Photos by Rich Currie

Engine Service

Steam Engineer - operates steam locomotive.

Steam Fireman - responsible for maintaining adequate steam pressure - monitors boiler water level and shovels coal into the firebox. Necessary step to qualification as a steam engineer.

Diesel Engineer - operates diesel locomotives.

Train Service

Conductor - in general charge of the train and all train and engine service personnel. Responsible for provide a safe and educational trip for all visitors.

Trainman/Switchman/Brakeman - assist conductor and passengers - align track switches for proper operation - provide visual signals for safe train operation. Necessary step to qualification as a conductor.

Car Host/Docent – narrates train trip, interprets artifacts and historical events to visitors. Answers lots of questions.

Museum Gift Shop - primary contact for museum visitors - answer questions - sell train tickets and gift items.

Archivist - review, organize and file historical documents.

Track Crew - install and maintain track and roadbed.

Steam and Diesel Repair - repair and maintain steam, diesel and gasoline engines.

Car Maintenance & Restoration - restore and repair rolling stock for museum display or operations.

Carpentry & Painting - everything from new display cases to historic narrow gauge railroad cars.

Car Cleaning - passenger cars get dirty and someone has to clean them!

Facilities maintenance - cleaning and maintaining the premises.

Special Events Planning - SantaFest, SteamFest, Fourth of July, etc. Help us put together our signature events.

Member Management - membership records, mailings, etc.

Publicity & Publications - help get the MNGRR message out! Write and talk for us.

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