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Many of the staff you
meet on the trains and see working on the line are volunteers. They
may also be enjoying a holiday in Wales, simply having a day off
from their ‘normal jobs’ or using their retirement to come and help
the railway.
Volunteer work on the
Welsh Highland Railway (Caernarfon) is divided into three basic sections - Go
here for a detailed breakdown of
the work undertaken.
Social Life
There is a vibrant
social life on the railway reflecting the significant involvement of
the local community in the reconstruction and operation of the Welsh
Highland Railway.
In addition to the usual range of activities, volunteers are closely
involved in helping with the organising and running of the annual
beer festival, shows, events and our Santa Trains - followed by a
get-together after work to relax and share a meal or a drink in one
of the local pubs.
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North Wales Group quarry
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Throughout the year there are regular volunteer meetings with talks,
guided walks or visits to other railways - normally accompanied with
plenty of good-humoured conversation, giving everyone the
opportunity to ‘put the world to rights’!
There’s never a dull moment
working on the railway - volunteers come from all corners of the globe, bringing
with them a rich variety of stories, experiences, expertise, support and
friendship to share.
Groups
We are happy to
welcome groups of people as volunteers. These come for many
purposes. Companies and colleges have sent parties to practice their
skills or for team-building exercises. Youth Groups arrive with the
aim of making progress towards their Duke of Edinburgh award or
similar. There doesn’t have to be a specific reason to bring a team
along - most come simply to enjoy working on the Railway!
The railway has several projects where a group of ‘like-minded’
volunteers have got together to organize and carry out a specific
task. For a list of current volunteer projects please visit
this
site where there is also a
tale of a first time volunteer.
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Society stand at Hen Blas,
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Many volunteers are members of the Welsh Highland Railway Society.
Members get reduced travel and regular magazines containing news
from the line. For more information about the WHRS, please write to
WHRS, Ffridd Isaf, Rhyd Ddu, Gwynedd, LL54 6TN or
visit their website.
If you would be interested in becoming involved yourself or know
someone else who might, why not contact us for more information or a
no-obligation ‘behind the scenes’ visit.
For volunteering on the Operating
Railway - contact Tricia Doyle, our Volunteer Resources Manager, on 01766 516035
or by email to
[email protected], and she will be pleased to arrange your visit.
For volunteering work with the Welsh Highland Railway Construction
‘Phase Four’ track laying, please contact Paul Bradshaw on 01286
830200 or by email to
[email protected]
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