Steam locomotives no longer cross the United States as they did years ago, but the vintage railroading industry, along with its modern counterpart, is alive and well today. Positions dealing with the restoration and management of these locomotives as well as modern ones exist worldwide. Opportunities to learn about them, however, do not. The cost includes six nights lodging at the University of Scranton, meals, and all classroom materials.
Students are responsible for their own transportation costs to and from Scranton.
All safety equipment necessary. All safety equipment necessary for training will be provided for use during the duration of the class. The popular hands-on experiences in roundhouse operations, restoration shop processes and railroad operations were repeated from last year. Modifications were made to the interpretive day, with Park Service rangers alternating between classroom and field exercises to maintain a higher level of interest and participation. So that each could gain experience in plasma cutting, welding, painting, etc.