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LSWR Barnstaple to Ilfracombe
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Күн бұрынA journey along the former LSWR line from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe
@jamesgilbart2672 2 жыл бұрын
Starting long trains out of Ilfracombe up a 1 in 36 gradient must have been a formidable challenge for steam locomotives. I also lament the closure of this line - it was an important link.
@jameswalker3611 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, being a resident of North Devon, I find it amazing that the line to Ilfracombe was closed given the decline of Ilfracombe and the traffic issues in the summer!
@christophernewman5027 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ed. I enjoyed that. I have many happy memories of Mortehoe and Woolacombe Station in the days of steam. Hey ho...
@stephenchappell7512 2 жыл бұрын
Good work the reason for closing this line remains a mystery considering the Gunnislake and Looe branches were kept open
@markwalker2627 6 ай бұрын
It would come down to the road network and wether suitable for buses.
@surreygoldprospector576 4 ай бұрын
Yes it's crazy when you look at it now. Of all the stations north of Exeter, after Barnstaple it is Braunton and Ilfracombe that are by far the biggest towns. The line would be twice as busy if it still served them now.
@PeterShieldsukcatstripey 2 жыл бұрын
Have distant cousins in Dartbridge.
@qsmdman Жыл бұрын
i went on a special br trip tp illfracombea a kid
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