trackbed Trails 48, now online

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…

The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (L&BR) Trust and the Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway (B&YVR) Trust are pleased to announce the start of a new chapter for the last great narrow-gauge adventure in Exmoor and North Devon. Both organisations recognise the scale of their joint ambition to restore the world-famous railway and understand that cooperation…

Following closure of the railway, bridges were demolished and cuttings infilled, removing the railway from the landscape with only major earthworks and station buildings remaining. This film celebrates the fantastic work that has been done bringing it back, piece by piece. Watch live on Sunday at 11 o’clock and join the chat.

Draw No.13 took place on Saturday, 25th July, at Snapper Halt, drawn by one of the “Snapper Navvies”, Rob Sadd. July’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…

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 1 took place on 31/07/2025. The winners are as follows: 1st: Number 018, Barry Marshall from Bideford, N. Devon – £33.00 2nd: Number 008, Barry Marshall from Bideford, N. Devon – £12.00 3rd: Number 037, Malcolm Barnard from Malton, N.Yorks – £6.00