* * * 4th July 2019: Update * * *

As mentioned a few weeks ago, the new website is about to make an appearance. The existing pages are now archived, and will continue to be available and, once The Internet has caught up with the changes, you will be able to see the new site at the old address: http://762club.com while the old site will be at a new address from http://archive762.club with links from the menus joining the two.

* * * 7th June 2019: Update * * *

Apologies for the lack of recent updates on this website, but despite that, much progress is being made on the development of plans to build four Manning Wardle Locomotives - two at a time - for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

We are also working on a new website, due to be launched in mid-June 2019. The new site, using the same domain name - www.762club.com, will include a link to an archive of these pages, including all the original LYNformation bulletins.

* * * 21st September 2018: Update * * *

762 Club Member David Pool was at the WHR for his first view of LYN, and kindly shared these photos of his visit to the Super Power Weekend, Saturday 15 September 2018 (click on image for large version)

* * * 14th September 2018: Update * * *

LYN is hauling shuttles between Dinas and Caernarfon for the Super Power Weekend

* * * 11th September 2018: Update * * *

LYN all packed up and ready to go!

* * * 5th September 2018: Update * * *

LYN - until last week in revenue service on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway - has handed over passenger duties to AXE for a while,
and is currently preparing for the first foray onto "foreign metals" since commissioning.

As previously reported, LYN will be visiting North Wales to take part in the FR/WHR Super Power Weekend
before returning in time for the L&B Autumn Gala, accompanied by the FR's own Manning Wardle 2-6-2 - LYD

More to follow.

Thank you, The 762 Club - Bringing Pilton's Exmoor Ponies back onto the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

* * * 16th August 2018: Update * * *

The 762 Club, together with the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust, is pleased to announce its next project:
Several years ago, the L&BR commenced work to build a replica of YEO a Manning, Wardle locomotive that ran on the railway from 1898 until closure in 1935. This earlier project was put on hold until the construction of LYD at the Ffestiniog Railway was completed and operational.

With Planning Permissions in place, now is the time to progress the construction of new locomotives for an extended Lynton & Barnstaple Railway; construction of both locomotives and railway will take approximately five years. Accordingly, the 762 Club is to construct not one, but two Manning, Wardle locomotives to run on the L&B. These will be YEO and EXE. The company name Manning Wardle is now owned by the L&BR Trust, consequently these two locomotives will carry works numbers 2048 and 2049. They will not be replicas, but new locomotives. The design will be closely based on that of LYD with various other improvements over the original three locos built in the 19th century.

The plan is for YEO is to be built in North Derbyshire and EXE at Boston Lodge. Construction will begin as soon as CAD drawings are prepared from the set used to construct LYD, and also as funds begin to accrue.

Full drawings and pattern equipment is in existence and has been made available thanks to the generosity of James Evans and the Ffestiniog Railway.

Both sets of name and SR number plates are being sponsored by Steam Railway Magazine and have been ordered for delivery in September. The original chimney from YEO has been donated to the project. We also have an original Manning, Wardle pressure gauge restored and ready for use.

Further details of this project will be revealed soon, an exciting step in the reconstruction of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

Of course, there were four Manning Wardle locos originally…

September's issue of Steam Railway Magazine features the launch of the project.

More to follow.

Thank you, The 762 Club - Bringing Pilton's Exmoor Ponies back onto the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

* * * 6th July 2018: Update * * *

More to follow soon.

Thank you, The 762 Club

* * * 22nd June 2018: Update * * *

Looking ahead, LYN is scheduled to attend the Welsh Highland Railway Super Power weekend, September 14-16 - its first foray onto "foreign metals" -
before returning in time for the L&B Autumn Gala on September 28-29, accompanied by LYD.

(all loco appearances subject to serviceability)

Another update soon!

Thank you, The 762 Club

* * * 18th June 2018: Update * * *

As arranged last week, the injector is being sent to Alan Keef Ltd for modification.

