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Focal Life President:

Garth Netherton.

Chairman:

Alan Nicholson-Florence.  

Secretary:

Ann Thompson.

NBL (Cornwall) CIC

Incorporation Number

06438900

Directors:

Alan Nicholson-Florence

Geoff Mason-Brown

Chris Arundell

Company Secretary:

Ann Thompson

 

Links

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First Great Western

The latest FGW timetables available to download in pdf format, including the current Newquay to Par service (18 May-13 December 2008).

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

The Bodmin & Wenford Railway Trust was formed in 1987 to enable the developing B&W Railway to take advantage of such grants, reliefs and donations as might be available. 

Click to link to Railfuture's national websiteRailfuture

Railfuture is the UK's leading independent organisation campaigning for better rail services for both passengers and freight.

Click to link to Railfuture Devon & Cornwall branchRailfuture in the South West

Railfuture is organised into local branch areas - the link above will take you to the Devon & Cornwall website.

Click to link to Imerys websiteImerys Clay Country Vision

Imerys Minerals Ltd has been working to deliver a sustainable regeneration strategy for the mid Cornwall china clay area, including a proposed eco-town of up to 5,000 energy efficient homes.

Great Scenic Railways of Devon and Cornwall

Care free days out, local walks, events, timetables and more, from the Devon & Cornwall Community Rail Partnership

The Friends of Luxulyan Valley

The Friends of Luxulyan Valley is a group concerned with the conservation of the Valley.  Established in 1997 the Friends influence and assist in the management of the Luxulyan Valley and help promote its built and natural history.

Martyn Bane's Steam & Travel Pages

A man with a passion for steam!  Great photographs and information, including a tour on 6024 from Exeter to St Blazey depot (2005), with pictures of the turntable in use.

Rail Ale Trail

Let the train take the strain!  Enjoy the beauty of Devon & Cornwall while relaxing on a scenic tour of real ales in the west country.

 

The Chacewater Line

A series of articles by one-time Newquay Station Master Stan May, published by the Newquay Voice (October & November 2004):

Part 1, When sails were swapped for rails     Part 2, A railway system forged from iron ore

Part 3, Tourism helps to keep wheels turning     Part 4, The end of the golden age of rail travel

 

 

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