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Volunteering with SRC

Stainmore Railway Company is a not for profit volunteer run group.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities.
​If you would like to join our friendly team please read on.


Updated 17/03/2022

​Having started with nothing but a decaying station building in the year 2000, the progress we’ve achieved in the years since has been nothing short of astounding. We’re regularly commended for the quality of our restoration work, having won numerous awards including the National Railway Heritage Award Scheme and others.

We have big plans for the future, some of which we have already started, but now we need you! After emerging from the pandemic, we have found that we simply don’t have the numbers of volunteers we need to fully reopen to the public. As such, we’ve begun to actively recruit new volunteers who are able to keep the project thriving into the future.

As a small organization, we’re able to offer an incredibly welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Whether or not you have an interest in railways, ability or previous experience, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds currently aged 16 - 90, as well as a number of neuro-divergent volunteers, proudly supporting them to develop new skills and value their contribution to the project, we also provide supervision for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Please take a look at just some of the exciting opportunities we have to offer...

​Loco Crew

​There’s a lot more to it than just driving trains!
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​Restoration Team

​If restoring engines & coaches sounds like your thing then this is the role for you!
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​Guard & Train Crew

The public face of our passenger trains
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​Station Staff

Vital jobs that keep the railway going
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​Infrastructure

​If you enjoy working outdoors and need a change from the gym, then this could be for you!
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​Station Buffet

​Support our catering team working from our 1930s Gresley Buffet car
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Volunteering FAQs

Still unsure about something? Take a quick look at some of our most frequently asked questions about volunteering with SRC:
FAQ

Volunteering Requirements

  • Completed application form​
  • Compliance with our health and safety requirements listed in the volunteer handbook
  • Commitment to attend KSE as required by the role(s) you undertake (see individual descriptions of roles)

For some roles, you must be at least 18 years of age and to meet medical fitness standards (safety critical work)

If you have additional needs and wish to discuss them in confidence before volunteering please contact us in advance

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We also welcome remote volunteering for those unable to attend KSE in person
If you would like to find out more about volunteering, please email us or message the Facebook page and one of our team will get back to you.
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Members of our trackwork and train operating team
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Members of our 'midweek gang' having a well earned break
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Train operating crews on one of our open days in 2019

Location

Check our Tripadvisor page for latest reviews  link

Excellent
Just so lovely you want to take the whole place and people home with you
A place full of charm. Such lovely warm and friendly volunteer staff, deeply knowledgeable, and kind. We had a shed tour too which was frankly awesome and a great behind the scenes insight. If you enjoy smaller calmer railways rich in story and heritage you should go for a visit.''

​Written 21 June 2022

Contact Us

Telephone :  017683 71700
(answerphone & manned at weekends)


Mail: The East Station, South Road,
Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4LA


  • Home
  • Opening Times & Getting Here
  • Events
  • Easter Fayre and Cumbria Easter Rally
  • Volunteering with SRC
  • Accessibility
    • Autism Friendly Visitor Experience
    • Dementia Friendly Visiting
  • Online Shop
  • Educational Visits
  • Supporting Us & Getting Involved
  • Our Heritage
    • Our Rolling Stock
  • Other Things to Do Locally
  • KIrkby Stephen in 40s