Berwyn Viaduct and Station Refurbishment
Viaduct and Station
Client:
Llangollen Railway Trust
Contract:
ICE Minor Works 2nd Edition
Difficult Access
George Law began its association with Llangollen Steam Railway when we were awarded a contract to refurbish Berwyn Viaduct, a five arch masonry structure by the side of the River Dee.
Use of Rolling Plant
The track was removed, the saddles over the arches exposed and new waterproofing and drainage installed. Defective brickwork and stone replaced or stabilised by using Cintec steel anchors to tie back suspect areas.
Difficult Access
Another part of the contract was to extend the platform from Berwyn Station across the Viaduct to restore the Station to its original appearance.
Despite difficult access and winter working, the contract was successfully completed and received an Award from the Institution of Civil Engineers, Historic Bridges. The judges said “We could not help thinking how diabolically awkward the site was” and “the quality of workmanship is just terrific”.
Platform Extension
George Law’s professional and friendly approach and performance on this project lead to further contacts such as the total refurbishment of Llangollen Station and the River Dee Bridge Scour Protection.