Volunteering

I volunteer because I enjoy working with the railway. During my working life, I worked with the railways. On retirement I needed something to do so I became a member of the Scarborough North Bay Railway. Since joining the team, I have been a regular down at Peasholm, carrying out different projects to help the running of the railway.

After riding as a passenger, I thought what a great way to spend my retirement so I applied and started working on general duties, it was a great way to meet new people especially since I had moved to Scarborough from Norfolk. I then started training as a guard which I liked, then after a while I trained to drive the train, a boyhood dream and I love it. The people I volunteer with are a great bunch of guys, very friendly and it’s a great experience.

Last summer I stepped back from full-time work which had become unfulfilling to do things which give energy and enjoyment. I have made new friends, met loads of interesting people on the trains, learned new skills and got plenty of fresh air. I can’t stop smiling every time I see the constantly changing vista of North Bay.