A HERTIAGE railway scheme that ferries passengers between Oswestry and a popular brewery site is calling for help from volunteers.

Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has proved so popular since opening its extension to Weston Wharf and the Stonehouse Brewery that the railway is looking for new volunteers to help run the award-winning Shropshire attraction.

The railway extension along the old Cambrian line was officially opened two years ago and it has since become a very popular attraction for those wishing to travel on the two-mile stretch of line. 

CHR general manager Andy Green said the call for more volunteers is a sign of how well the heritage railway is performing since it reopened last year.

“It has been an immense challenge to restore and run the railway,” he said.

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“I am delighted the public wants to visit us and experience our heritage railway.

“To facilitate the increase in passenger numbers we need more volunteers of all ages and skill levels to come forward and help run the railway.

“Volunteering roles are many and varied, from skilled workers on locomotives and rolling stock restoration, building trades and track maintenance to public facing roles such as station staff.

“We are also in need of gardeners, people to cut the grass and people to keep our stations looking their best, we are sure there is something for everyone.”

If you can help run a railway, Cambrian Heritage Railways welcomes you at www.Cambrianrailways.com/volunteering