monthly donation or one-off contribution with simple sign-up via our secure online platform. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/support-the-...

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Support the General Manager's Fund

For around the price of a cup of coffee or a pint per month you can directly help the railway you love. Our General Manager’s Fund is use...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Here’s the first completed section of the gabion wall, part of our carriage shelter project at Woody Bay. You can see more pictures on our website and find out how you can help support us #exmoor #northdevon #steamrailway #heritagerail #railway200 www.lynton-rail.co.uk/carriage-she...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Oily Ted’s bringing Sir George Newnes round slowly this morning, he hopes to see you later!

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Over on YouTube a very special episode of ‘Steam on the Moor’ - How to drive a steam loco youtu.be/zAkPqTYv5e4

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We're back after a short hiatus with Episode 17 of our Steam on the Moor series. Our General Manager gives us a sneak peek on Van 23 before talking about our brand new mini-museum in café and the upcoming Railway 200 rail trail which will be installed shortly across our sites. youtu.be/z3QWK3yrmpk

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The technical description for yesterday’s filming of the next episode of Steam on the Moor, “Otter’s pocket”. Great to see our lovely visitors brave the weather and still have a great time! #exmoor #northdevon #heritagerailway

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Don’t forget, this Sunday, we’d love to see you! ⬇️

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

We’re doing the final preparations for our 2025 opening next Tuesday 1st of April. The first service at 10:45, see our website for the full timetable, PLUS remember, kids and digs travel for free! Tickets are available to pre-book now: at lyntonandbarnstaplerailway.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

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Buy 2025 All Day Tickets (Standard Timetable) Tickets online - Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

View 2025 All Day Tickets (Standard Timetable) from Lynton and Barnstaple Railway.

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We've just published the latest edition of 'Steam on the Moor' over on YouTube. As we prepare for the upcoming season which starts on April 1st we have a look at what happens at our "train school". youtu.be/zgCihRVhxm8

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Lynton Barnstaple Railway, Steam on the Moor, Episode 16: Back to (train) school

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

There's a lovely 8-page feature on the L&B in the latest edition of Trackside magazine, available now at newsagents or as a digital version online here tracksidemag.co.uk

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A month to go until our Volunteer drop in at Woody Bay, pop along for a chat on how your skills could help us. You can always enquire here too! www.lynton-rail.co.uk/volunteers-w...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Follow the recent granting of planning permission we've just launched the Carriage Shelter Appeal. We need your help to get this essential building completed before the Winter. Please visit our dedicated appeals page where you can find out more and donate. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/carriage-she...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The frames for Van 23 (our goods / guards van) arrived at Woody Bay today and were lifted onto temporary transport bogies for movement to the shed for assembly of brake gear and other components. #narrowgauge #steamrailway #exmoor #northdevon

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We’ve just published the latest episode of ‘Steam on the Moor’ over on YouTube. With a focus on the recent successful planning permission for our much needed carriage shelter, the film gives details of how it will be situated at Woody Bay. Grab a cuppa and have a watch! youtu.be/0sPmCSO0VT0

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway, Steam on the Moor, Episode 15: Carriage shelter update

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Have you ever considered volunteering? Got an interest in the history and heritage of Exmoor? Why not pop in and see us at Woody Bay on Sunday 6th April for a chat - all ages over 14 welcome, full details in the poster. #volunteer #exmoor #northdevon #heritage #steamrailway #narrowgauge

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It’s here! The latest edition of our magazine, free to members. 60 beautiful pages packed with news, history and photos old and new. Join us to get yours, details in our Linktree. #exmoor #devon #narrowgauge #heritagerailway #steamrailway

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Lovely afternoon shooting for the next ‘Steam on the Moor’ film with our volunteers who came from far and wide for the January work weekend. As well as readying Woody Bay for the upcoming season, this weekend has all been about laying brand new rail. #devon #exmoor #narrowgauge #heritagetailway

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

An early start on Thursday prior to the working weekend with rail replacement on and adjacent to bridge 67 with new 40’ lengths. Some adjustment to sleeper spacing required; more to follow. #exmoor #devon #narrowgauge #heritagerailway

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

It’s Thursday so as is tradition in some quarters we thought we’d give you a throwback. This is the lovely live-action puppet based children’s series ‘The Sound Collector’ which came to Woody Bay a few years ago. It’s absolutely charming! www.itv.com/watch/the-so...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Have you ever wondered what happens at the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, over Winter, when the trains aren't running? We take an exclusive behind the scenes tour at Woody Bay showing what it takes to get the railway ready for the 2025 season. youtu.be/lAbd4JoxKXM

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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: Steam on the Moor: Episode 13: What we do in Winter

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Come and join us, we’d love to have you along for the last narrow-gauge adventure! #narrowgauge #heritagerail #devon #exmoor

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Thanks to all of you who follow us on here it’s really appreciated! Enjoy being along with us for the ride on ‘the last narrow-gauge adventure’!

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

It’s our last day of operations today for the season. Oily Ted was helping the crew yesterday getting things ready. He’s a brave chap and doesn’t seem to feel the cold! #oilyted #narrowgauge #heritagerailway #exmoor #devon

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Thanks to all those who have watched our ‘Steam on the Moor’ videos last year! Please consider having a look and liking and subscribing if you like what you see. It all helps the exposure and reach of our little railway! ❤️ Link here : www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

From a damp Woody Bay on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, along with railways right across the UK and beyond, we took part in the 'Whistle Up' at 12 noon on New Year's Day marking the start of the Railway 200 events. youtu.be/3myeeiCsGcg

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

It’s the national Whistle Up as part of the Railway 200 celebrations - come join us at Woody Bay, 12 noon on New Year’s Day! #railway200 #exmoor #narrowgauge #heritagerailway

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Lynton and Barnstaple Railway @lyntonbarnstaple.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

If you’re wanting to decompress after the festivities remember that we’re open from the 28th Dec to the 5th of Jan. On New Year’s Day we’ll be taking part in the kicking off of the Railway 200 celebrations with the national ‘Whistle Up’ at 12 noon. #exmoor #railway200 #narrowgauge #heritagerail

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