Running a preserved railway requires effort and dedication, but is a fascinating, varied and rewarding task. The railway is always looking for people who can spare a few hours of their time every week, every month or even every year to take part in the ongoing task of running and maintaining the railway and enhancing its facilities and attractions.
We need people of all ages, and special skills are not required - any training needed can be provided. Enthusiasm is the main quality we're seeking! If you join our team you can be sure your help will be well-used. There are endless jobs to be done:
painting buildings and coaching stock
track maintenance and trackside clearing
engineering tasks to keep the locos in service and to work towards bringing further stock into use
help on running days in the ticket office, on the platforms, on the trains and in the shops
... and much, much more
Interested
in volunteering? Here are some useful contact telephone numbers....
Guards, on train staff, general information:
Jim & Ena Wilkie, 01561 377760
Steam Locomotives
Steve Pegg, 01382 732035
Diesel Locomotives
Kenny Joy, 01356 626365
Coaches
Nigel Vincent, 01382 779391
Trackwork (p-way)
Kenny Joy, 01356 626365
Station staff, non-operational duties etc.
01356 622992
Volunteer facilities
If you are interested in volunteering at the Caledonian Railway but think you live too far away to help, then think again! Why not spend a few days at Brechin helping out with operating and restoring the railway?
We have a specially-converted volunteer accommodation coach on site which features two double bedrooms, two singles and a living / kitchen area. The station has showering facilities, and the pub is just over the road! The coach is by no means a five-star hotel but it is warm and convenient, while accommodation is free for volunteers. The coach is often referred to as "Chez Joy" after the volunteer who originally purchased it for use on the railway.
If you are thinking about spending a few days with us, then either drop us an email or call on 01356 622992. Room service will be notified!
| Current useful projects which need more volunteers! (Those in bold indicate priority tasks) | ||
| Project | Dates | Contact |
| Helping the coach department overhauling the carriages | Wednesdays + Fridays | Nigel Vincent, 01382 779391 |
| Overhauling the track | Sundays | Ken Joy, 07759 187992 |
| Steam locomotive maintenance | Tuesday evenings | Steve Pegg, 07956 516185 |
