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Volunteer

Be a Docent!

Are you a sociable person? If so, the Museum needs your help as a docent. People are needed who are willing to donate a few hours once a month assisting visitors understand the Museum and the railroad history of the Central Coast. If you are interested please contact Alan Estes-Garcia at 805-260-9210, or send him an email.

Docent of the Year

2022

2023

2024

Ken Green

Alan Estes

Gary See

Ken Green photo — Ken has been a consistent and flexible guide for visitors to the model railroad display. In addition to his tact and sense of humor, Ken has proven to be a responsible and thorough member of the Museum’s volunteer group — qualities greatly appreciated and depended upon by the rest of the docents and coordinating staff.

Alan Estes photo — Alan has been a member since the museum opened it’s doors. A reliable and capable volunteer, he can usually be found in the museum store near our main entrance. He also helps with several museum divisions.

Santa Arrives on the train — ????

2019

2020

2021

Charles Davies

Howard Amborn

Paul Edwards

Charlie Davies photo — Charlie Davies was named Docent of the Year, in recognition of his consistent presence each Saturday (and his providing pastry for his fellow docents). Charlie also brings technical expertise in electronics and telegraphy.

Howard Amborn photo — With the Freighthouse closed since March 2020 there has not been much for the regular docents to do. But outdoor work has continued. And Howard has been a regular outdoor worker, helping with Pullman car La Cuesta, our Plymouth locomotive, the Southern Pacific boxcar, and various tasks in Emily Street Yard.

Paul Edwards photo — Paul builds scenery and regularly introduces visitors to the Pacific Coast Railway section of the model railroad. He cheerfully makes local history come alive.

2016

2017

2018

Charles Kinzer

Robert Wilson

David Weisman

Chuck Kinzer photo — Chuck Kinzer was recognized for his service to the Museum, which has included welcoming and informing visitors, and processing many donated items for fundraising.

Bob Wilson photo — Bob Wilson was recognized for his service to the Museum, which has included helping to restore our bay window caboose, being its regular docent, and providing an interactive model train display during the fall railroad festival.

David Weisman photo — David has helped to make our Wine Rail Excursions a great success, with his entertaining delivery of stories and facts, attention to the guests and unending enthusiasm. Since those excursions are a big money maker for our Museum, David’s contributions have been very much appreciated.