bECOME A mEMBER

Learn to drive streetcars and become a motorperson! Applicants need a valid driver's license, must be at least 21 years old and should enjoy interacting with people. Classes for new members start each spring. The course requires a minimum of six evenings of instruction in Fort Edmonton Park. Upon successful completion of training you will be expected to complete a minimum of 8 shifts in Fort Edmonton Park.

Ongoing streetcar restoration is carried out in the society's main workshop at the Fort Edmonton Park Streetcar Barn. The jobs range widely from metal to wood work, machining, upholstery, painting, electrical wiring, etc. Even manufacturing of new parts takes place! New and dedicated members who are looking for a fulfilling hobby will definitely find their niche. Work sessions take place at the Streetcar Barn all year on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Regular streetcar and track maintenance, greasing and cleaning are further important jobs to keep the wheels turning both at Fort Edmonton Park and at the High Level Bridge. Even less technically skillful members will find something meaningful to do. 

Besides restoring and operating real streetcars, the ERRS also collects publications, pictures, documents and artifacts related to the history of streetcars and public transportation in and around Edmonton. Donations and acquisitions are being catalogued and stored for future generations according to the recommendations of the Alberta Museums Association.  Archive volunteers also conduct research about the technical and operational aspects of Edmonton's streetcar system, and the people who operated it.

A small but fine streetcar museum was opened in time for the 2008 centennial celebrations of public transportation in Edmonton. The museum is located in the Strathcona Streetcar Barn and is open to the public at regular intervals, or for groups upon prior arrangement. Outgoing members with an interest in history will find a worthwhile occupation as museum guides. 

Business meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month (with the exception of July and August and December). The meetings are held online starting at 7.30pm.  2 - 3 social events are organized during the year, i.e. summer barbeques, evening rides across the High Level Bridge, Christmas gatherings etc.