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.

  • Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic.
  • Monitor vehicle movement or location.
  • Operate locomotives or other rail vehicles.
  • Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.