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"Last Steam of the Season"
Axe on the final run-round of her
first year in revenue earning service
We are now closed until Saturday 13th February 2010
The L&B has had another very successful season so a big thank you to all our visitors and friends as well as to our volunteers, and Trust Members everywhere. Thank you all for your continued support. This is only Phase 1 of a really exciting railway project Click here to learn more
Check out "The L&B A Year In Photos click here" to see what has been acheived just this year
Volunteer work continues throughout the closed season -
Early morning at Woody Bay, 14 January
Owned by a Registered Charity and consequently run "Not For Profit" - we offer narrow gauge train rides in Exmoor National Park at Woody Bay Station North Devon - England's highest narrow gauge railway station.
Ever wanted to drive a steam engine?
We will require more footplate crew for the coming season - Click here or call/email the station for details
Classic Car enthusiasts visiting Woody Bay - June 2009
"I visited the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway about four weeks ago with my wife and two daughters. I am pleased to say that we all enjoyed the experience more than expected. There was more to see than is the perception given by the website. In addition to its location, we particularly liked the general tidiness (especially the toilets) the tea rooms, and the general ambience of the station and the environs. We also found the volunteers on site friendly and efficient with none of the officiousness that I have experienced elsewhere. The focus on customer enjoyment rather than just running a railway is to be commended."
See what happens at Woody Bay, courtesy of YouTube and Steampics
We will be open every day from Easter, with all steam trains hauled by our own loco Axe. More details about the loco and its history are here.
About the L&B:
Closed in 1935 - this is the first phase in rebuilding one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways; the legendary Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. A one mile section has now been reopened allowing visitors to travel by train along the original 'L&B Railway' route above the Heddon Valley near Parracombe in South West England's Exmoor National Park. Today’s visitors can experience a taste of what will one day become one of the ultimate heritage narrow gauge railway experiences of the world.
Returning passengers disembark at Woody Bay - March 2009
The opening times and train information for 2010 will be available shortly from our service information page.
