Got hired at KCS need advice on conductor training

Need some advise on the KCS traing cource just wondering what to expect and whats the best way to lean everything and how hard is it on a scale from 1 to 10 thanks

Don't expect to be a proficient switchman byt he time your cubbing is done. Heck, don't expect to be good in a year.

It's hard, but it takes a while to get good at. The worst part is being out in the weather. Oh and the fact that the railroad will likely screw you any chance they get, too.

Bufnick,

My best friend works for KCS and thier program is very
serious about the GCOR and book work in general.

You will need to take the classes seriously and study everynight
during the course.

You will take 2 classes of 400 questions each and need to pass
each one with a 90% or better.

That being said KCS is a very good railroad to work for according
to by buddy.

Sean
www.getarailroadjob.com

Another piece of advice that applies anywhere, not just the KCS is to listen. Even if 3 different guys tell you the same thing, listen. It is going to take a while before you become proficient, and the guys will expect that. They will accept it a lot easier if you don't come off as a know it all but rather use your mouth to ask questions.

Chances are the first time you look at your rule book you are going to view it as an alternate source of treatment for insomniacs, it is going to take a while to see where each of these rules apply. Getting out in the field under the watchful eye of your peers will quickly make sense of all those abstract notions you struggled to learn in the classroom.

If you show a desire and a willingness to learn, the trrops you are with will help you along.

Good luck, and kiss any semblence of a normal life goodbye.