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I am currently undertaking a cosmetic restoration on the above engine's sister, 172L 'Townsend Hook' (based at Amberley Museum). If anyone knows where William Finlay is or how I can contact the owner(s) this information would be greatly appreciated.

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Following unloading on Wednesday 15th, it is intended Lyd will complete a trial run on Thursday 16th.

Providing this trial run is satisfactory, it is anticipated that Lyd will haul some public trains on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th. Lyd will then haul all public trains on Sunday 19th September.

All LSR trains hauled by Lyd will be top and tailed with a resident Quarry Hunslet - either Lilian or Covertcoat.

It is intended that trains will run to the normal hourly timetable - however if there is sufficient demand on the day trains will run to a more intensive timetable.

No pre-booking required, no additional charge to ride behind Lyd, no park and ride miles from the station. Come along and ride behind a replica Southern loco on Southern territory for the first time.

Keep an eye on the LSR website for further updates or any changes - [www.launcestonsr.co.uk]]]> comahoney General Narrow Gauge Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:31:34 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1817,1817#msg-1817 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1817,1817#msg-1817 Da Lat– the beauty of highland Vietnam – is the most graceful in winter. Da Lat is covered by the mix of fog and sunshine. Wild flower anemones pave all road one fresh yellow. Tourists knit hands in warm gloves admire the dream of Da Lat.
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How many of us thought that, 75 years after the L&B’s closure, everyone would now have the opportunity to ride into Woody Bay behind an engine of the type that was used on the L&B and in the last carriage to leave Woody Bay Station on 29th September 1935?

As well as the visiting L&B steam loco replica LYD, our resident steam locos, AXE and SID, will be in action and there will also be Real Ales, a Hog Roast, Model Marquee and free entertainment for the kids, and maybe one or two surprises as well.

LYD and the heritage coaches will run alternately with AXE and the resident coaches during the day.

The 'first ever' LYD train will be on Saturday 26th at 9 am. Tickets for this unique occasion will be £20.

Tickets to ride in the Heritage Train are only £5 at other times during the Gala Weekend and seats will be allocated in the L&B Coach first and then in the Ffestiniog coach if the L&B coach is full.

LYD tickets can only be purchased with Gala Entry tickets. With fewer than 40 seats on each heritage train we strongly advise booking your seat in advance.

Park & Ride will be operating from the market site at Blackmoor Gate and from Caffyns Halt with only Blue Badge parking available at Woody Bay Station. There is no parking at Woody Bay.

Gala entry tickets cover Park & Ride, entry to the site and all-day travel behind AXE (subject to capacity).

If for any reason we cannot operate the heritage train, refunds will be available on entry.


Locomotive LYD

Built largely at Boston Lodge, and destined for service on the Ffestiniog and WelshHighland Railways, LYD was first steamed in June 2010, and is the culmination of a fifteen years plus project to build a replica L&B locomotive. These fine engines were last seen in operation in 1935, after which the line closed and the locos were scrapped - with the exception of one which was exported to Brazil and never seen again.

In the early part of the 20th Century the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway formed, arguably, the most sophisticated development of the British narrow gauge. Its story has been told in numerous books and articles, culminating in the unhappy closure in 1935. It was a line connected in many people’s minds with Sunny West Country holidays. This may account for the enormous nostalgia on a par with other lost lines such as the Somerset and Dorset, and for the large number of period amateur photographs. These often featured the three elegant locomotives purpose built for the line in 1897, followed by a fourth in 1925.

One or two of the project supporters actually rode on the line in their childhood. Many who missed the opportunity dream of recreating similar scenes from the past for the benefit of present and future generations. These ambitious proposals have now becoming reality.


[www.ffestiniograilway.co.uk]


Ffestiniog Railway Carriage No.14, Ex-L&B No. 15

One of 16 carriages built especially for the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway in 1897 by the Bristol Wagon & Carriage Co. L&B No. 15 was delivered as a brake third, but was soon altered to a composite. When the L&B was sold to the Southern Railway in 1922, this carriage was renumbered No. 6993. As part of the last train, it was the last coach to leave Woody Bay at approximately 8:20pm Sunday 29th September 1935. After closure the carriage was purchased by a local farmer who kept it on a short length of track on the trackbed north of Snapper Halt. It was used by evacuees during the war, and later as a hen house, before being bought by the Ffestiniog Railway in 1959. It was transported to Boston Lodge where it was rebuilt into a buffet car. It has now operated in North Wales for longer than it operated on the L&B. Returning to Devon for a brief visit after more than 50 years.


