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It makes such a good impression on our visitors when the arrive and see staff in period clothing. Here is guidance for volunteers, although it's important to stress that since this is a volunteer railway, and we can't afford to pay for anyone's uniform, it's impossible to dictate what anyone wears. Instead, staff in period attire get a free ice cream (food for Big Kids :-) ). As far as free ice cream goes, Lyn Seale's instructions are to say yes to anything that looks smart and relatively old fashioned. Feel free to mix and match from this lot: OUT: Blue jeans Fleeces Jumpers of any kind Combat trousers T-Shirts, particularly with logos and slogans Trainers Polo shirts Camouflage gear Boiler suit overalls for guards Anything covered with paint! IN: Waistcoats (the only near essential bit) Pocket watches Collarless shirts White, light blue or white/striped shirts Flat caps Bowler hats Jackets (single breasted and ONLY with waistcoats) WHR Ties BUT ONLY with grease tops, NEVER with flat caps Corduroy trousers Moleskin trousers Braces Bib & brace overalls (steam crew & diesel drivers) Plain boots Just in case anyone is a bit worried, no-one is forced to wear heritage dress - there are still days when a non-heritage guard is better than none at all!
	James and Andy wearing flat hats and waistcoats. Rick Beton 767x493, 98KiB
	Lyn in national dress and James in 1920s clothing - large flat hat, collarless shirt, loose trousers. Rick Beton 512x384, 102KiB
	Dave as Guard at Porthmadog. The waistcoat is worn with a collarless shirt, here with a loose scarf-like neck tie. The 'grease top' hat became typical in later days on the WHR and is very suitable. The pocket watch and chain add an important detail. Loose trousers such as Dave's corduroys are essential. The moustache is not - but who can deny it's excellent? Rick Beton 579x570, 57KiB (large file: 1010x768, 121KiB )
	Mark as Fireman at Pen-y-Mount wearing flat cap, waistcoat, braces, and loose corduroys. Rick Beton 512x384, 117KiB (large file: 1024x768, 232KiB )
	Andy as Stationmaster at Pen-y-Mount during a gala. The waistcoat is worn with a collarless shirt. The bowler hat was the typical mark of office in the 1920s. A pocket watch and chain might be on the Christmas presents list. Rick Beton 307x410, 92KiB