After having three days off, Sunday Derek and I both work a northbound train. Finally we are working the same car! I’m relieved to be working together again. It’s been a rough couple weeks. My earnings are definitely affected by who the rail guide is. We work well as a team and it translates to… Read more

As we moved ahead on the journey, we stopped briefly outside Talkeetna for another train to pass. (Remember, it’s a single track system with a few sidings along the way. Certain trains have priority. When this happens, our train moves to the siding, allowing the priority train to pass. I like to think of it… Read more