Phase one of the work  concentrated  on the former station master’s house, particularly the exterior of the building, with a view to making the structure weatherproof again.

Work commenced with the erection of scaffolding around the exterior shortly after the Autumn Steam Gala 2007. The defective areas on the main roof were confined to two pitches. These were stripped, the defective roof structure caused by a leak in the valley gutter was repaired and new underfelt and battens installed. The original slates were reinstated together with new lead flashings to the valley and chimney stack.  

The opportunity was taken to install replacement chimney pots to the stack on the house, similar to those fitted when the station was open under British Railways’ ownership. The rainwater goods were stripped and replaced with metal gutters and down pipes. All replacement timberwork and metalwork was suitably decorated.

The western elevation timber framing and rendering was stripped off to the bare brickwork and renewed to match the original appearance. The other three elevations were overhauled and repaired as necessary. The windows were removed as necessary and repaired.

Phase two, the rebuilding of the interior of the Stationmaster’s House  into a three bedroomed holiday let is now complete (March 09) - see pictures below.

Just Imagine - holidaying in the station house, taking tea on the platform in the afternoon sunshine just watching the view and the trains as they go by!

Original Text - Ben Jackson updated by J Rutter

Berwyn Station pre 1932 - Ray Davies Collection

Santa Specials at Berwyn in 1989 before the line was extended to Deeside Loop

RH picture - Erecting the “Sherry Shed on the platform, that year disguised as a Castle. (After moving Santa on to the trains, this shed then did sterling service at Glyndyfrdwy Station as the gardener’s hut).  

Pictures - John Rutter

View from the A5 road side

Views from the Platform Side

Above : Before and during renovation

Below After external renovation

Above - Internal work in progress 16th April 2008

L to R: The Lounge area. The fireplace will be moved into a bedroom and a more suitable lounge fireplace sourced; the bay window which overlooks the platform and the river; work to the upper floor and roofspace

The view from the bay window on the first floor.

Left - the view to the West over the platform extension, Berwyn Viaduct and the River Bridge, beyond which is the Horseshoe Falls

Right - the view to the East of the river, the Chain Bridge and Chain Bridge Hotel, and Berwyn Bank - the 1 in 80 slope which makes the locomotives work hard.

Activities at Berwyn - Left Deltic “Tulyar” makes a spirited departure from Berwyn Station.

Right - the reverse curves beyond the viaduct to the West of the station

The completed conversion to a holiday let

Pictures above, Top Row, Left to Right: Bedroom 1 on the Ground Floor; Bedroom 2 on the first floor; The Master Bedroom on the second floor.

Middle Row Left: the Kitchen on the ground floor; Right: The lounge on the first floor.

Bottom Row Left to Right: The Bay Window, overlooking the platform; The comfortable seat in the bay window, specially for watching trains; What can be seen from the bay window.

All pictures - John Rutter

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Track Maintenance in progress below Berwyn Station on Berwyn Bank (Slope 1 in 80)

Berwyn Station on its ledge above the River Dee Gorge during the Steel Steam and Stars Gala in April 2009

Picture - John Rutter

City of Truro 3440 runs up Berwyn Bank into the Station during the SSS2 gala in April 2009

Picture - John Rutter

The new toilet facilities on the public side of the station

The entrance to the holiday let down the steps from the specially created car parking space

Berwyn Station Restoration

Berwyn Station is in urgent need of more friends. A great deal of work and fundraising is needed to return the Station Building to its former glory. The estimate to complete the work is £80,000. So, if you are a photographer or visitor and admire this station in it’s wonderful position above the River Gorge, how about helping out with this urgent work, either donations or physical help (or preferably both!!) will be gratefully received.

Donation By Cash, Cheque, Credit or Debit Card can be sent to the “Berwyn Station Restoration Fund”, Llangollen Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, LL20

For further information on Berwyn Station please contact Neil Evans or Ben Jackson c/o Llangollen Station.

Pictures George Jones

The restoration of Berwyn Station buildings is now nearing completion. The Station Master’s cottage, built as the second and third floors of the station building has been converted into a holiday cottage for letting to holiday makers, enthusiasts, walkers or anyone wanting something a bit different - a station cottage on a working railway.

Picture

John Rutter

Left to Right: The bay window in the lounge from the train. The view from the bay window to the left and right. The station building from the train.

All pictures - John Rutter

Pictures during the restoration: Left, the view into the loft with no ceiling. The fireplace in the lounge, the Bay window before reglazing

Pictures - John Rutter