The YRP Heritage Engagement Initiative are pleased to announce a volunteering visit to the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway in Oxfordshire.

Located just 1 hour from Central London, the Cholsey and Wallingford railway is a rural branch line opened in 1866. Since 1981 the line has been in the hands of the Cholsey and Wallingford Preservation Society who run timetabled heritage train journeys and special events throughout the year.

YRP will be helping to recover redundant signalling assets from the lineside and restore the platform at Wallingford Station. This experience will allow volunteers to get some hands-on understanding of heritage signalling equipment and learn basic railway engineering principles through the renewal of Wallingford Platform. 

Volunteers including senior individuals across the rail industry will be on-hand to offer guidance and provide an informal networking opportunity.

Cost

A £1 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on this visit.

Tickets can be bought through this link: Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Volunteering Day Tickets, Sat 4 Mar 2023 at 08:30 | Eventbrite

Travel

A private YRP train will depart Cholsey Station at 1020 and take us up the branch line to Wallingford.

• If travelling from London, it is easiest to take 2N24, 0857 Paddington – Didcot Parkway arriving at Cholsey at 1010 
• If travelling from the West, it is easiest to take 2P33, 1006 Didcot Parkway – Paddington arriving at Cholsey at 1012
• Alternatively, you can make your own way to Wallingford Station which has free car parking

PPE/what to bring

• Pizza will be provided for lunch! Please let the organiser know if you have any specific dietary requirements
• Please bring safety boots, and a Hi-Viz vest/jacket
  
• You will also need a valid ticket to travel from your origin station to Cholsey
  
• Task specific PPE and training will be provided by Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Volunteers