Coach 7

Original 50-seat L&BR 3rd Observation Coach no. 7. Built 1898 at Bristol Wagon & Carriage Works - owned by the L&BR Trust.   Although delivered to Woody Bay as a static exhibit in the early days of operation, lacking bogies and suitable couplings and having no brakes it could not be used in a train.  It was decided to remove the vehicle from the railway so that its restoration could continue.  Currently it awaits the fitting of bogies, couplings and brake gear in readiness for its eventual return to passenger service and is expected back at Woody Bay sometime in 2012. 

Coach 7 undergoing further work in Essex in 2010

Van 23

Original L&BR Bogie Brake Van no. 23. Built 1908 by the L&BR at Pilton Bridge. owned by the L&B Trust and restored by Bristol Group volunteers. Now sitting on its own bogies for the first time in over 70 years, the van is currently awaiting fitting of brakes and couplings.

This vehicle can be viewed at the station in the goods loading dock until it is ready to re-enter service.

Coach 17

As well as refurbishing Coach 7, the L&BR Trust Essex Support Group are also actively rebuilding Coach 17. Others will follow on from there.

For more details Click here to go to the Heritage Coaches Project Page.