My posting from the above referenced link, as well as, two other links to treads discussing trainmastering...
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wslc8: First, what is the primary responsibility for the Trainmaster? Does it vary depending on the Railroad?
First, what is the primary responsibility for the Trainmaster? Does it vary depending on the Railroad?
The 1st or 2nd level field supervisor (depending on how you define the Yardmaster). You are usually the lowest level company "officer" The Trainmaster is responsible for EVERYTHING that happens on his territory during his tour of duty:
What skills are needed for a Trainmaster?
What situations can a Trainmaster find themselves in? What are the day-to-day operations of a Trainmaster?
What don't you find yourself in:
Are there any current or former Trainmasters on this list that offer some insight? If there is anything more one could add to this type of position or just tips on interviewing for the railroad I would really appreciate it. Thanks for the help.
Run! Fast! and Far away! Trainmaster was the worst job I had.
Direct hiring as a Trainmaster is probably the worst thing you can do...
You can probably guess, I'm not enamored with being a Trainmaster. However, service as a Trainmaster is almost always a prerequisite for any higher level position. If you ever want to hold a position above the Terminal level, you have to do your time as a Trainmaster first.
Nick
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Well, I suggest that you input "trainmaster and sectionid:111" - that's the Trains.com 'code number' for this General Discussion Forum - into the "Search our Community" box over in the right margin, and you should get about 119 pages of 1,188 referenced posts that contain the word "trainmaster" - such as -
http://cs.trains.com/trccs/search/SearchResults.aspx?q=trainmaster+and+sectionid%3a111&o=Relevance
- one of which is captioned as "The Trainmaster's Duties" from this past April of 2010, which has 31 posts from 4 members, etc., as follows -
http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/p/172589/1894320.aspx#1894320
That should be a good start for you.
- Paul North.
Hi, I would like to know what a railroad trainmaster dose? Dose he supervise crews, agents, and yard masters? Finally do most hire off the street or promoted from with in? Please let me know thank you.
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