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Scenic Railroad Crew - Trainman (Car Attendant)
ORGANIZATION: West Chester Railroad Heritage Association
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The West Chester Railroad is a tourist railroad along the beautiful Chester Creek Valley in Pennsylvania. We are conveniently located 45 minutes outside Philadelphia. We offer a variety of nostalgic 90 minute train trips and special events throughout the year.
We are always seeking new crew members for our scenic train rides! Trainman (aka Car Attendant) is the entry level volunteer position for our train crew members. You'll ride on the train, checking tickets and talking to the passengers. Starting as Trainman, you can progress from Brakeman to Conductor and eventually to Engineer. The train crew also is responsible for keeping the coaches clean before and after the runs that day. Please be advised that becoming a Brakeman, Conductor or Engineer requires a large amount of time investment and training.
We are an all-volunteer, not for profit corporation which is totally dependent upon the volunteer spirit of its members to conduct operations of the West Chester Railroad. Operating rules and job training are provided for members.
Membership is available on an annual basis to those interested in the West Chester Railroad Heritage Association and its purpose. Membership benefits include free passage on trains on a space available basis and copies of all publications by the association.
Please see our 2023 operating schedule here: /https://www.wcrailroad.com/img/misc/WCRR2023SCHED_web.pdf
For more information and to become a member of the WCRA, please visit https://wcrailroad.com/volunteer.html
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About West Chester Railroad Heritage Association
Location:
500 S ADAMS ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382, US
Mission Statement
The West Chester Railroad Heritage Association is an all-volunteer, not for profit corporation which is totally dependent upon the volunteer spirit of its members to conduct operations of the West Chester Railroad. The purpose of the WCRHA is to collect, preserve, and exhibit railroad equipment and artifacts relating to railroading with emphasis on the southeastern Pennsylvania region; to operate a demonstration railroad for the education and enjoyment of the public. In order to accomplish this mission, the following goals have been established: 1. The WCRHA shall acquire equipment, documents, and artifacts relating to railroading. 2. The WHRHA shall work to preserve and restore equipment, documents, and artifacts so as to present to the public an accurate picture of railroad history. 3. The WCRHA shall interpret the equipment and artifacts for the public. Publications will be available to the membership and public.
Description
The West Chester Railroad is a tourist railroad along the beautiful Chester Creek Valley in Pennsylvania. We are conveniently located 45 minutes outside Philadelphia. We offer a variety of nostalgic 90 minute train trips and special events throughout the year.
Over 160 years ago when most people in this country had never seen or heard of a Railroad, the businessmen and community leaders of West Chester, PA. chartered the "West Chester Railroad Company." It became one of the nation's earliest railroads through an act in the Pennsylvania legislature in 1831. A quarter century later, West Chester got its second railroad, the "West Chester & Philadelphia Railroad," which opened on November 11, 1858. Both became part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system by 1881, when they were known as the "Frazer branch" and "Media branch," respectively.
For the next eighty-nine years, the Market Street station was West Chester's gateway to the world. Penn Central and SEPTA continued to carry passengers until 1986. For a nearly decade, the line remained unused until a group of railroad enthusiasts approached the Borough of West Chester about restoring service. Today the new West Chester Railroad Company is 100% volunteer operated by members of the West Chester Railroad Heritage Association, who are dedicated to preserving the "Media branch" of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Thanks to their efforts, one of the nation's oldest "Fallen Flags" now flies again, bringing rail service back to West Chester!
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
500 South Adams StreetWest Chester, PA 19382
(39.95747 ,-75.59508 )
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2025
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Transportation
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 4-12 hours per day, 1-3 days a week, depending on operations schedule. Volunteers can set their own schedules for which trains they would like to work on depending on their own availability. Daily/weekly participation is welcome but not required.
- Uniform/safety gear requirements: Safety gloves, reflective vest, work boots or shoes with a defined heel of less than 2 inches with ankle support, navy or black dress pants and overcoat, white shirt, tie, WCRR baseball cap or stovetop cap