Ffestiniog Railway Carriage No.102

As the profile of this and other centenary stock is based on that of the former Lynton and Barnstaple Carriage 14, combined with the spacious interiors, significantly larger than previous FR carriages, they were given the affectionate nickname, "The Barns".

A First Class Observation carriage similar to 100 and 101 – No.102 entered service in August 2005 - the 50th anniversary of the restoration of passenger trains in 1955. Fitted with moveable seats and tables in the observation end to allow wheelchairs to be accommodated, it is sumptuously appointed and also provided with heating.

The visit of this loco and carriages – the first time ever to another railway – has only been made possible through to the massive support and assistance given by Paul Lewin and his team at the Ffestiniog Railway as well as from the FR Company and Trust. The L&B wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for this unprecedented show of solidarity by one of the “old guard” to one of the newcomers.


More Information:
Ffestiniog: [www.ffestiniograilway.co.uk]
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Is there are evidence to support that assumption? In the days before the Phyllis Rampton Trust, the ownership of "Collection X" was generally regarded as "Peter Rampton and Friends".

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However, on the reasonable assumption that the Marwick collection is owned by the VoR with Mr Rampton as one of its trustees, then I can see no reason for his reluctance to provide information regarding its composition in accordance with the charitable aims of both the VoR and the PRNGRT.]]> james.mason General Narrow Gauge Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:47:34 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1795,1795#msg-1795 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1795,1795#msg-1795 The Waldeisenbahn however did run their 2 0-8-0s 99 3317 and 99 3312.There were 5 trips to Bad Muskau and 7 to Kromlau each day,so plenty of opportunity to ride and video on these very scenic lines.I must also mention their open air cafe on the platform at Weiswasser,good food and beer at very low prices,much visited doring my full 2 days of visits.The Friday before the steam weekend was a diesel day and I was pleased to ride behind and video their 2 largest diesels 0-6-0 KO0472 and 0-4-0 KO0452.
The Berlin Park Railway does have steam days,but not when I was there.I was happy however to see their 0-6-0 diesel 199 102 in opperation.There is an interesting network of lines in the park running over many kilometres.In addition to 199 102 a smaller 0-4-0 diesel was running and between them were covering most of the lines.
So I now need to sort out a weekend when the Cottbus and Berlin Park Railways are both running steam I can't wait!]]> keithhall General Narrow Gauge Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:16:50 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1794#msg-1794 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1794#msg-1794 Max Sinclair General Narrow Gauge Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:52:59 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1793#msg-1793 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1793#msg-1793 maps.google.co.uk] but strangely nothing is visible on any of the aerial photos I can find. There has been a new flood protection barrier built all along here recently, and the construction work can be seen ongoing in for example the Multimap aerials. [www.multimap.com] I guess that the tracks have been exposed after cleaning up the area when the construction was finished. I must get down there and take a closer look soon.]]> Zokko! General Narrow Gauge Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:56:52 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1792#msg-1792 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1792#msg-1792 Max Sinclair General Narrow Gauge Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:15:19 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1791#msg-1791 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1791#msg-1791 maps.google.co.uk] should show the place where the old track used to cross the quay road. I wonder where the network of NG tracks is? I feel silly if I have missed these, being a NG enthusiast!

Chris]]> Zokko! General Narrow Gauge Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:58:35 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1790,1790#msg-1790 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1790,1790#msg-1790
[news.bbc.co.uk]


"The Vale of Rheidol Railway has received the money from the Welsh Assembly Government A narrow gauge steam railway in Ceredigion has received a £300,000 cash injection.

The assembly government money will help pay for a restoration workshop for the Vale of Rheidol Railway's historic locomotives.

The grant is part of a £1.1m investment programme by the Aberystwyth-based tourist attraction, which will safeguard eight jobs and create eight.

The railway has 40 engines in its collection, although 37 need restoring.

Work has been carried out on them outside Wales because of a lack of facilities.

A railway spokesman said two steam engines and a diesel were in use in Aberystwyth. Eight of those requiring restoration are stored in the town, while the others are located in Surrey.

It also has 16 carriages and 13 are in use.

The railway, which was built to transport lead ore and then tourists, dates back to 1902 and was the last steam railway in the UK owned by British Rail until its privatisation in 1989.

The first phase of a 10-year development plan starts this summer following the £300,000 grant from the Welsh Assembly Government.

'Skilled workforce'

As part of the plan, the railway will construct an 1,800 sq metre restoration workshop, and it will also be used to train engineering apprentices.

