Latest Viaduct Views published

The YVT and Exmoor Associates provided material to support the Barnstaple Railway Exhibition 16-20 December 2023. The Exhibition was put on by Barnstaple Town Council and covered all the lines radiating from Barnstaple, including “ours”. The model railway on display was depicting the L&BR and was operational throughout the 5 days. (picture from Barry Marshall)

Draw No.10 took place on Saturday, 11th April, at Snapper Halt, drawn by one of the “Snapper Navvies”, Graham Lee. April’s winners are: All proceeds from the 200 Club go towards supporting our volunteers in restoring and maintaining the trackbed and associated properties. New numbers are available for £12 per year. Further details, including our…

Draw No.6 took place on Saturday, 13/12/2025, at Snapper Halt. December’s winners are: All proceeds from the 200 Club go to supporting our volunteers in restoring and maintaining the trackbed and associated lands. New numbers are available for £12 per year. Further details including our application form is available from our website page: https://yvt.org.uk/200club/

Draw 4 took place on 28/10/2025. The winners are as follows: 1st: Number 052, Mike Buse, from Chelmsford, Essex – £50.00 2nd: Number 106, Cliff Maddock from Reading, Berks – £12.00 3rd: Number 044, Richard Haste from York, N.Yorks – £6.00

Now that EA has obtained planning consent for the rebuild of the long-lost original building, the first phase of construction awaits the final ground plan and services design. The new shed will be the precursor to track laying in the yard and station area. The EA team will act as the YVT’s contractors, leaving the…

The Trustees have decided that since the site of the school is still unsold for the housing development for which permission was obtained in 2021, the YVT will seek the opportunity to add it to the EA/YVT property portfolio. Its purchase by one of the “Greater L&B Railway” groups would underpin our long-term efforts to…