The whole Cynheidre site has been cleared with the help of Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) with heavy machinery. Rail and sleepers have been cleared off the site. The rail link to existing track will be laid later this year to give the first � mile of running line. A series of pointwork near the bridge will allow entry to the new three road stock shed/temporary heritage centre (under construction). This building will be extended later this year. The footings have been laid in preparation for the extension.
We now own approximately 23 acres of land. Fencing now covers a further � mile, which is due to be cleared by the army for track laying early next year.
A tramway block was found during clearance of the site which will now be kept at the heritage centre (See above) .
Planning permission has been granted for a larger heritage centre to cost in the region of �500k to be constructed within the next 5 years.
Our Avonside 0-4-0 Saddle Tank No. 1498 ��Desmond�� has been moved from Llanelli to the Llangollen Railway. An application has been made to the heritage lottery fund for its complete restoration.
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