The Walkersville Southern Railroad Museum’s mission extends far beyond collecting and displaying artifacts. One of our core functions is performing the specialized work of railroad repair and restoration. Our shop serves as the collection point for tools, rare equipment and knowledge used to support our local railroad community. The museum, the railroad, and volunteer railroad enthusiasts have been performing restoration projects here for over 30 years.
We have about 70 or 80 volunteers, some of whom come only once or twice a year, some every week. The average age of our volunteers is above 50, but anyone age 18 and up can volunteer. There is a place for everyone . . . young and old, men and women. Over the course of time, you’ll receive training, and your responsibilities and duties can grow as big as you like.
Train operating crews include an engineer, fireman, brakeman, conductor and, occasionally, a flagman. Other areas where assistance is needed include stationmaster, radioman, railroad historians, museum docents, trackworkers, mechanics, electricians, carpenters and painters. Fill out the form or send an email (training@wsrr.org) to tell us your interest and get more information on how to get started.
Walkersville Southern Railroad and Walkersville Southern Railroad Museum do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.