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Here is a picture from our trip this past Saturday. More to come.

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It has been awhile since my real last update. My last update was from my new Blackberry device. I must say that I was impressed with its ability to take a decent picture and post it to Blogger.

My railroading 101 intro Brakeman class is over with. I’m now a certified brakeman thanks to Midwest. To pass the test, we had to tie on to two empty gondolas, make an air connection, release the hand brakes and use the radio to the engineer to move past the switch. Once past the switch, we had to back our train up to clear the switch and set off one car. We went back and forth with two cars using the radio and hand signals. Once done, the instructor told us if we passed or failed. Out of the three folks who were on hand for the test, all three passed. Next class in line will is for the famous Conductor.

Days before the test, I decided to purchase a pair of overalls. I figured if I was going to work as a brakeman, I should look like one. To my surprise, OshKosh stopped making adult work wear. So I was left with pickings from Carhart and Dickies. After trying on a pair of overalls from both makes, I went with a pair from Dickies. Going forward, my next pair will come from Carhart.

It has been some time since I've update my blog . I've wanted to update my blog and website with some new pictures from the roundhouse. My brakeman class is almost complete. I have learned a lot since this class started. In a couple of weeks, I will have a test on what I have learned in the class room. So far, I have not received any hands on experience. I will find out this Saturday when I can get a ride on a local shortline here in town.

I promise, I will update ny blog again within the next few days.