The World's Oldest Railway Needs You!
Since 1758, we’ve been keeping the wheels turning in Leeds. But the steam in our engines isn’t what keeps us moving – it’s our people.
We are 100% volunteer-run, and we’re looking for fresh faces to help us preserve this incredible heritage for the next generation.
Why Join the Team?
Learn Rare Skills: From steam locomotive maintenance to vintage carriage restoration.
Meet Your Community: Join a friendly, diverse group of people who share a passion for Leeds history.
Flexible Commitment: Whether it’s one Saturday a month or three days a week, we value whatever time you can give.
Keep History Alive: Ensure that the whistle of a steam engine continues to echo through to Middleton Park.
Find Your Perfect Role
You don’t need to be an engineer to help out. We have roles to suit every personality and skill set:
Are You Looking To Make New Friends?
Volunteering has many benefits to offer to you, as well as to the railway. It will present you with the opportunity to meet new people, from all walks of life, such as the ones shown here. It can also enable you to gain worthwhile skills, and we can promise that it will result in a real sense of achievement.
Ready to Climb Aboard?
Becoming a volunteer is simple. You don’t need prior experience—just enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in.
The Process:
Visit Us: Drop by on a running day to see the railway in action.
The Chat: Meet our Volunteer Coordinator for an informal brew and a look around.
The Membership: Join the Middleton Railway Trust (a requirement for insurance).
The Fun Starts: Begin your induction and start making a difference!
Join Our Team Of Volunteers Today!
The Middleton Railway welcomes new volunteers, just complete the leaflet about volunteering and return it to the Railway either by e-mail to volunteering@middletonrailway.org.uk, by mail to ‘The Station, Moor Road, LS10 2JQ’ or to our ticket counter when we are open, and we will arrange to show you round and an induction.
You can also complete an enquiry form online by clicking here.
The Railway expects all volunteers to become members of the Trust after completing an induction period of about three months, so that all our volunteers enjoy the full benefits of membership and can play their role in the governance of the Trust.