Dean Forest Railway Society

About Dean Forest Railway Society

Working members run the railway. Each Volunteer is enrolled onto a roster, to allow planning & flexibility for all. The Dean Forest Railway is a Heritage Railway using Steam and Diesel locomotives along with two Railcar (DMU) sets providing an opportunity to meet new people, gain new skills & help preserve the past for the benefit of the present & the future.

Recently added opportunities

Railway Ticket Office &/or Shop Assistant.
Task · 4–8 hrs
Railway Ticket Office &/or Shop Assistant.
The commercial arm of the Dean Forest Railway has opportunities for ticket office & information staff along with shop assistants based at Norchard Station.Posted by Dean Forest Railway Society
Railway Platform Porters at Norchard
Task · 4–8 hrs
Railway Platform Porters at Norchard
We he have opportunities for Platform Porters at Norchard Station to inform, help & guide the public.Posted by Dean Forest Railway Society
Railway Travelling Ticket Inspectors / Raffle Ticket Sellers.
Task · 4–8 hrs
Railway Travelling Ticket Inspectors / Raffle Ticket Sellers.
The Dean Forest Railway has opportunities for Travelling Ticket Inspectors & Raffle Ticket Sellers to ride the trains to perform their separate duties,Posted by Dean Forest Railway Society
Railway Level Crossing Keepers
Task · 4–8 hrs
Railway Level Crossing Keepers
There are opportunities for Level Crossing Keepers to safely operate the manual level crossing gates at Lydney, Whitecroft & Parkend.Posted by Dean Forest Railway Society
Railway Volunteer
Task · 4–8 hrs
Railway Volunteer
If you fully appreciate what this is all about and have some time to spare, within striking distance of Lydney - then please contact usPosted by Dean Forest Railway Society
Signal Box Volunteer
Task · 4–8 hrs
Signal Box Volunteer
The Signalman's or Signalwoman has one of the most demanding roles on any Railway. Posted by Dean Forest Railway Society
Railway Car Parking and General Duties People
Task · 4–8 hrs
Railway Car Parking and General Duties People
We have opportunities for Car Park & General Duties People at Norchard Station to inform, help & guide our passengers and visitors at Norchard Railway Station.Posted by Dean Forest Railway Society
General Maintenance and Small Works people
Task · 4–8 hrs
General Maintenance and Small Works people
We have been asked to recruit people to help the Small Works department. They mostly deal with maintenance, painting and keeping the railway up together.Posted by Dean Forest Railway Society

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