The attached image of the ‘mystery car’ is on the platform of the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway c.1905. The car, registered A7047 was owned (we assume) by Sir George Newnes (who is sat in car next to his driver). Sir George Newnes was a key financier of the Cliff Railway and the then Chairman of the Lynton and Lynmouth Lift Company, but the model of the car is less certain. Rob Shaddick, one of the company directors, and with an interest in Classic Cars, happened to show the photo to Practical Classics Magazine whilst attending a Classic Car show […]
Here at the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway we have a photo shoot occurring on the 29th and 30th January 2018 with Practical Classics Car magazine. As part of the photo shoot (and whilst the passenger carriages are removed for winter maintenance) we are putting a few Classic Cars onto the platform of the Cliff Railway and transporting them up the cliff. Practical Classics are writing an article about the Cliff Railway, it’s past role in transporting goods and cars and they are also showcasing the local area with a drive from Lynmouth to Porlock. The last time that cars […]
We would like to extended a huge thank you to everybody that attended the Classics on the Cliff event on the 29th January 2017. It was amazing to see something that hadn’t occurred for almost 50 years and the team worked so hard to ensure that everything went smoothly & safely (except the weather which was awful). We would like to particularly thank the car owners who trusted us with their pride and joys, our drivers and staff during the day, the public that attended to watch and of course the media who helped spread the word, particularly Martin Hesp […]
The 1st Lyn Scout Group added a bit of sunshine to the opening of the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway today ahead of the 2018 season. Our Mayor, Suzette Hibbert, the group leaders and children of the 1st Lyn Scout Group braved the weather and volunteered their time to cut the ribbon and send the first car of the 2018 season up the track. The scouts, along with their families sang the entire way to the top station before taking the opportunity to undertake an investiture ceremony whilst on the Cliff Railway for some new members on the return trip. […]