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<p>I was interviewed in November by NS for the Buckeye Yard in Columbus. I got an email saying I would be receiving a conditional offer later this month if I was still interested. </p><p>I have generally worked indoors in the past, but I like working with machinery and I am good with my hands. I HAVE worked outside -- doing constuction work, etc., but I have spent the last few years inside. I have a healthy respect for the hardware, and I believe I can be a safe worker.</p><p>These are pretty basic questions, so please excuse my lack of knowlege.</p><p>-When you travel overnight, who pays for transportation/meals/lodging at the destination? I assume that NS would.</p><p>-I know that many older employees are retiring, but what is a reasonable time to expect to be on the extra board? Is it just a matter of luck and location? How long before Engineer School? It seems like one to two years is typical.</p><p>-How much harder is it to be an engineer than a conductor? I know there are some who do not make the grade in Engineer School, so there must be a learning curve that some can't negotiate.</p><p>-As a conductor, generally how much time is spent in the yard as compared to one the road?</p><p>-If you are an Engineer of Freight Conductor, how do you feel about your job? I know on an earlier post a few answered this, but not many. </p><p>Thanks in advance for you help and insight. </p><p>BBear (Buckeye Barry)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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