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: 


Above: Behind the scenes work.....our 12 tonne rail crane
lifts piles of new sleepers from an articulated lorry. Each
sleeper costs £17 - and we have 10,000 in need of renewal!
  • 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

If you feel you could offer some help in the worthwhile task of preserving a key part of our heritage for future generations, perhaps you would consider joining our supporting organisation, the Brechin Railway Preservation Society (BRPS).

Click the button below for more information, including a printable membership form.

Subscription rates start at a bargain £12p/a for adults, and BRPS membership brings many benefits such as our quarterly newsletter "Caley Lines", and discounted travel.

Above:: Clearing the trackbed at Magdalen Chapel - (wettest
point on the line!) ready to receive new sleepers and ballast. 
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    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 732025
    Diesel Locomotives
    Kenny Joy, 01356 626365
    Coaches
    Nigel Vincent, 01382 779391
    Trackwork (p-way)
    Kenny Joy, 01356 626365
    Station staff, non-operational duties etc.
    Sheila, 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

Other projects are available, please email caleyrail@aol.com.