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Book Review: Devon Metro: The County’s Railways Since 2011 by Andrew Bartlett

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June 15, 2026
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This book examines how Devon’s main and branch lines could become a rapid-transit-style rail network, as envisaged by Devon County Council in 2011.

Unique 0-4-0 tender tank steam locomotive entrusted to care of narrow gauge railway

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June 8, 2026
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Later this year, the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway in Devon will become the custodians of a unique 0-4-0 tender tank steam locomotive, No. 9 Jean.

Devon railway now has four webcams

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June 7, 2026
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An extra webcam has been installed on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway to expand the number of camera views available to four.

Time to reflect on Father’s Day at Devon Railway

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May 31, 2026
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Tim, a Lynton & Barnstaple Railway chaplain, has invited visitors to the railway on Father’s Da, to spend a moment at St John’s Church in Lynmouth.

Time to reflect on Father’s Day at Devon Railway

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May 31, 2026
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Tim, a Lynton & Barnstaple Railway chaplain, has invited visitors to the railway on Father’s Da, to spend a moment at St John’s Church in Lynmouth.

Successful steam and diesel day at Devon railway

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May 23, 2026
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The Lynton & Barnstaple Rally held its first-ever Mixed Traction Day last Sunday, 17th May, at Woody Bay in Devon.

Western Champion to celebrate Golden Jubilee with Vintage Trains

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May 6, 2026
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To celebrate 50 years since D1015 Western Champion hauled its last trains for BR, on 23rd May it will haul a special rail tour from Birmingham to Plymouth.

Cornish model centre announces 00 gauge model of unbranded TfW Class 175 DMU

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February 15, 2026
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The Kernow Model Rail Centre has announced an exclusive 00 gauge model Class 175 DMU in unbranded Transport for Wales livery.

Devon and Cornwall railway lines closed ‘until further notice’

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February 4, 2026
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Three railway lines will remain closed until further notice to allow engineers to complete safety inspections. Engineers have completed repair work on the Barnstaple and…

Devon landslip stabilisation work to cause services to be suspended this weekend

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January 14, 2026
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Services between Crewkerne and Exeter will be suspended on 17th and 18th January, to allow the lineside to be stabilised following a landslip.