The long-term proposals are to expand and develop the railway as a tourist centre attracting enthusiasts from across the UK and abroad with a range of facilities including a museum, shops and café.

The assembly government gap funding will enable the railway to access £600,000 from the Phyllis Rampton Narrow Gauge Railway Trust, with the remaining money coming from the railway.

Robert Gambrill, secretary of the Phyllis Rampton Trust, said: "Part of the workshop will be used to train youngsters in heritage skills and we will use the engines as the training tools and plan to build up a fully trained and skilled workforce.

"The intention is to offer apprenticeships and create long term jobs and help boost the local economy."

Railway manager Neil Thompson said it could cost about £350,000 to restore a locomotive.

"It also means that the skills we need are not being developed locally which is why we are very keen to ensure the workshop will become a key centre for skills training," he added.

The railway carries 35,000 passengers annually between Aberystwyth and nearby Devil's Bridge. It currently operates between Easter and October.

On a visit to the railway, Lesley Griffiths AM, deputy minister for science, innovation and skills, said the assembly government was committed to promoting the take up of science, technology, engineering and mathematics."]]> Euros General Narrow Gauge Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:33:03 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1783,1789#msg-1789 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1783,1789#msg-1789 -------------------------------------------------------
> This years railway weekend at Hollycombe Steam In
> The Country is being held on the weekend of the
> 5th & 6th June. visiting locos this year on the
> narrow gauge railway are all Hunslets - Lilla,
> Britomart and the newly restored Edward Sholto. On
> the standard gauge railway visiting loco Cockerill
> steam tram loco Yvonne will be attended, and on
> the miniature railway many engines will be in
> steam and miniature hunslet Lilla will be
> visiting.
>
> More info go to www.hollycombe.co.uk


Here are some photos of the quarry railway from the 5th & 6th June

































]]> rb1984 General Narrow Gauge Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:01:51 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1788,1788#msg-1788 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1788,1788#msg-1788
just curious as to the methods available.
I am thinking of the North Wales Slate areas as my source / prototype

things like scale - not to small!]]> StoneRoad Narrow Gauge modelling Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:32:33 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1387,1787#msg-1787 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1387,1787#msg-1787
Thanks
StoneRoad]]> StoneRoad General Narrow Gauge Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:34:04 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1786,1786#msg-1786 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1786,1786#msg-1786
I am seriously considering a 16mm NG layout, possibly in the garden subject to the wifes planning approval of course. I am looking at purchasing my first loco kit in that scale and it will be the Slater's quarry loco.

I would like to have it battery powered with RC control if it's to be in the garden. Could anyone advise what motor/gearboxes are best suited to battery power and what is the best batteries to use. I would be happy to get around 4 hrs continuous running, if that's possible. (Trains would be no longer than 10 quarry type wagons, also no more than 2 or 3 Festiniog style coaches.

Looking forward to enjoying the forum and leaning about the NG scene]]> jazz Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:36:19 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,530,1785#msg-1785 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,530,1785#msg-1785 tom1j100 Narrow Gauge modelling Mon, 31 May 2010 16:46:16 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1712,1784#msg-1784 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1712,1784#msg-1784 jsbunch_2000@yahoo.co.uk as I would like to purchase this.]]> Defender56 General Narrow Gauge Wed, 19 May 2010 14:49:26 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1783,1783#msg-1783 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1783,1783#msg-1783
More info go to www.hollycombe.co.uk]]> SUPER360T General Narrow Gauge Sat, 08 May 2010 13:43:03 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,265,1782#msg-1782 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,265,1782#msg-1782 Max Sinclair General Narrow Gauge Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:13:33 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1781#msg-1781 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1781,1781#msg-1781 What sort of locomotives worked this system? Comments please.
This track is clearly visible on the Google Street Walk site.]]> Max Sinclair General Narrow Gauge Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:52:14 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1780,1780#msg-1780 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1780,1780#msg-1780
[www.youtube.com]]]> railmole General Narrow Gauge Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:45:44 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1712,1779#msg-1779 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1712,1779#msg-1779 Dave
dave.topgood@transecocentre.com]]> MLR740 General Narrow Gauge Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:41:04 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1159,1778#msg-1778 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?1,1159,1778#msg-1778
hope that you are still contactable. Just joined up to this forum, which explains the delayed reply to your original post.

Anyway, I would be delighted to hear about any steam locos that might be available form India. I am planning a visit to India later this year, so a meeting is not out of the question. Please contact me direct on:

ragl400@msn.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Ron]]> ragl General Narrow Gauge Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:49:37 -0800