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Things that raise your pay or open doors
Qualifying on more territory
Every subdivision you are qualified on is more work you can be called for.
Dangerous goods training
Required for many freight assignments and useful anywhere in transport.
Locomotive engineer instructor or examiner
Train and sign off new hires. Steadier hours than road work.
Moving into management or rules
Trainmaster, road manager and safety roles are usually filled from the running trades.