How do they match: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

  • Drive locomotives to and from various stations in roundhouses to have locomotives cleaned, serviced, repaired, or supplied.
  • Operate track switches, derails, automatic switches, and retarders to change routing of train or cars.
  • Perform routine repair and maintenance duties.
  • Provide assistance in the installation or repair of rails and ties.
  • Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.

  • Record service or repair activities.