Walhalla Goldfields Railway is a not for profit tourism business situated in the foothills of the Baw Baw ranges.
WGR was established in the late 1990’s by a group of train enthusiasts who wanted to restore the railway back to Walhalla on the original track, bringing part of the history of the area back to life.
WGR is always looking for more volunteers to help with all aspects of running and maintaining the train and works areas. WGR needs people to help with maintenance similar to a men’s shed arrangement to maintain the track, spraying weeds, painting, rebuilding track, washing buildings, basically all sorts of small jobs relating to and keeping any building, railway track and diesel engines in good repair.
WGR also needs qualified crew to drive and run trains (3 people per day). WGR runs training days usually once a month for this purpose, WGR supplies all uniform, medicals and a small fuel allowance to all of our active volunteers.
WGR also needs station staff, this involves handling money selling tickets and souvenirs, interacting with customers and waving off the train, again training for this job is also supplied along with all uniform.
The volunteers at WGR are a great bunch of people, all with the community in mind, and like all organisations we need new people to fill spots of those who have left the area or have retired from volunteering.
Our next training days are being held in the Thelma George Training Room at Thomson on – Sun 28th Oct, Sun 04th Nov, and Sun 25th Nov, from 10.00am to 4.00pm
If you are keen to come along please call our office for more information and directions.
PH 5165 6280
office@walhallarail.com.au