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My first trip was as a fireman. I went directly from being a clerk to the Operating department. In retrospect, I think it's a lot harder that way because I had no ground experience to appreciate what the trainmen were doing. The old head engineers did'nt say much and resented you being there because they said it was costing them money. I think the difference was about six dollars a day less if you had a fireman. A few older engineers took me under their wing and taught me everything I needed to know that was'nt in the books. God bless em. As has been said, the main thing is let the crew know that you are new and they will keep you out of trouble. Don't try to fake it. I retired four years ago after a satisfying career. I wish you the best of luck on yours, Ray [:)]
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