The “Waiting For A Train” stage musical focuses on the last 12 years in the life of Jimmie Rodgers, from the early days of his courtship with Carrie Williamson, to his untimely death at the age of 35 in 1933.
Each of the characters (4/5 adult males, 2 adult females and 1 juvenile female) featured in this production, along with the approximate age ranges and specific talent requirements, listed in order of their stage appearance, are as follows:
| CHARACTERS | PORTRAYED AGE | TALENT REQUIREMENTS |
| Aged Ralph Peer | 60-65 years old | Singing and light dancing |
| Engineer (*) | 40-50 years old | None |
| Jimmie Rodgers | 30-35 years old | Singing, yodeling and light dancing |
| Carrie (Williamson) Rodgers | 30-35 years old | Singing, yodeling and light dancing |
| Anita Rodgers | 6-10 years old | None |
| Young Ralph Peer | 35-40 years old | Light dancing |
| Doctor (*) | 40-50 years old | None |
| Mrs. Bedell | 35-45 years old | Light dancing |
(*) Please note, if so desired, the Engineer character and the Doctor character can easily be portrayed by the same actor.