This week on Rabbit on the Rails, I’m sharing what it was like stepping into engineer class, the training that turns conductors into locomotive operators. I break down why I chose to go, how the class is structured, and what it felt like walking into a simulator for the first time. From Salt Lake City sunrises to high-stakes testing pressure, this episode dives into the journey of leveling up on the railroad.

A new addition to our family: the trials of being there for the birth of our 5th child.

From the extra board to a regular turn and back again. just enough seniority to stay out of the yard and where i want, on the road!

A look into life on call with the railroad.

This week I'll discuss being marked up during Mardi gras and then going through remote control training!

After months of training, the phone finally rings. In Episode 2, I share what it was like getting marked up as a new conductor, receiving my first call to work, and stepping into railroad life for the very first time. From nerves and uncertainty to excitement and opportunity, this was the beginning of a journey that would change my life forever.

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The beginning to my journey of working on the railroad!