Lynton and Barnstaple Railway
GPTKB entity
Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
heritage railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Exmoor_National_Park
steam locomotives |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
boosted local tourism
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
local community engagement
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| gptkbp:current_use |
gptkb:Lynton_and_Barnstaple_Railway_Trust
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
offers educational tours
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
hosts railway exhibitions
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
scenic views
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| gptkbp:funding |
grants and donations
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first railway to connect Lynton and Barnstaple
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway
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| gptkbp:length |
19 miles
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Devon,_England
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| gptkbp:opened |
1898
1935 |
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Lynton_and_Barnstaple_Railway_Company
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
collaborations with local businesses
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| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
1935
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| gptkbp:popularActivities |
heritage train rides
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| gptkbp:public_transport_access |
accessible to visitors
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| gptkbp:railwayLine |
gptkb:Lynton_and_Barnstaple_Railway_Museum
guided tours available special events and galas part of local culture popular subject for photographers strong community support ongoing restoration projects hosts seasonal events safety measures in place important part of local history annual events held historical artifacts preserved notable engineering feats Lynton to Barnstaple line collectible memorabilia available connects to other heritage railways rich history of operation significant in railway preservation efforts variety of locomotives used part_of_British_railway_history |
| gptkbp:route |
Lynton to Barnstaple
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| gptkbp:serviceType |
passenger service
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| gptkbp:significantEvent |
reopening of part of the line in 2004
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| gptkbp:stations |
8
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
conservation efforts
partially preserved |
| gptkbp:terminus |
gptkb:Barnstaple
Lynton |
| gptkbp:track |
ongoing
2 ft 6 in |
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
narrow gauge railway
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| gptkbp:transportation |
funding and maintenance challenges
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| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
high
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| gptkbp:volunteers |
dedicated volunteer staff
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