THE Llangollen Railway’s (LR) new Corwen station project reached a key milestone on January 24, when a large 51-metre crane arrived on site to erect the 26 1-ton canopy roof frames.
Malpas-based contractors Plant & Robinson Construction Limited undertook this major exercise, supported by the Corwen volunteer team, along with other LR staff and volunteers.
Before being lifted into position, each of the frames was assembled from 11 sub-components by the contractors’ team. Six frames were successfully assembled, lifted and welded into place by the end of the 24th, with all 26 in place by January 31. Roof purlins and wiring conduit for lighting were installed in early February – and the installation of roof cladding was well underway by mid-February The canopy has been funded by a £191,000 UK Government Levelling Up Grant, arranged through Denbighshire County Council. Local Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes, who has provided vocal support to the railway through the grant application process, visited the station on January 31 to inspect progress.
The station is on an embankment, commanding stunning views across both the town and into the surrounding mountains. The canopy covers a significant proportion of the station platform and acts as a roof for the
