 The remaining siding was removed during track renewals in early 1954, but it was reinstated, as a full loop, in the winter of 1956/1957, and was usable by late January.The loop was never used as a passing place for public train services during preservation; its main role was as an engineers' siding.Rhydyronen was used for rail storage at the time, and also for the stabling of a locomotive – or the railway's motor trolley following the building of this machine – for the transport of railway volunteers, most notably Hugh Jones, who lived, or were staying on holiday, nearby.