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Description:
Welcome to the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway, the final route of the dearly departed Malc (clam1952).
Thanks to the generosity of Malc's sister Linda, the Trainz Carriage and Wagon Works group, of which Malc was a key member, have been able to upload the route under Malc's original KUID. The route was left by Malc in a state very near to completion and only a few minor additions have been made to his work to get it ready for release.
The legendary Lynton and Barnstaple Railway was a 2 ft narrow gauge line that operated in hilly North Devon in the United Kingdom between 1898 and 1935. Running for 19 miles from the mainline railhead at Barnstaple to the seaside town of Lynton, the route engineering required long sections of 1 in 50 gradients, with many curves and several viaducts to negotiate the challenging terrain. Climbing from near sea level to a summit of 1000 ft at Woody Bay, the line used distinctive 2-6-2T locomotives from Manning Wardle, named after the local rivers.
Only profitable for a short period of time before the Great War, the line became part of the Southern Railway in 1923. In the grouping period, five mixed passenger and goods trains were operated daily. Although remaining popular with tourists in the summer months, the line became increasingly unprofitable as competition from motor vehicles increased, such that complete closure occurred after the 1935 summer season. After lying dormant for over 60 years, a preservation group has visions of reopening the whole line, and a short section is back in operation at Woody Bay station.
Malc's highly detailed and realistic route contains over 300 brand new custom assets, as well as making use of around 500 items from his extensive DLS library.
The TCWW hopes you enjoy Malc's route and that it provides a fitting tribute to the contributions Malc made over many years. May he rest in peace.