The 762 Club - Links

Supporting and Assisting the 762 Club Project

• Machine Concepts
  Mike Nelson is a designer working with Ian Gaylor and the team on the designs for LYN. He has produced a number of 3D illustrations of the boiler, which are posted on his Baldwin Blog.
  Checked on: 18 Feb 2011
• Lynton & Barnstaple World
  The L&B is to feature at the National Model Railway Show at the NEC, Birmingham, in November 2012. The full-size Manning Wardle LYD will be there, along with several models and layouts, including some of LYN, and up to date information on the project will also be displayed.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Steam Loco Design
  Steam Loco Design is an engineering design practice specialising in steam locomotives and railway rolling-stock. Ian Gaylor is assisting with the initial drafting for LYN.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Alan Keef Ltd.
  Alan Keef is a family-run firm specialising in railway construction and maintenance of all types. Alan Keef will be taking on the final assembly of LYN.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Bennetts Boilers Ltd.
  Bennetts Bouilers, from Somerset, have been awarded the contract to construct LYN's boiler.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Phoenix Print
  A locally-based printing company, supporting the project with our publicity material.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Heritage Railway Magazine
  A leading monthly magazine that regularly promotes the L&B, LYN and the 762 Club with articles and features.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010

More information about LYN and the L&B

• www.lynton-rail.co.uk
  The Official Web Site of the L&B Railway Trust with information for members, visitors and enthusiasts alike. As well as carrying information generally related to the L&B, it will also carry highlights of the 762 Club project as it develops.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Winson Model Engineering
  Before going into liquidation in 2005, Winson Engineering manufactured the frames for another replica L&B Loco - YEO. These frames are currently stored by the L&B pending the restarting of that project. In 2000, Winsons also produced a quarter-scale model engineering kit for LYN in a number of gauges, from 4.5" to 7.5". This archive of the Winson website includes much detail of the kit,including several photos and drawings.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Exmoor-NG eGroup
  Discussion group for those interested in the L&B
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
  Click to join Exmoor-NG
• Lynton_and_Barnstaple_Modeling eGroup
  A spin-off from the main discussion group concentrating on modelling matters. LYN is a popular subject for modelling in the popular model railway scales; 4mm 7mm 16mm
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
  Click to join Lynton_and_Barnstaple_modeling

Other NG Baldwins, and "New Build" Projects

• Hengist
  A project building 72010 Hengist - a British Railways Clan Class 6MT 4-6-2 pacific steam locomotive for preserved heritage lines in the U.K.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Puffing Billy
  Billed as "Australia's favourite steam train", This century-old steam train is still running on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the scenic Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Southern Australia. The line is blessed with a fleet of Baldwin NA Class 2-6-2 locomotives, similar in style, although a little larger, to LYN.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• The LYD Project
  Completed in 2010, replica Manning Wardle 2-6-2 SR E190 "LYD" entered service in 2010 on the FR/WHR - and was guest of honour at the L&B Gala in September. It is hoped that LYD will visit Woody Bay again in the not too distant future - perhaps to double-head a heritage train with LYN!
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
  Recently completed, Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific 60163 "Tornado" is now plying the mainlines of Britain.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• The 5AT Advanced Steam Locomotive Project
  A design study aiming to deliver a brand new high-performance steam locomotive for high speed main line charter trains using 'state of the art' steam locomotive technology.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010
• Hunslet Steam Co.
  With a history spanning well over a century, the company has recently revived part of the business that had been dormant for 35 years - steam locomotive manufacture. Hunslet are now building new Quarry Class 0-4-0 Saddle Tank steam locomotives and others, in gauges from 10.25" to standard.
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010

General Railway Discussions

• National Preservation
  A commercial site offering railway-related goods for sale. Also runs a forum covering all aspects of railway heritage and includes regular discussions about the L&B and, of course, the LYN Project!
  Checked on: 20 Dec 2010

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