Please note that, as this part of the site is archived, links are not maintained. Please check the current 762 Club pages.
Supporting and Assisting the 762 Club Project
Machine Concepts
Mike Nelson is a designer working with Ian Gaylor and the team on the designs for LYN. He has produced a number of 3D illustrations of the locomotive and numerous components.
Checked on: 8 Jan 2014
Accucraft UK
Accucraft produce models of narrow gauge railway rolling stock in a scale of 1:19 (16mm: 1ft) Their range includes L&B stock, and particularly a working steam-powered model of LYN. Accucraft have kindly donated one of these models to the 762 Club to be auctioned to raise funds for the project.
Checked on: 8 Jan 2014
Steam Loco Design
Steam Loco Design is an engineering design practice specialising in steam locomotives and railway rolling-stock. Ian Gaylor is assisting with the initial drafting for LYN.
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Alan Keef Ltd.
Alan Keef is a family-run firm specialising in railway construction and maintenance of all types. Alan Keef will be taking on the final assembly of LYN.
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Bennetts Boilers Ltd.
Bennetts Bouilers, from Somerset, have been awarded the contract to construct LYN's boiler.
Checked on: 8 Jan 2014
Phoenix Print
A locally-based printing company, supporting the project with our publicity material.
Checked on: 8 Jan 2014
Heritage Railway Magazine
A leading monthly magazine that regularly promotes the L&B, LYN and the 762 Club with articles and features.
Checked on: 8 Jan 2014
More information about LYN and the L&B
www.lynton-rail.co.uk
The Official Web Site of the L&B Railway Trust with information for
members, visitors and enthusiasts alike. As well as carrying
information generally related to the L&B, it will also carry
highlights of the 762 Club project as it develops.
Checked on: 8 Jan 2014
Exmoor-NG eGroup
Discussion group for those interested in the L&B
Checked on: 4 Jun 2019
Lynton_and_Barnstaple_Modeling eGroup
A spin-off from the main discussion group concentrating on modelling
matters. LYN is a popular subject for modelling in the popular model
railway scales; 4mm 7mm 16mm
Checked on: 4 Jun 2019
Other NG Baldwins, and "New Build" Projects
Hengist A project building 72010 Hengist - a British Railways Clan Class 6MT 4-6-2 pacific steam locomotive for preserved heritage lines in the U.K.
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Puffing Billy
Billed as "Australia's favourite steam train", This century-old steam train is still running on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the scenic Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Southern Australia.
The line is blessed with a fleet of Baldwin NA Class 2-6-2 locomotives, similar in style, although a little larger, to LYN.
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The LYD Project
Completed in 2010, replica Manning Wardle 2-6-2 SR E190 "LYD" entered service in 2010 on the FR/WHR - and was guest of honour at the L&B Gala in September. It is hoped that LYD will visit Woody Bay again in the not too distant future - perhaps to double-head a heritage train with LYN!
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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
Recently completed, Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific 60163 "Tornado" is now plying the mainlines of Britain.
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The 5AT Advanced Steam Locomotive Project
A design study aiming to deliver a brand new high-performance steam locomotive for high speed main line charter trains using 'state of the art' steam locomotive technology.
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General Railway Discussions
National Preservation
A commercial site offering railway-related goods for sale. Also runs a forum covering all aspects of railway heritage and includes regular discussions about the L&B and, of course, the LYN Project!
Company registered in England, No. 7401325 Registered office: 12 Culm Close, Bideford, EX39 4AX
Registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission for England & Wales under registration number 1139839