This is the area where a new volunteer is most likely to start.

Getting to know how the railway works and what the Safety Systems are is necessary before any track level work can be undertaken.

Before being allowed to go “trackside” all volunteers must pass the “PTS” test to show that they know how to keep themselves and everyone else safe around the railway.

Above: Guard Doug Wentel with a stand promoting the Railway at a Tourism fair. Such activities are vital to attract the interest of coach operators in group bookings or charters.

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Updated 4th July  2007 by John Rutter - email webmaster@llangollen-railway.co.uk

Above - Eric & Dan the raffle men - an ideal first experience of the railway - help Eric & Dan raise money for the Berwyn Viaduct Fund by selling raffle tickets for the ride back on the locomotive

Above - Painting - a constant requirement in the Engine Shed, The Carriage Shed, on the buildings and even platform edges!

Photography and DVD crews. There are 3 photographers and the No1 on the DVD crew on this picture. The Magazine “Steam at Llangollen” and the website constantly need new pictures of the railway.

Hard Labour

Shovel, pick, crowbar and tree saw wielding are constantly in demand for trackwork, vegetation clearance and levering things into place.

More Painting - this time the white lines along the platform edges, a necessary safety feature, but one which also smartens up the appearance of the station.

Photo - John Vacher

Tidying up - an ongoing need to keep the Railway looking good. Here the old diesel tank at Glyndyfrdwy Signal Box is being removed as it is no longer needed for refuelling the DMU fleet

Photo - John Vacher

The Mince Pie Man

An important job on the Santa Specials Trains.

The kids get their present from Santa and the Mums & Dads (Aunts, Uncles, Cousins etc etc get their mince pies from the Mince Pie Man.

Other jobs on the Santa Specials are “The Big Elf” who helps Santa with the presents, the Sherry Service personnel and various animals and characters (in costume of course)

More White Line Painting - this time for the Autumn Steam Gala 2008.

Left to Right: Eric, Chris - new volunteer and Denis. Eric and Denis can be found on Llangollen Station  regularly, keeping it tidy and looking after the customers.

Below, a couple more views of the painting job. Not one that is quick to complete - each platform needs to be done and is 500 feet long.

Pictures - John Rutter