Two new volunteers signed up at the El Dorado County Fair this year. The first, Pete, is a retired carpenter and wood worker. He's agreed to work at the engine house one Saturday each month. Pete is going to help the El Dorado Western renovate Westside and Cherry Valley Railway Parlor Car No. 101.
Eric Stohl and Rob McMillan install bead board siding on the West Side & Cherry Valley Parlor car last Saturday.Call for general information:
(530) 621-5865
Workdays and work locations vary during the week. Please contact the crew via Facebook if you'd like to volunteer. You can also stop by the museum.
El Dorado County Historical Museum
104 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
To join our effort to renovate the Diamond and Caldor Railway No. 4 Shay locomotive and to build and operate an El Dorado County Historical Railroad Park, send $35 (check or money order) for individual membership the Diamond Springs address. Other membership options include:
Family membership $60
Corporate membership $100
Life membership $500 for individual/family
Business life membership $1,000
Annual membership runs from January to December.
