JonMyrlennBailey
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It seems like they were called locomotive "engineers" because it may have taken an engineering degree to make one of these mothers run.
This engine seems like very temperamental machine that takes a ton of constant baby-sitting down the line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vogL3LL8Q
At UP in 2019, you have to take a crummy position like brakeman, switchman or even conductor to be promoted to engineer on a modern D/E engine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4loypZNHeY
This engine seems like very temperamental machine that takes a ton of constant baby-sitting down the line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vogL3LL8Q
At UP in 2019, you have to take a crummy position like brakeman, switchman or even conductor to be promoted to engineer on a modern D/E engine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4loypZNHeY
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