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Things that move you up

• Qualifying on more territory

  Every subdivision has to be learned separately. The more you are qualified on, the more you can bid.

• Passenger qualification

  Different rules, different equipment and a different pace. Some engineers much prefer it.

• Designated supervisor of locomotive engineers

  The railroad role that trains and tests other engineers. A step off the road and into management.

• Road foreman or trainmaster

  Supervisory positions. Better hours, a salary instead of trip rates, and the loss of union protection.