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Volunteer InformationOur volunteers play a key role in the organization by donating thousands of hours each year. They come from all different areas and backgrounds but all have the love for the steam railroad.  If you are interested in helping keep steam railroad history alive, please call or stop by on a work weekend or during any event for a tour. There are many different areas that you can help . Conductor Every car needs two conductors to collect tickets, maintain order for each running, and share the history of the railroad. If you don't have the knowledge and know the history, don't worry, we can help with that. Your enthusiasm, love of trains, and willingness to share it with the public is a wonderful start for this position. Fireman The fireman keeps the fire going in the locomotives' fireboxes, maintains the correct pressure for the steam required to run the engine, and insures the water level is correct. The fireman prepares the locomotive for the day's use and assists in its shutdown at the end of the day. This position starts with the status of Student Fireman and requires at least 60 volunteer hours somewhere on the railroad. If your interests lie with the locomotives, this is where it starts. This is the first step to Fireman and Engineer. After 60 hours as a Student Fireman you may be promoted to Fireman. Engineer The Engineer is the top stop in the cab of the engine. This position follows at least 60 hours as a Student Fireman, at least 60 hours as a Fireman, and at least 60 hours as a Student Engineer. You will be required to follow the certification steps in order to become an Engineer with the MCRR. The Engineer is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the locomotive and train. Ticket Agent Not just selling tickets, this volunteer position is public relations oriented. Whether interacting with the public as a representative of MCRR or sharing the history of railroading, the ticket agent makes a large contribution to the atmosphere of the steam railroad. Shop Worker The work involved in keeping the engines and rolling stock in good, quality working order is an on-going progress. We pride ourselves with keeping our equipment true to history while keeping focused on the safety of volunteers and passengers. There's always a project going on that needs your help from restoration projects of the engines, cars, and equipment to maintaining the track they run on. In the near future will we also be needing history buffs to help in the museum with our planned educational displays and presentations. Come share your enthusiasm and interaction with people eager to share and learn about railroading history. We value each one of our volunteers and understand everyone brings their own strengths to help the railroad be its finest. Will you join us? Please sign up to be a volunteer and help to preserve and share the past with future generations. |
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Midwest Central Railroad Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641 319−385−2912 (updated 08Feb08) |