Engineer & Fireman School

Have you ever dreamed of shoveling coal or pulling on a throttle?  Check out the Fireman & Engineer school for a chance to live out your dream!

During our 4-day Fireman Class, you’ll learn to fire an antique K-36 Baldwin locomotive with actual running time on the rails.

The 4-day Engineering School and Advanced Class will take you even further with more running throttle time, and a hands-on education into the daily service and maintenance aspects of the railroad.

Fireman and Engineer School Itinerary
Please note that there may be changes, but you will be made aware of any changes ahead of time.

Day 1 
9:45a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
10:30a.m., Start classwork at meeting room at Fosters
1:30p.m., Break for lunch (provided by Railroad) at Fosters
2:30p.m., Meet back at Chama Depot for familiarization section of training
5:30-6:00p.m., Class concludes

Day 2
7:45a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
8:00a.m., Board train for departure for first round trip to Cumbres
12:00ish, Lunch at Chama Depot (provided by Railroad)
12:45p.m., Board train for 2^nd departure to Cumbres
4:30p.m., Train arrives back at Chama
5:15p.m., Switching completed (switching is an optional activity)

Day 3
7:45a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
8:00a.m., Board train for departure to Antonito
11:00a.m., Box lunch at Osier
12:15p.m., Meet # 215, depart Toltec
4:00p.m., Arrive at Antonito
4:45p.m., Take the bus to Chama
6:00p.m., Back at Chama and done for the day

Day 4
5:30a.m., Coffee, juice and donuts at the Chama Depot
6:00a.m., Depart Chama in company vehicles for Antonito Depot
7:00a.m., Arrive in Antonito and prepare to take the train out
11:30a.m., Lunch at Osier
12:45p.m., Depart Osier for Chama
3:30p.m., Arrive in Chama for graduation ceremony

What to bring – Required:

1. Ankle supporting steel or similar toed boots
2. Eye protection
3. Cap
4. Work gloves

What to bring – Recommended:

1. Overalls- no polyester
2. Long sleeve shirts-no polyester
3. Sunscreen