1961/08.01 This is the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway platform at Barnstaple Town station. Although a bit overgrown, it is clear where the narrow gauge tracks had been despite being closed in 1935. The standard gauge trains on the line to Ilfracombe called at the opposing platform face. August, 1961

1961/08.02 Outside Barnstaple, the course of the L & B heads for open country. August, 1961

1961/08.03 This is the halt at Snapper, some two miles from Barnstaple where this coach was still intact. I understand from Keith V that it is coach No. 1, a saloon/brake, but truncated by the time I saw it. Does it still exist, can anyone tell me? August, 1961. I understand that This coach (half!) was destroyed by fire at least 20 years ago. I think some of the door fittings had been removed prior to that.

1961/08.04 Coach No.15 had also been at Snapper, but, about a year beforehand, this had been purchased by the Festiniog Railway and removed to North Wales where it subsequently became buffet car No. 14. The London Area Group of the Festiniog Railway Society was involved in the dismantling and removal of this vehicle and a sign on the platelayer's hut still proclaimed it to be the F. R. Co. Mess Room! August, 1961

1961/08.05 Chelfham Viaduct was fenced off, so it was necessary to abandon the trackbed and walk down into the valley, rejoining the course of the railway further along. August, 1961

1961/08.06 Another view of Chelfham Viaduct. August, 1961

1961/08.07 This, and the next six pictures, show annonymous sections of the Lynton and Barnstaple trackbed. I am hoping that those more expert on matters L & B than I will be able to identify at least some of them. August, 1961. Keith Vingoe writes : Hi Ron This is Holloways Bridge No.26 a short distance from the site of the Chumhill accident which occured at Cattle Creep 25 Regards KV. Thanks, Keith.

1961/08.08 Overbridge on the L & B. August, 1961

1961/08.09 Somewhere on the L & B. August, 1961

1961/08.10 Another overbridge, somewhere on the L & B. August, 1961

1961/08.11 Another shot, somewhere on the L & B. August, 1961

1961/08.12 A railway ran through here. Somewhere! August, 1961

1961/08.13 There is not much to indicate that a railway once ran through here, but does the fencing on the left give a clue? August, 1961

1961/08.14 Would that be Parracombe nestling down there in the valley to the left? August, 1961

2006/09/16.01 A more general view of Woody Bay station. 18th September, 2006.

2006/09/16.02 It is hard to believe that Woody Bay station on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway was closed for over 70 years! 18th September, 2006

2006/09/16.03 On hire from Bressingham, Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD is ready to leave Woody Bay with the next train to Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.04 The L & B can now offer extra comfort in first class compartments. The train is about to depart from Woody Bay for Killington Lane behind Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD on hire from Bressingham. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.05 Track layout at Killington Lane. The railway is on new formation here, the original line being in the cutting away to the right. The gradient as the line climbs towards Woody Bay can be clearly seen in the background. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.06 The new station at Killington Lane. The original linewas in the cutting seen on the left. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.07 Constructed earlier this year, Killington Lane Halt is a mile from Woody Bay in the direction of Parracombe. Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD has run round its train and is ready to return to Woody Bay on the 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.08 Leaving Killington Lane. The station is built on a new formation above the level of the original line which can be seen descending into the cutting to the left. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.09 Shiny narrow gauge rails! Who'd have thought it?! 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.10 The L & B lives again! Two foot gauge tracks amidst the fabulous North Devon scenery. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.11 Arriving back at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.12 Woody Bay station as seen from an arriving train. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.13 L & B train having just arrived at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.14 One for the diesel fans! HEDDON HALL on shed at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.15 Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD, on hire from Bressingham, amide the sylvan surroundings of Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.16 L & B Rly freight stock in the siding at Woody Bay station. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.17 Another view of the L & B freight waggons at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.18 The original L & B Rly bogie carriage No. 7 is nicely restored and on display at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.19 The interior of original L & B carriage No. 7. This vehicle comprises two compartments sparated by a central open area. A somewhat unusual design. Woody Bay, 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.20 Another original item of L & B rolling stock is this bogie luggage van No. 23. Woody Bay, 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.21 Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD is on hire from the Bressingham Steam Museum near Diss in Norfolk and can be found working trains at weekends and on certain days during the week. It is seen here coming off the train at Woody Bay ready to run round for the next trip to Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.22 BRONLLWYD running round - 1 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.23 BRONLLWYD running round - 2 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.24 BRONLLWYD running round - 3 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.25 BRONLLWYD running round - 4 1th September, 2006

2006/09/16.26 Propelling a small 4 wheel waggon containing a compressor for the brakes, BRONLLWYD sets off from Woody Bay with another train for Killington Lane. 16th september, 2006

2006/09/16.27 BRONLLWYD starts down the gradient as she leaves Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.28 The beautiful North Devon scenery forms the backdrop to the train as it leaves Woody Bay for Killington Lane. 16th september, 2006

2006/09/16.29 Back again! BRONLLWYD approaches Woody Bay on her return from Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.30 BRONLLWYD approaching Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.31 BRONLLWYD runs into Woody Bay after another return trip to Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.32 Newly built earlier this year, the 1st/3rd composite carriage has much more comfortable upholstered seating in the first class compartments and is well worth the extra couple of quid! Woody Bay, 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.33 Under a wide open North Devon sky, a train for Woody Bay leaves the newly built (temporary?) terminus at Killington Lane. The original cutting at this point is to the right of the picture, but was filled in many years ago so major excavations are required here before trains can get under the road and proceed further towards Parracombe. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/18.01 The lane from the village to Parracombe Halt continues past the station and then swings sharply to the right and goes over the line on this bridge. The 'line' is now the garden of the bungalow that occupies the station site and trackbed. 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.02 There's not much at Parracombe to indicate that it was once a Halt on the L & B, but this Southern Railway concrete waiting shelter gives a clue. A bungalow occupies the station site and trackbed and a chimney can be seen behind the shelter. In the distance, the overbridge can just be seen. 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.03 Caffyns Halt used to be down there! Will two foot gauge trains ever steam round that curve again, I wonder? Looking towards Woody Bay and Barnstaple, 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.04 The lane which crossed the railway at Caffyns went up and over this hump back bridge. Nowadays, it crosses the course of the railway at the same level. Looking towards Lynton, 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.05 The same bridge at Caffyns as seen in the previous picture, but from the other side. Lynton is behind me. 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.06 From under the Caffyns overbridge. Hard to imagine that trains once ran through here. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/18.07 The course of the railway runs through here. Looking towards Lynton from near Caffyns. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/18.08 Also near Caffyns looking towards Lynton. 16th September, 2006