Locomotive Engine
Getting a Job as a Train Driver in an Easy Way
There are number of professions required for Railways for example A railroad engineer, railway engineer, locomotive engineer, train operator, train driver or engine driver is a person who operates a railroad locomotive and train. The engineer is the person in charge of and responsible for the locomotive(s). He or she is also in charge of the mechanical operation of the train, the speed of the train and all train handling. The engineer shares with the conductor/guard, who is in charge of the train, responsibility for the safe operation of the train and application of the rules and procedures of the railway company.
On many railroads, the career progression is one that starts as an assistant conductor (brakeman), conductor and finally, engineer. In the United States the engineer is required to be certified and re-certified every 2-3 years.
Engineer is responsible for preparing equipment for service, checking paperwork and the condition of the locomotives. His/her duties require that he/she control acceleration, braking and handling of the train underway. He/she must know the physical characteristics of the railroad, including passenger stations, the incline and decline of the right-of-way and speed limits. Along with the conductor, the engineer monitors time to not fall behind schedule, nor leave stations early. The train's speed must be reduced when following other trains, approaching route diversions, or regulating time over road to avoid arriving too early. The engineer assumes the duties of the conductor if he or she should be incapacitated.
There is another person called locomotive engineer who is required to have an intimate knowledge of track geometry including signal placement so as to be able to safely control their train.
Maintaining concentration is of critical importance in this role.
The qualifications and experience required for this position are as follows:
You do not always need set qualifications to get into this type of work, although most employers will expect you to have a good general standard of education, including maths and English GCSEs. Some mechanical or electrical knowledge may also be useful.
You can apply directly to train operating companies for details of any vacancies. Alternatively, you could start work in the rail service in another job, for example, as part of the station staff or maintenance crews, and then apply for trainee driver posts when they come up. Train companies often promote from within.
You normally have to be at least 21 to work as a train driver on the national rail network. If you are aged between 18 and 21, you may be able to train and work in yards and depots away from passenger lines. To work on the London Underground you must be at least 18.
Successful candidates in the first level are been invited to a training centre where you would sit tests on:
Basic mechanical knowledge, ability to recall information, reaction times, Concentration skills.
The successful candidates in all the above levels go further for an in person interview.
You will also have to pass a medical, which will test your fitness levels, eyesight, colour vision and hearing. Employers have strict rules on drug and alcohol abuse, and can carry out random tests at any time.
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How do you custom-paint an N Scale locomotive?
I want to put a "Building America" paint scheme on a Union Pacific engine of mine. I see all these pictures on the web of custom-painted model engines, and I know they're not hand-painted. They're paint jobs are too precise. Does anyone know how to paint an N Scale locomotive like that? (PLEASE NO SMARTASS ANSWERS)
Lettering and schemes like THAT are often available as decals !!
Here are the "Building America" schemes for N-scale UP locos from Micro-Scale http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=60-1150&Category_Code=UP&Product_Count=149
I've used other lettering sets to do the logo for MY local line that runs along some UP lines... "Stockton and Valley Springs RR"
GOOD LUCK !!