This year, we celebrate 75 years of narrow-gauge railway preservation, showcasing the remarkable breadth and diversity of the movement. Taking place over the final weekend of September, the gala also continues our traditional commemoration of the closure of the iconic Lynton and Barnstaple Railway.
This year we have two very special and unusual guest engines which, along with our home fleet, represents the wide spectrum that covers narrow gauge heritage.
The ’Thomas Telford’ steam tram, which was highly commended at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Awards makes a rare trip away from the Telford Steam Railway visiting the Southwest for the first time and, Lister Railtruck 11410, formerly a sewage works locomotive, joins us from a private collection in Devon.
Here’s What to expect over the weekend
- Intense & varied timetable
- Classic cars on display (to be confirmed)
- Miniature traction engines at Woody Bay
- 16mm Garden Railway
- Miniature Railway (To be confirmed closer to event day)
- Live music from the Lynmouth Shanty Crew on Sunday
- Marquee attractions and stands
- Kids garden games
Great Food & Drinks
- Real Ale & Cider Bar: Great selection of hand-picked Real ales and Ciders
- Barbecue: Serving burgers, sausage and bacon baps.
- Woody Bay Tearoom: Serving a selection of hot/cold drinks, hot pasties, sausage rolls, soup, cream teas and cakes.
