Steam Locomotive Engineer - under 100 Tons |
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| Qualifications |
- Mininimum age - 21
- Experience - Proof of 50 hours of actual steam locomotive opertation or attestation by two qualified Steam Locomotive Engineers as to the applicant's experience and Competency.
Note: Experience may be demonstrated by holding a valid state issued or railway issued steam locomotive Engineer's license or certificate.
- Examination - Witten (oral or practical where necessary)
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| Curriculum at the Minimum: |
- Basic math and science
- Basic combustion theory
- General construction of a Locomotive boiler
- Basic boiler maintenance
- Boiler safety devices
- Boiler fittings and accessories
- Corrective measures for low water conditions
- Locomotive construction
- Steam engine operating cycle
- Valve maintenance
- Bearing maintenance and lubrication
- Water glass test and operation
- Water column test and operation
- Gauge cock test and operation
- Pre trip Boiler Inspection
- Pre trip Machinery Inspection
- Railroad signals
- Railroad safety
- Breaks
- Proper use of sand
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