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Cars taken up Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

THE phrase “the car became king” is often used by railway historians when describing the demise of the national network.

However, it was certainly true on Monday, January 29, when the motor vehicle reclaimed another piece of rail territory.

A special Cars up

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