Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Ltd is pledged to support the Railway Company. It has provided financial support, and practical help through the running of River Mite and the volunteer workforce. Every year at the AGM the members elect one third of the Council to run its affairs. The Council in turn appoints a Director to the Board of the Railway Company.

There is only a small permanent staff who welcome additional help. Working parties of Society members from all parts of the country gather regularly at Ravenglass. During the winter these meet regularly to undertake track work, relaying, reballasting, renewal of fences and telephone equipment. During the period of daily steam trains, from the end of March to the beginning of November, society members give invaluable assistance with operating the railway. Volunteers provide most of the guards, assist with preparation of locos and trains, man stations and do many other jobs. If you have a special skill we would be glad to find you work to suit - otherwise we can give you training. Many members do valuable work in publicising the railway at fetes, rallies and exhibitions in their home areas all over the country. One important annual undertaking is to distribute publicity to all the holiday establishments in and around the Lake District.

Not all members can give active help, but their support in the form of annual subscriptions and donations funds the Society’s activities. Your membership entitles you to travel concessions on the R&ER - subject to any restrictions applied by the General Manager - to use the Society accommodation, and to receive four copies of the R&ER magazine each year. You will also benefit from occasional Member Only offers available through the online store. If you would like to join us in this venture and make many friends please choose your membership option here or complete our membership form. The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is not only a Great Little Railway but a Great Society.

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