Station Sign for Yarra Glen
Over the last few months, the Yarra Valley Railway Volunteers have been carefully building two station signs for Yarra Glen.
Rail loading at SPA project
Surplus Materials from Mentone Level Crossing Removal
Over the past 12 months, the YVR Management Team has been working hard with Level Crossing Removal Project to provide surplus materials to all of the Broad Gauge Tourist and Heritage Railway (T&H) groups from the level crossing removal project at Balcombe Road, Mentone.
Information for Passengers at Healesville Station
The YVR Marketing Team has been working hard to bring more information to passengers and visitors to Healesville Station.
Gate Bolts for Yarra Glen Station
With a restoration project as large as the one being undertaken by the YVR, there are many small wins which go unnoticed compared to the larger project milestones. This Special Clickety Clack Blog article follows one of these small wins, which involved Volunteers from four organisations working together across multiple locations and over the course of several weeks.
YVR Driver and Guard (Safeworking)
“The process of driving the Walker is very similar to driving any diesel locomotive, but better because you are right there with the passengers. You can see how much joy the passengers get from the train ride, how much they appreciate your time as a volunteer. I find that very rewarding” – John, Walker Railmotor Driver
YVR Way and Works
“The ‘way’ is the railway industry term for the track, so effectively “Way and Works” is predominantly trackwork. But at the YVR we aren’t just maintaining an operating railway – we are rebuilding for the future, the largest volunteer infrastructure project in Australia. If that doesn’t get you excited, I don’t know what will!” – Brenden, Way and Works Manager
YVR Station Staff
“It’s rewarding – to be part of such a large community group and to see the smiles on the kids faces when the Walker arrives. You can’t find anything better” – Alan, Booking Clerk
YVR Mechanical Branch
“Mechanics, electricians, carpenters, welders, boiler makers, painters, we have a role for them all. But experience is not necessary. We have many skilled volunteers who are keen to pass on their trade knowledge, to take time to show new volunteers the ropes.”
The Yarra Valley Railway – Volunteer Organisation
Did you know – The Yarra Valley Railway is run solely by volunteers? From ticket sellers, to drivers, the track and train maintenance teams, all works to keep this community based group running are done by volunteers.