THE MP For Clwyd South visiting and talking with volunteers around how Covid-19 has impacted on their work of telling the history of the old tramway in Glyn Ceiriog on Friday.

Simon Baynes made the socially-distanced visit to the Old Tramway Engine Shed in Glyn Ceiriog where he met with members of the volunteer team and Ceiriog Valley council Trevor Bates to learn more about the history of the old tramway.

During his visit, Mr Baynes met with members of the New Glyn Valley Tramway and Industrial Heritage Trust committee which runs the shed including chairman Keith Roberts.

He was shown round the Old Tramway Engine Shed shop and fascinating museum by Edwin Lambert which contains more than 300 photographs of the tramway as well as artefacts and replica tramway stock.

He said: "It was a pleasure to visit the Old Engine Shed and learn more about the history of the Glyn Valley Tramway which for just over 60 years between 1873-1935 ran up the valley alongside the former toll road close to the River Ceiriog.

"It was originally built as an easy way of transporting slate from the Cambrian Quarries but also carried other freight and passengers.

"The Old Engine Shed is well worth a visit and the museum fascinating.

"The Trust members are working incredibly hard to progress the project with the aim of spreading greater awareness of the old tramway and its history.

"My wife Maggie and I are delighted to become joint members so that we can support the Trust in their inspiring work to bring the history of the Glyn Valley Tramway back to life.”

Cllr Bates said: “I was very pleased that Simon gave up his time to visit the Museum and recognise the hard work these people do to research and record the history and Industrial Heritage of the Ceiriog Valley.

"The Tramway Museum and the Ceiriog Memorial Institute complement each other and between them they contain a vast amount pictures, exhibits and historical information which make for an interesting day out.”

Mr Roberts, chairman of the Trust, said they relied on donations to keep going and thanked Mr Baynes for coming.

He added: "What a very enjoyable and pleasant few hours were spent with Simon on Friday.

"I was very surprised at the interest shown by Simon with regards to the general running of the Museum and Heritage Trust.

"After a guided tour of the Museum, I am pleased to announce that Simon completed a membership form for his wife and himself so becoming part of this iconic little Tramway.

"We look forward to meeting with Simon again whenever he is passing."