Without a significant contribution from volunteers, the railway heritage story cannot be told. That's why the Office of Rail Heritage has valuing and building on railway heritage volunteering as a critical objective to create a sustainable future for our railway heritage.

There are many ways you can play a part in conserving and celebrating our rich railway heritage. Individuals and groups with a range of skills and experience are needed across the State. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact your local group or one of interest from the NSW Railway Heritage network.

2010 Volunteer Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement
Grahame Thurling, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division
John Wynes, John Gibson, Grahame Linkenbagh - Cooma Monaro Railway

Customer Service
The Lady Volunteers - Rail Journeys Museum

Leadership, Management or Organisational Development
Frank Bennett - Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Craig Connelly - Steam Tram & Railway Preservation (Co-op) Society Limited

Community Relationship Building
Andrew Tester - NSW Rail Transport Museum, Valley Heights
Peter Berriman - NSW Rail Transport Museum

Rail Heritage Conservation, Preservation, Restoration or Reconstruction
Ted Dickson - NSW Rail Transport Museum, Valley Heights
1064 Restoration Project Volunteers - NSW Rail Transport Museum, Thirlmere

Encouragement
Graeme Allen, Hayley Wheaton, Norma Brown - Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Association
Grahame Heggie - The Rail Motor Society