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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…

At the EA/B&YVRT meetings at Growforward, Chelfham Mill on Saturday 16th May 2026, a contest was held to guess the weight of a replica L&BR concrete fence post, built recently by the Snapper Navvies. The winner was Quentin McGuinness, who took home the £10 cash prize. Quentin’s guess of 58 Kg was closest to the…

Following our recent registration with the Charity Commission, The Yeo Valley Trust has today launched its own website. The site briefly explains the history of YVT, its close association with Exmoor Associates, and links to the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. Coming soon will be our online donation and Gift Aid facilities, and exciting news of…

Draw No.12 took place on Saturday, 13th June, at Snapper Halt, drawn by one of the “Snapper Navvies”, Quentin McGuiness. June’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.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…

The Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway Trust is launching it’s own occasional blog. Here is the first episode: https://yeovalleylines.blogspot.com/2026/06/welcome-welcome-to-yeo-valley-lines-new.html