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

  • Car Mover
  • Coal Tram Driver
  • Dinkey Driver
  • Goat Driver

  • Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

  • Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
  • Drive locomotives to and from various stations in roundhouses to have locomotives cleaned, serviced, repaired, or supplied.
  • Ride on moving cars by holding onto grab irons and standing on ladder steps.
  • Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.

  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Monitor vehicle movement or location.
  • Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.