If you are interested in a job position as a railroad brakeman, peruse the major job search websites or browse the career web pages of railroads in your area.
The information presented here offers a brief overview of the brakeman's responsibilities and history within the industry. You can also find similar positions on tourist railroads/excursion trains although, of course, it usually offers little in the way of steady pay. His/her entry-level salary typically starts out in the high $30,000's.ĭepending upon the railroad it is available on short lines (Class IIIs), regionals (Class IIs), and occasionally even Class I's. The brakeman in today's industry is almost always the lowest on the seniority list (following the elimination of firemen and flagmen), behind conductors and engineers. Thankfully, newer technologies such as Westinghouse's have allowed for far greater safety although the importance of the position, itself, has also dwindled. Later, George Westinghouse patented the automatic air brake system during the mid-19th century which eventually did away with this perilous task. It may be of special interest to present day communication workers.Historically, the brakeman held one of the most danger occupations on the freight train, or anywhere on the railroad, being required to walk atop moving cars and manually apply brakes. The artistic filming provides an accurate view of how these dedicated workers used the technology of the time to get a difficult job done. Very enjoyable, Even though times have changed on the railroad many things stayed the same. Very dedicated workers keeping a difficult section of track clear. I remember some of these men and was happy to see my uncle, the man switching the trains when they met at the siding. Romance about working for the railroad which has been lost in technology. Though I'm railroading in the present this film brings back memories as myĬareer really has bridged "era's" so to speak. Thrilling to watch it all again and again! David_Snyder_Lumierist,
CNWFan, Ĭanada's life blood flowing from sea to sea, in silver steel threads ,carrying our Country's commercial greatness, binding us together as one great nation under God. I only hope that still exists in today's world. The procedures shown give a great feel for what it must have been to be a railroad man back in the day. "Railroaders" is an outstanding comment on how railroading was. Certainly I will be watching and enjoying again and again with joy and humility! dafydd, I applaud them all! I promise not to complain about the tough winters in Sweden after viewing this. EdsUpUSA, Ī treasure that is truly inspirational and uplifting! The importance of Community and caring for each other is apparent key amongst these wonderful people. I was an Operator in Michigan in my early years, and I remember much of this stuff - including the snow! Wonderful film - an historical treasure. I retired from the railroad in 2008 after 33 years. The sounds and smells of the soot from the engine are brought back by this film It is really entertaining and very real in the life of those railroaders. When working as a groundman, we had bunk cars and lived in them all summer working between Parry Sound and Capreol. Travelled many miles from coast toi coast for the company during construction of several microwave systems. Took the gas chigger from Union Station in Toronto all the way north to Washago then to Parry Sound. None, Īs a young man I worked for two summer as a lowly groundman on survey parties along the railroad (CNR). That dispatcher has beautiful handwriting something not taught in todays classrooms. I still have his tools, including a 5 foot saw and 20 inch draw knives. My Great-grandfather was foreman of a tie-laying crew of 30 men as the Canadian Pacific Railroad was building westward. I couldn't agree more with comments made about the beautiful handwriting - sad. Another of your films to show my three Grandsons.
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