Rabbit on the Rails
This will be a series talking about my life on the railroad from the time I was hired until present time. Stories and locations are real but I'll try to refrain from using names while telling the stories. I will try to release new episodes once a week! #railroad #conductor #engineer #trains #work
Episodes
This week on Rabbit on the Rails, I reflect on the early days of my railroad career and the adventures of juggling yard jobs, extra boards, and shifting schedules. But life on the tracks wasn’t the only thing changing—our family was growing fast. From late-night call-ups to welcoming new arrivals at home, I share the story behind my nickname, “Rabbit,” and the lessons learned balancing work, family, and everything in between.
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Thanking you all for the journey in this podcast! Sharing that life happens but we keep moving forward!
Now officially a certified engineer, I'm back in the conductor's seat. In this episode, I share what it was like returning to the ground after training, dealing with unexpected pressure to run, and getting back into the rhythm of the Avondale-to-Livonia turn. I also talk about my first experience working jobs closer to home... and the intense day I was involved in my very first on-duty accident. This one's about real railroad life-...
After months of classroom work, simulators, and hands-on OJT, the day finally came: my qualifying run. In this episode, I take you through the nerves, the pressure, and one key moment that could’ve gone either way. From stopping with air to spotting autoracks and even failing an exam! This one’s got it all. Let’s get qualified.
Continuing my engineer class. finally getting to the OJT's. Going through the different areas of on the job training: yards, locals, and road trips.
A follow-up to the two weeks in engineer class. discussing simulators and tests. A little free time allowed us to explore some of Salt Lake while we were there. a thanks for tuning in!
This week on Rabbit on the Rails, I’m sharing what it was like stepping into engineer class, the training that turns conductors into locomotive operators. I break down why I chose to go, how the class is structured, and what it felt like walking into a simulator for the first time. From Salt Lake City sunrises to high-stakes testing pressure, this episode dives into the journey of leveling up on the railroad.
A new addition to our family: the trials of being there for the birth of our 5th child.
From the extra board to a regular turn and back again. just enough seniority to stay out of the yard and where i want, on the road!
A look into life on call with the railroad.
This week I'll discuss being marked up during Mardi gras and then going through remote control training!
Looking back at my first call to work by myself as a conductor!
The beginning to my journey of working on the railroad!
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