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Be part of the WWLR story...

Join our amazing team of dedicated staff & volunteers helping to run and maintain the railway

You’ll make great new friends and have the opportunity to help our wonderful little railway thrive for the enjoyment of visitors today and for future generations. Volunteers out-of-pocket expenses are met and refreshments are provided. You can also support the railway by becoming a Friend of WWLR. 


Email us, call 01328 711630 or pop in and introduce yourself.

Get Involved!

It’s a great place to get involved whatever your role; guard to gardener, duty manager to digger driver, platform assistant to office administrator.


We welcome anyone who can either bring previous experience to the team or learn new skills from a supportive and friendly crew. Dedicate as little or as much time as you like.

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Engineering Assistants

Help the Chief Engineer with all aspects of looking after our locos, rolling stock and ancillary equipment.


Usually one day per week with our engineer under supervision then other days on delegated work if available.

Guard

You’ll be in charge of the train on its eight mile round trip. Dealing with passengers and working with the driver to ensure a punctual, friendly service is maintained.


Full training is provided.

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Duty Manager

In charge of all train movements throughout the day, supporting the train crews, being the person responsible for operating a service for the passengers. 


This is a safety critical role and full competency-based training will be provided.

Seasonal Catering Assistant

Could you be ‘the face’ of the railway, in charge of first impressions!?

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Meet and greet our passengers and visitors in the Signal Box Cafe, assist passengers with refreshments and any other enquiries.

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P-Way Gang

Supporting our Operations Manager to keep on top of our four miles of track, rail, track-bed, sleepers, crossings, points and banks.


This is a fun, interesting job and full training is provided, along with safety workwear.

Steam Raiser

An early morning shift that prepares the steam loco for service. This is hard, physical work but is a hugely satisfying role. The oohs and aahs from the public as your gleaming engine emerges majestically from the engine-shed first thing in the morning will be a source of great pride; your work sets the standard of the railway.

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Gardeners & General Maintenance

If you’re green-fingered or handy, we have a role for you. Help us to keep the place safe, clean, in good order and presentable for our passengers.


You can also get involved in the restoration of our Victorian GER carriages.

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