Did you ever consider being a conductor?

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  1. insipidtoast

    insipidtoast Heavy Load Member

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    Did any of you ever consider being a train conductor? Why didn't you become one?

    It seems like it would solve a lot of the common complaints. There's a bathroom in the car and you can stand and stretch while driving, plus no traffic.
     
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  3. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Man talk about out of left field lol
     
  4. Finalsomnia

    Finalsomnia Medium Load Member

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    From what I understand, it isn't so easy. I remember reading that due to safety reasons, there's a button you have to press literally every minute to prove that you are awake and keeping track (ahem) of the rail junctions ahead of you.
     
  5. DeadArmadillo

    DeadArmadillo Light Load Member

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    Nope....I don't look good in tails.
     
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  6. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    There is a retired conductor here driving now isn't there?
     
  7. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    I considered it, but it's extremely hard to get into that line of work. Plus my location was not conducive to it. For a time, I considered maritime engineering officer, and then using that experience to get into railroad maintenance work. But, it's a lot easier to hold a steering wheel.
     
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  8. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    How much do they make a mile?where do they pull in to get dinner?
     
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  9. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Is there a lease purchase option??.
     
  10. Duurtipoker

    Duurtipoker Medium Load Member

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    Thought about it, but couldn't get that parallel parking down :(
     
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  11. alpo718

    alpo718 Light Load Member

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    You think you have DOT problems now, man they really crawl up rail workers butts! I have a close friend who is a conductor for Norfolk Southern.
     
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