17th May 2026, 10:45 am
As well as our steam stalwarts ‘Lyn’, ’Sir George Newnes’ and ‘Axe’ the L&BR now has four very useful diesel engines at Woody Bay. These have only seen rare use in passenger services but this year we’re going to change that with a brand new event!
On Sunday the 17th of May we will be running our usual steam services as well as extra diesel services. The final details are being made to the timetable however this timetable will be published very soon.
‘Pilton’ will run with a single carriage giving a rare chance to ride behind our ’thunderbird’ engine, our Hunslets 'Haddon Hall' and D6652 will be in use on brake van trips and the newest addition to the fleet, Hunslet prototype No 1 will be working around the station.
What to expect on the day
Woody Bay Station - EX31 4RA
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4RA