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I don't know if it is a waste of money or not? One thing that is correct is that all Class 1 railroads will train their own new hires to cater to their own rules and not somebody elses training books. I have not worked for the railroad for many years now, but remember learning the most by being on the job (OJT). It is a pain for all employess involved to have to work around new hires, but everyone has to learn how to work around trains as they are not born knowing how it all works. If you live in the Sacramento area you should seriously apply with the U.P. online (www.UP.com). They are hiring(Train Service) at this time all over their system. Roseville I believe has openings, but you need to apply to get hired. They will train you for 14 weeks and then probably turn you loose to work as a switchman, brakeman, conductor or engineer. It is all up to them depending on their business needs at the time of hire and can change at any time. Here is a link to their employment page, http://www.careerlink.org/0/0/5/7/interfac.htm I personally would just get a job with the big boys. Your application will also probably get looked at a little closer than if you were just another man applying for these positions. I had several women in my Brakemens class many years ago and they all past the written exam at the end of their classroom training, some of the guys did not. I went on to work with several of these women for several years and they all did an excellent job at their profession. All new hires get hassled a little by the more senior employees, but that happens in all professions. Good luck and just go for it and get your application in with the big guys. Remember you won't have much of a social life if you work for the railroad , I didn't. Have fun. <br /> Brad
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