Moving from maritime to rail

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Yeahoner

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I work as an assistant engineer on a big tug boat, I have experience with big EMD and caterpillars and maintaining all the systems (plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, etc...) I live on the boat two weeks and then go home for two weeks. Good pay and benefits (union contract)... But I've kinda always dreamed of working for the railroad. Is there a similar position on the rails? Is it even worth looking into. I fear I would have to start back at total entry level. Any suggestions most appreciated. (P.s. I found this forum while looking into buying a caboose to use as a cabin)
 
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andrewjonathon

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I am not expert but I think you would have to start at the entry level because of the union agreements. Your current schedule is pretty nice too. Work hard but then plenty of free time to play hard too.
 
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