YRP & IMechE Railway Challenge – Volunteer Day

🚂 YRP x IMechE Railway Challenge – Volunteer Day

Join Young Rail Professionals (YRP) for a hands-on volunteering day supporting the IMechE Railway Challenge at Stapleford Miniature Railway.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
📍 Stapleford Miniature Railway, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
🕘 Meet at Melton Mowbray station at 9:30am
🏁 Finish around 5:30pm

What will we be doing?

Volunteers will help with the installation of two new switches and a passing loop, including:

🔧 Preparing the ballast bed
🚂 Laying track and switches
📏 Aligning the track for smooth running

No previous trackwork experience is required — tools, PPE and guidance will be provided.

What to bring?

🥾 Sturdy footwear
👕 Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
🥪 Your own packed lunch

A fridge and microwave are available on site, and tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Getting there

We will meet at Melton Mowbray railway station at 9:30am. A train is due to arrive at 9:28am.

We will then organise car sharing from the station to the railway. Please let us know when registering if you can offer or need a lift.

Come along, get hands-on with railway engineering, meet fellow rail professionals and help support the next generation of engineers! 🚂🔧