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Jordan, CSX, Ed, and Antonio all hit the nail on the head. Listen in school, study, etc, but the best instruction you will ever get is from your coworkers. These guys have been here a long time and have a lot to pass down to you. My attitude has changed quite a bit since I first started OJT. A lot of newbies may know the rule books better than the old heads, but by no means do we know squat about railroading!!!![ i worked five weeks in the yard to start training and on the last day in the yard at the last minute of the shift, I watched a remote engine hit the ground because my forman was trying to do too much instead of looking at the switch points. I was standing about ten cars away with the switchman and I watched the engine rock back and forth and almost tip over!!! When you're working you can take your sweet time, if you are unsure of your switchpoints and how you are lined up walk your route in front of your train, trust me the engineer won't mind! [:D] I have just started on road training going up to Chicago to Barr Yard, Clearing Yard, Bensenville Yard, etc. These yards are enourmous and quite intimidating to a newbie, but just like these guys said, If you don't know ask!!! The hours and time away can get a little trying at times, but the pay and benefits are hard to match. And most importantly during your training, be involved in the work and ask your trainer to let you do some of the work while they watch, they'll be there to catch you if you fall. And most of all good luck and be safe!!! Nathan [swg][#welcome]
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