Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

Axe Project News

Axe's Boiler Delivered

On Friday 23rd May,  Axe’s boiler was collected from Israel Newton & Sons Ltd of Bradford. The boiler is now alongside the locomotive in the Gartell Workshop.

Boiler Takes Shape

The boiler for locomotive ‘Axe’ is now rapidly taking shape at the works of Israel Newton near Bradford.

Chassis Runs on Air

The chassis for Kerr Stuart Joffre 'Axe' has now reached a stage where it can be tested operating on air.