There are hundreds of organisations, ‘friends of ’ groups, heritage lines, museums and more all linked to this fabulous pastime of ours, and none of them have been able to escape cost of living pressures.
Some railways have cut costs in the past year to ensure they can carry on running, but all the while the sector is crying out for volunteers… from drivers, firemen, ticket inspectors and guards to accountants, cooks, cleaners, IT experts and marketing gurus.
The pandemic saw many vulnerable volunteers leave and quite a few have not been able to return... so is now the time when you could step forward and help a great group make ends meet with the gift of time?