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    Volunteers at the Daylesford Spa Country Railway

    The Daylesford Spa Country Railway depends on volunteer labour to maintain and operate our railway. Volunteering is one of the many ways you can contribute to the preservation of Victoria's important railway heritage. There are many diverse tasks that need to be done to keep our railway operating and preserve our historic collection of rolling stock and infrastructure. Ian Fell is one of our volunteer co-ordinators and can be contacted after hours on (03) 9807 1247 to discuss possible ways that you can help the DSCR.

    Click here for the latest "Lineside Chat" with our volunteers co-ordinator.

    Working Bees:

    DSCR volunteers check the gauge while replacing a sleeper in the loop at Bullarto, 4/2001. (Photo Ian Fell)
    Working bees are a great way to meet fellow members, develop new skills and become involved with the maintenence and running of our railway.

    Major working bees will be conducted on the second Saturday of each month. Each working bee will have both a theme and a goal. Track maintenance will still be one of the tasks as it is essential to keep our railway operating. However, other more diverse jobs such as trolley maintenance or railmotor restoration will be looked at where possible.

    If you would like to participate in our working bees you can simply turn up at the Daylesford goods shed before 10.00 am and join in the fun! Alternatively, you can also ring one of our Volunteer Co-Ordinators, Ian Fell (after hours on (03) 9807 1247) and let him know you're coming. If numbers permit, lunch will be provided.

    Way And Works Working Bee - Third Saturday of the month:

    A way and works working bee is planned for the third Saturday of each month. Many hands will make light work of the task. If the weather is unsuitable on the day an indoor task will be arranged.

    Please BYO lunch. Work gloves, warm jacket and work boots are required.

    Please meet at Daylesford Goods Shed by 10:00AM.

    Please contact Stuart on 0409 351 901 if you are able to attend.

    Membership:

    The Daylesford Spa Country Railway is operated and maintained by The Central Highlands Tourist Railway. The CHTR is a non-profit volunteer company. New members are always welcome and there is a spot in the company for any enthusiast. Membership is A$30.00 inc GST per year and includes a subscription to our quarterly newsletter "The Turntable".

    Please click here to download a printable membership from.

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