There was a second special anniversary to celebrate this bank holiday weekend on the Llangollen and Corwen Railway, as Wayne and Sue Ronneback marked 30 years of dedicated volunteering.
Wayne, the much respected and inspirational Station Master at Corwen, and his wife Sue, Duty Station Master at the same station, first began volunteering with the railway in 1996.
Over the past three decades, they have become central figures in the railway’s success. Sue also plays a vital role behind the scenes, managing the complex rosters for the hundreds of volunteers who keep the award-winning railway running.
To recognise their incredible contribution, a special presentation took place, with the choir from Ysgol Carrog, fresh from their performance at the Carrog 30th anniversary celebrations, returning to perform once again in honour of Wayne and Sue.
The railway presented the couple with flowers as a token of appreciation for their years of service and dedication. In a typically generous gesture, Wayne then treated all of the children to ice creams, a moment that perfectly captured the warmth and community spirit that defines the railway.
David Hennigan, Trust Manager, said: "Wayne and Sue represent everything that is special about this railway. Their dedication, commitment and enthusiasm over the past 30 years have been nothing short of extraordinary.
"Between them, they have given thousands of hours to support the railway and the wider community. Sue’s work coordinating our volunteer rosters is absolutely vital, while Wayne’s leadership at Corwen inspires everyone around him. They are both hugely respected and valued by all of us.
“It was wonderful to see the children from Ysgol Carrog perform for them today. Moments like that remind us that this railway is about people, community and shared experiences. Wayne buying ice creams for the children was a lovely and fitting way to say thank you, and sums up the kind of people they are."
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