The plan is to remove it on Monday, send it to AKL overnight, and for it to be returned later in the week (Wednesday night out of AKL).

Lyn will be out of action whilst this occurs, but should be returned to service within a few days.

Looking ahead, LYN is scheduled to attend the Welsh Highland Railway Super Power weekend, September 14-16 - its first foray onto "foreign metals" -
before returning in time for the L&B Autumn Gala on September 28-29, accompanied by LYD.

(all loco appearances subject to serviceability)

Another update soon!

Thank you, The 762 Club

* * * 12th June 2018: Update * * *

Lyn is currently available for service and will operate on occasional days between now and the end of the month.

Week commencing 2nd July, Lyn will be unavailable due to pre-planned commissioning modifications being undertaken. She is planned to be available for service again w/c 9th July.

We will endeavour to publish dates when Lyn will be in steam over the summer period to assist visitors wishing to see Lyn to plan their visit.

More news as soon as we have some.

Thank you, The 762 Club

* * * 21st May 2018: Update * * *

LYN and train approaching Woody Bay, 2018 Spring Gala

Lyn again performed faultlessly in the sunshine at the recent Spring Gala at Woody Bay Station on the 12th and 13th of May.

The loco is available for service and is scheduled to run w/c 21st May and the half term week w/c 28th May, before being taken,
out of service prior to the busy summer season, for a short period, to have various pre-planned commissioning items attended to.

The schedule as part of the planned work includes modification to the profile of the wheels.

A number of options are under review as to where this might take place, but no decision has yet been made.

More news will follow as we move forward.

Thank you, The 762 Club

* * * 15th March 2018: The final push... * * *

LYN was out today for a little fresh air. Alan Keef Engineers were at Woody Bay making adjustments to LYN's boiler pressure. The loco was steamed today as part of the tests.
With the track realignment taking place over the March Working Weekend (23-26 March), it is just a matter of a few weeks before LYN starts to earn her keep...

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* * * 1st February 2018: News Update * * *

PLEASE NOTE: LYN is due to enter regular service during April, pending completion of engineering works at Killington Lane

The turnouts at the Barnstaple end of Killington Lane are being replaced to ensure a smooth and safe passage for LYN to negotiate effectively.

For more details, and progress updates, see the L&B Website.

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* * * You've seen the loco, now buy the book! * * *

Launched at the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Autumn Gala to celebrate the Launch of the World's newest steam locomotive, Lyn built by the 762 Club. This A4 48-page book charts the story of the 762 Club and Lyn's modern day design and construction.

LYN Returns features both contemporary and archive images of Baldwin 2-4-2T Lyn.

A must for all Lynton and Barnstaple Railway enthusiasts and those who want to know more about this iconic project.

Edited by Tony Nicholson. All proceeds to the 762 Club.

Click the image left or below to order from the L&B online shop, or visit the shop at Woody Bay.

Price £9.95 plus £2.50 UK P&P (overseas P&P options available).

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* * * 29th September 2017: LYN NAMED! * * *

LYN was officially named by Sir William MacAlpine at a short ceremony on Friday October 29th, followed by the first passenger specials for 762 Club members and invited guests. Trevor Garnham has produced this brief video of the first trains...

The culmination of our eight-year project has also been picked up by the local and regional press. Here is an example from the North Devon Journal

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* * * 11th September 2017: LYN ARRIVES! * * *

LYN arrived at Woody Bay by road on the evening of Monday 11th September.
Shown here arriving in steam with a works train, a day or so later as part of the commissioning trials.

Not yet available for public viewing, LYN will be officially unveiled at the L&B Autumn Gala on Saturday 30th October, 82 years after the original railway closed!

For the latest information about this unique event, please check at the Lynton and Barnstaple Website.

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And here, a couple of Youtube videos, from 18th September, by Woody Bay visitor cncmodeller g

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