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APPENDIX C

OEL101master Engineer Training Program

PAGE 2 - 07/89 Phase IV consists of final evaluation of the trainee on a locomotive simulator and begins only when the road foreman judges that the trainee is sufficiently prepared. A member of the Transportation Training Group administers and evaluates the trainee's performance on the simulator. (NOTE: This final evaluation is not administered before the end of the 12th week of OJTH.) If the trainee successfully completes this final evaluation, he/she will return to his/her home division as a qualified engineer and be ready to complete any further qualification requirements of the home railroad (e.g., whatever is necessary to become a promoted engineer). If the trainee does not successfully complete the final evaluation, he/she returns to the home division and is given additional running time. Length of time will depend upon availability of runs to make and train handling deficiencies. At the end of this additional time, the trainee is reevaluated on the simulator. If the trainee does not successfully complete the second evaluation, he/she is disqualified unless otherwise specified in contractual agreements.

Upon completion of the Locomotive Engineer Training Program, each participant is presented a Qualification Card and Certificate of Achievement.

After successfully completing this program, each participant will be able to:


 * 1) Operate an Amtrak passenger locomotive efficiently, safely and in accordance with Amtrak and home railroad operating rules and novel requirements;
 * 2) Troubleshoot and take corrective action for enroute mechanical and electrical malfunctions; and
 * 3) Be a positive influence on passengers and fellow employees through personal behavior and support of Amtrak's mission and management philosophy.