The end of the railway age: closing the Mold to Denbigh line (part 2).

From Rhydymwyn the railway climbs to the highest point on this route at Star Crossing; here too manned gates were closed across the road as the trains approached. This must have been a relatively onerous task as by the 1930s there were around 26 passenger trains a day in each direction, as well as regular freight traffic.

The railway house still remains at Star Crossing.

Nannerch Station was the next stop. Here there was a small coal merchant's yard, but a rather grand station and adjoining house for the stationmaster.

'The next stop will be Nannerch'.

The train pulls away from Nannerch (without picking up any passengers).

Caerwys was the next halt and this was the most important station between Mold and Denbigh. There was a timber yard and other industrial concerns, such as paper making.

The train approaches Caerwys Station.

Next stop Caerwys.

The crane on the right was used to lift timber onto the trains at Caerwys.