late members respectfully. Operations and membership The Railway is fully operated by volunteers. These volunteers come from all walks of life and have diverse and varied interests within the railway. Trackwork enthusiasts can lead a hand on a Wednesday work train, however the majority of work occurs on Saturdays where activities range from shunting movements to engineering. Complimentary training is offered in both correspondence form, and through one-on-one and group lecturing. No fees occur (except for the issue of steam locomotive firemans and drivers certificate, assessed by an external examiner) for these services. On Running days, the following positions are available: Train Control On the Weka Pass Railway, Tablet Control and Track Authority Control is used to ensure safety of trains between the Glenmark and Waikari station limits. The Train Control Officer (TCO) is responsible for issuing track authorities and for ensuring safe movements on the single line. They communicate with train operating staff members, including train drivers, gate keepers and the Waikari stationmaster in person and via radio. Waikari Stationmaster The Waikari Stationmaster is responsible for driving the track inspection vehicle from Glenmark station to Waikari station at the start of a running day. Upon arrival at Waikari, they sell tickets to any passengers, give clearance to trains to enter Waikari station limits, and assist with shunting manoeuvres. At the end of a running day, they drive the track inspection vehicle from Waikari back to Glenmark. Guard The Guard is responsible for the running of trains. Their duties include but are not limited to carrying out terminal/intermediate brake tests, clipping passenger tickets, and managing crowds during photo-runs. They are also able to engage in conversation with passengers, or simply enjoy the views from the guards van or AT viewing cars. Above all, they are responsible for the safe running of each train service. Assistant Guard(s) Assistant Guards assist the Guard in completing their duties. Usually, the guard will assign them to either collect tickets or perform a passenger headcount, while the guard will perform the remaining task. Locomotive Driver The Locomotive Drivers duty is to prepare and manoeuvre the locomotive. They are responsible for ensuring that all necessary steps are taken in the preparation of the locomotive and are in charge of operating the locomotive. As the line is steeply graded, they must be very careful to ensure that the locomotive's wheels do not slip, and must ensure that