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Step back in time with us and
experience the romance of
travel in bygone times as you
pass through picturesque
countryside, beautiful forest
and historic towns. We are
both the longest heritage
railway in Essex and the
closest to London, easily
accessible via the
underground network. We're
also the only heritage line that
runs on a former part of the
underground network!
Like all heritage railways,
the Epping Ongar Railway
could not operate without our
friendly team of volunteers.
Our volunteers undertake all
the jobs that are essential for
the safe and smooth operation
of the Railway, including:
Being part of our on-train
teams - a guard, train driver,
fireman, second man or ticket
inspector
Safely signalling trains,
keeping our stations and
coaches clean and tidy, selling
tickets
Caring for and restoring our
heritage rolling stock, keeping
the track in good order
Managing the vegetation
and environmental ecosystems
along the line
Maintaining drains, bridges
and structures
Working on keeping the
steam and diesel locomotives
running etc.
We have teams that meet
on both weekdays and at
weekends, and there is always
a friendly welcome for new
faces. It's an excellent way to
meet new people, find a new
life-goal or passing on your
knowledge and experience.
We operate both steam and
diesel locomotives and even
have a former 1959 London
Underground Driving Motor
Coach, No. 1031, which we
are planning to turn into a
museum!
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WELCOME ABOARD THE
EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY
We have an exciting 2022 programme and the latest information can be found on our website at: www.eorailway.co.uk
If you are ready to join, then visit: www.eorailway.co.uk/membership/ and download a membership application form. If you would like more information please contact:
volunteering@eorailway.co,uk
We look forward to seeing you. Photos: Katie Pickersgill and Robert Good
Robert Good of Epping Ongar Railway Volunteer
Society makes a call for others to join in the fun