What is better?Being Trainmaster or Locomotive engineer?

Question

I would like to know the assignments for a trainmaster,can they join a cab with a train engineer for some trips?or they are just "behind the scene"?i also would like to know if a locomotive engineer with 5 or + years of service can reach a higher position like management or supervising.Thanks

Answer 1

hi i am a qualified railworke not knowing what a trainmaster is but here in australia some drivers become train controllers and controll the railway but it depends on where u can see yourself or u could become a trainer i dont know u have to be part of a railway so i would suggest u ask ur driver coordinator and see what they have to say i hope this helps

Answer 2

Engineer, you have lots more job security.

Trainmasters are company officers, no union protection and your security depends on making your superiors happy, usually they do not have as much vacation either.

Our best trainmaster was recently dismissed because he wasnt afraid to tell the division superintendant that he was full of sh*t. Which was true but he didnt like hearing it.

Locomotive engineer has its downsides but it is a better job for most people.

Answer 3

The best job of all would be the fat controller.

Answer 4

Locomotive engineer! You learn more than just controlling the train! And yes! They can reach a higher position with the knowledge they obtain in their training years. :)

Answer 5

Locomotive engineer if you want more money and overtime.

Trainmaster if you want a desk job with close to dependable hours.