Angus railway to host engagement event for the community

An Angus tourist attraction will be hosting a community engagement day next month to attract “new blood”.

The Caledonian Railway will welcome the local and wider community through the doors of its Victorian station at Brechin on Sunday June 11 from 10.30am.

As well as providing an opportunity to share what happens at the railway, the event is a way of thanking individuals and organisations for their generosity over the last few years.

The occasion will also enable people to speak with existing staff about volunteering activities and to view displays showing examples of the type of restoration work carried out at the railway.

“The Caledonian Railway is run entirely by volunteers and we are very lucky to have such a dedicated and hard working team,” said chairman Steve Moir.

“However, we’re always looking for new blood to help us operate and maintain our collection of historic locomotives and rolling stock.

“You don’t have to be a trainspotter or have any specialist engineering skills to join us.

“There are many different roles available around the railway and I’d urge anyone interested in helping out to come along to Brechin station and see what they can do.

“Volunteering at a railway can give you valuable work experience in a wide range of activities from restoration to customer service and is a great addition to your CV.

“By joining us you could learn new skills, meet new people and perhaps even achieve a childhood dream of becoming an engine driver.”

Brechin’s Caledonian Railway is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit organisation, with funds being reinvested into the restoration and preservation of the railway.

People who attend will also be given the chance to take a free return trip to the Bridge of Dun at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm or 3.30pm.

For more information visit http://www.caledonianrailway.com or reserve a seat at Community@ caledonianrailway.com.