Lynton & Barnstaple
Martin Tester
Martin Tester
Wednesday 24th August 1966
Barnstaple Town Station.
Barnstaple Town Railway Station Barnstaple Town, the first station on the line from Barnstaple Junction to Ilfracombe, was the interchange point with the narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. This had closed in September 1935 which explains the lack of trackwork on the left-hand side of the platform. However, on the far side there is still a single track as the line to Ilfracombe didn't close until October 1970. Copyright Martin Tester.
Pilton Crossing.
Level Crossing on Pilton Causeway, Barnstaple 31 years after the closure of the Lynton & Barnstaple Rly these level crossing gates with their ornate cast iron gate post caps still indicate the route it took through Barnstaple, and across the A39. The gaps in the masonry walls on either side of the gate posts mark the positions of the 2 flights of steps of a footbridge that allowed impatient pedestrians to cross the railway when the gates were closed to road traffic. I'm looking towards Barnstaple Town station. Immediately behind me & on my right the line passes the railway's Pilton Workshops. At some time in the future the re-invigorated L&BR will reach Barnstaple again but at the time of the photograph that would have seemed an outlandish idea! However, it will never reach this far into town & motorists on the A39 will not be delayed - there has just been too much redevelopment & road change on the site of the track bed to make that possible. Copyright Martin Tester.
Bridge over the River Yeo at Raleigh Weir, Barnstaple.
The iron girders of the bridge were no doubt soon removed after the railway closed in September 1935. This was Bridge 8 in the Railway's bridge list. To the immediate right is Rayleigh Weir which marks the highest tidal point on the river.
Bridge over the River Yeo at Raleigh Weir, Barnstaple The iron girders of the bridge were no doubt soon removed after the railway closed in September 1935. This was Bridge 8 in the Railway's bridge list. To the immediate right is Rayleigh Weir which marks the highest tidal point on the river.
We are delighted to have these old and very valuable views of the L & B. Very many thanks to you Martin for sending these and allowing our viewers to savour them.
On the rails
New Shunter at Rocks
Phil Hadley
New Shunter at Rocks
Phil Hadley
Dear Keith,
On today's rounds the shunter had found its way to the rails. EM 8th June 2023.
Cheers, Phil Hadley.
On today's rounds the shunter had found its way to the rails. EM 8th June 2023.
Cheers, Phil Hadley.
Looking brand new. 08752 New shunter at Rocks on the rails. 8th June 2023 Copyright Phil Hadley
Many thanks Phil.
Martin Scane at
Westbury
Westbury
Another trip up to Wiltshire and another quiet 30 mins at Westbury. Lots of Colas locos in view with the nearest 66 seemingly attracting interest among the railwaymen.
Westbury - 66848 receives attention. 9th June 2023. Copyright Martin Scane.
Westbury 66129 on heavy ballast movements. 9th June 2023. Copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks Martin - yet another football trip!!