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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by tormadel Ordered the book you suggested [:)] thanx again LC. May take me awhile to get my certifications while I manage my restaraunt and wife and child. But at least I'm doing something other then wallowing in a career that doesn't sit well with me. [/quote] Railroading is a job best earned and learned. Don't think that a peice of paper from a school will get you too far in this business. You will need some skills and I strongly recommend a four year degree if nothing else for credibility when you have to deal with banks, investors, etc. Railroaders won't judge you on your education as much as on your abilites. As far as certifications, the ones I believe in is your qualification as a Conductor, your promotion to Engineer (and 49 CFR 240 Certification that goes with it) and enough track work experience to qualify you as a track inspector (requires both hands on and supervisory experience). Other extras I find useful are my advanced degree and bar membership, but they are not required by any means. Remember, although the qualifications are nice, railroading is a team sport. Make sure you have good business/RR partners to fill out your weak spots. The three most important short line people are an operating guy, a track/bridge guy and a financial guy. Everybody markets/sells so a marketing person comes later.... LC
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