@lyntonbarnstaple
The official account of the L&BR, the historic narrow gauge steam railway in North Devon’s glorious Exmoor National Park. Info., links, news, shop & tickets: https://linktr.ee/lyntonandbarnstaple
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/...
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
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/...
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/...
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...
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/...
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/...
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...
Lovely pics! ❤️
The 10th engine announced for our 2025 Autumn Gala, the diminutive 0-4-2T ‘Faith’. Book now! www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/...
A very special day for Henry our railway collecting dog - film and history. www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/a-...
Diary date, upcoming event 21st Sept. at the Exmoor National Park centre in Lynmouth. Booking is recommended ⬇️
www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/lb...
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...
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
Dinosaurs! Narrow gauge! It’s all in our latest YouTube video!
youtu.be/T00RS9LJHFo
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-...
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...
A very special episode of ‘Steam on the Moor’ over on YouTube takes us back to the last days of the railway on 1935
www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/a-...
Oily Ted’s bringing Sir George Newnes round slowly this morning, he hopes to see you later!
Over on YouTube a very special episode of ‘Steam on the Moor’ - How to drive a steam loco
youtu.be/zAkPqTYv5e4
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
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
Don’t forget, this Sunday, we’d love to see you! ⬇️
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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
