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  1. kyleodonnell97

    What type of workouts do you do?

    I'm just wondering to see what every railroad worker does to say fit while working on the railroad.
  2. kyleodonnell97

    How do you become a railroad welder? And what is it like

    Hey guys, I'm a tech school student in Iowa, and I've currently transferred from diesel power technology at my school, to welding technology. I've transferred from diesel technology to welding because I feel like that I'm a more better welder than a mechanic. My welding instructor told me that...
  3. kyleodonnell97

    The Best BNSF Locomotive Shop?

    What is the best shop for BNSF? I know some of their shop locations are in Galesburg, IL, Witchia, KS, Denver, CO, and Billings, MT, but what do you all think is the best BNSF locomotive shop and why?
  4. kyleodonnell97

    BNSF in the Ottumwa Sub

    Here are some photos that I've taken at the BNSF Ottumwa Sub in Ottumwa, IA back from September-December 2016.
  5. kyleodonnell97

    What is it like to work for IAIS?

    I know that the Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) is a Class II railroad and that it's much more different than working for a Class 1 railroad. I've heard that if I work as a conductor for the Iowa Interstate Railroad for example, than I will be able to get a regular job schedule with regular days...
  6. kyleodonnell97

    Trains at the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri

    Here are some photos that I've taken at the Walt Disney Hometown Museum and the former Amtrak Station in Marceline, Missouri on June 18, 2017. The Santa Fe Disneyland Steam Locomotive is on display in the town's park. The Eastbound Southwest Chief then passes by during the tour. And then later...
  7. kyleodonnell97

    Concerns from a current Diesel/Locomotive Student

    Hi, I just want to ask some questions since I am planing working as a Locomotive Mechanic after college. I've just finished my first year of community college last May, and I'll be heading back to take the Locomotive Term this fall and winter. But I don't know what's going to happen to me after...
  8. kyleodonnell97

    Railroad Jobs for people with Asperger's Syndrome

    Hello everybody, Can people who have Asperger's Syndrome get a railroad job even if they take the medication for it? I'm only asking because I've been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome since I was 2, and I still feel confident that I would get a railroad job someday. I just wanna make sure...
  9. kyleodonnell97

    What's like to be a Locomotive Mechanic?

    Hello Everyone, My name is Kyle and I'm hoping for a career with the railroad industry. I've just graduated from high school in Northern Missouri and will be heading off to a two year college in Southern Iowa to major in Diesel Power Technology. Does anyone work for the railroad industry as a...
  10. kyleodonnell97

    My Name is Kyle

    Hello Everyone, My name is Kyle O'Donnell and I planned to work on the railroad someday.


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