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You may want to think about volunteering for a tourist railroad. I did and worked my way up from Trainman to Brakeman to Conductor and now I have my Student Engineer card. The definite plus side is that I've learned shortline railroading without the long hours away from home, etc. But because its a shortline doesn't mean things are any less dangerous. People act like the trains are toys, but they're not. I've been up in the cab when someone has run the flashers right in front of us. One particular time, I was in the cab when we came about within about 5 inches of nailing someone because they blew the crossing protection. We had finished up freight for the day and were heading back when it happened - someone risked their life rather than wait the 30 seconds for the light engine to pass. Amazing. Kevin
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