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Ground Contamination Assessment Update

Sep
07
2021

Trustee John Barton has sent us this report regarding the boring of trial pits to check for ground contamination.

Sites ancillary to the Railway Line

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100 Club Draw 89: August 2021

Aug
31
2021

100 Club

 

The latest L&BRT 100 Club winners have been announced:
See HERE for details. 

 

Posted By Martyn de Young read more

Works at Bridwick Farm - UPDATED August 22nd

Aug
22
2021

Keith Lamprey has kindly sent us even more photos of the drainage and culvert clearance work above Bridwick Farm.

1. Locations of the works at Bridwick Farm.

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August 12th, L&B's General Manager Retires

Aug
14
2021

The L&B's General Manager Martyn Budd, retired this week.

Railway Staff marked his departure by hosting a presentation on Thursday evening. Several photos were taken and here is a selection of them.

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Chelfham Viaduct Inspection August 2021

Aug
11
2021

This report plus photos from Chris Duffell

Chelfham Viaduct was visited 5th August 2021 by the Civil Engineering Rope Access Team from Peninsular Access.

The team of Rob, Alex and Mandy were carrying out the 6 year inspection of the structure to check that it it is still in good condition and to then report on any potential defects or problems.

Posted By Christopher Duffell read more

FOR SALE 2' gauge steam locomotive 'Faith': August 2021

Aug
09
2021

 

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Exmoor National Park Planning Approval: August 2021

Aug
08
2021

3rd August 2021

At today's meeting of Exmoor National Park Planning, the Red Line planning boundary correction application was approved by ENP with 12 in Favour, 2 against and 1 abstention. We can now get on with raising the sums we need to make this happen.

Update (9th August 2021):

Listen to a recording of the ENP Planning meeting HERE

Posted By Chris Dadson read more

The L&B's First Apprenticeship

Aug
08
2021

The 1st July 2021 saw a landmark in the progress of the L&B with the appointment of Tom Woods as our very first apprentice.

Tom Woods (left) with John Uphill. (Photo Dave Hallett)

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100 Club Draw 88: July 2021

Aug
02
2021

100 Club

 

The latest L&BRT 100 Club winners have been announced:
See HERE for details. 

 

Posted By Martyn de Young read more

Works at Bridwick Farm - July 2021 UPDATED August 1st

Aug
01
2021

Keith Lamprey has sent us this series of photos of the completed drainage and culvert clearance work above Bridwick Farm.

1. Locations of the works at Bridwick Farm.

Posted By keith vingoe read more

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