The Llangollen Railway has released an update on the project to extend the line to Corwen Town.

The heatwave has hit Wales, and this has brought severe fires in the area. This had halted steam services for a while.

However, to the west, the project carried on with the building of the locking room of the signal box, adding to the blockwork for platform 1, infilling the platform space, levelling the area around the new booking office and preparing the SB operating floor for removal from Carrog yard.

Behind the scenes, designs have been prepared for platform canopy and waiting room.

Locking Room

This build has been moved from a low priority to a high priority as it has been realised that if this is now completed soon to receive the operating floor, then the area is in danger of being shut out from the site.

This now means that this is now nearing completion, including the traditionally arched brickwork to accommodate the window frames. The former has been prepared by carpenter Ron Stansbie.

Platform 1

Members of the team have been adding to the blockwork for Platform 1 in addition to the locking room. This has moved on quickly the temporary crossing to the Ruthin Spur.

Station building

The station building has been painted in chocolate and cream and has had new doors fitted. Work has begun to level the site to prepare it for the ramped access to the main door.

Visitors

The project has been visited by a party of 18, led by Neville Howell Trustee & Events
Secretary, Friends of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley and secondly North Wales AM, Mark Isherwood.

During his tour Mark observed:

“So much has been achieved in the months since I last visited this magnificent project, with the water tower installed on prepared footings, the walls up for the former Weston Rhyn signal box, the temporary Station Building re-roofed and externally painted, and much more. The temporary station at Dwyrain Corwen East has brought in people despite its out of town location and Corwen Central Station, located near to Corwen town centre, should attract more with its car park and bus interchange. With
the engagement of local businesses, the station could make a major contribution to the town’s regeneration as a visitor and business destination.”

Funding

Unfortunately, the projects fundraising guru, Paul Bailey, is currently undergoing treatment at hospital (RailAdvent wishes him a speedy recovery). However, before his departure, he reported that the CCRD Fund had raised around £71,500 and after disbursements, had a balance of £49,500.

Please make cheques payable to CCRD (Corwen Central Railway Development ) and send to
Mr Paul Bailey, Dolwen, Bryneglwys, Corwen, Denbighshire LL21 9LY.

Information regarding share purchases and donations of paint and materials can be made
by phoning 01978 860979 or via e-mail at [email protected]

More news and information can be found by viewing the Corwen Central Newsletter by clicking here.

It is brilliant to see progress on Corwen Central, and we look forward to further developments.

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