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1 The RailwayEducational BureauRailroad Technical Training CatalogDistance Training Programsfor the Rail Industry and Related FieldsLicensed and accredited by the Nebraska State Board of Education under the provisions of Sections 85-1601 to 85-1658 Nebraska RailwayEducational Bureau1809 Capitol , NE 68102-4905(402) 346-4300800-228-9670 Fax: (402) 2006 The Railway Educational rights in the art by Us ..IOur Purpose ..IIIOur Mission ..IIIWork Site Training ..IVWorkshops ..VIIT raining-Related Consulting ..VIIID istnace Training ..IXFrequently Asked Questions About Distance Training ..XIIIC ourse Selection Guide ..XVIIIB asic Foundation ..1 Freight Cars ..6 Brakes ..42 Basic Machinist ..57 Locomotive Mechanical ..67 Basic Electrical ..96 Locomotive Electrical ..108 Locomotive Operation ..134 Metal Trades ..143 Track Maintenance ..153 Railway Signaling ..156 Steam Maintenance and Shop Inspection ..157 Lesson Code Index ..161 For additional enrollment forms, please contact the REB at:(402) 346-4300(800) to the best kept secret in the Railroad industry TheRailway Educational Railway Educational Bureau (REB) has trained the Railroad indus-try s skilled-labor workforce for nearly a re no secret to thetens of thousands of workers who have taken our courses through theyears, but if you haven t used our services before, you may not knowabout everything we can do for you.

2 We ve worked hard to create andmaintain an unparalleled reputation as the leading source for railroadworkforce methods of training delivery and our curriculum have evolved overthe nearly 100 years we ve been in business. Today, we offer a varietyof training methods to suit your needs. We offer: Work Site Training Training-related consulting Workshops Distance TrainingOur distance training courses now include a few modern touches,which makes completing course work at the REB more convenient thanever. Our students have the option to mail or email their test answers tous. More recently, we ve begun offering a growing number of tests thatmay be completed curriculum has benefited from measured growth through the training textbooks and materials have been researched and pro-duced in conjunction with experts in the field. We strive to ensure thatour information is current with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)regulations and Association of American Railroads (AAR) rules.

3 The REB trains people from all walks of life. Some are individuals notaffiliated with a particular Railroad while others may be working towardcompleting their apprenticeship programs with their employers. If a need, or simply and interest in this vital industry, the REB canhelp you learn all about don t stop at traditional distance training. We offer training aids tohelp your organization meet its in-house goals. We can work hand inhand with training managers to help them do their jobs more , it s no secret, the REB is a viable option to help expand youreducational resources and stretch training you select the REB for your training needs, you can be assuredthat we have earned our credentials. The REB is licensed and accredit-ed by the State of Nebraska Department of Education under the provi-sions of section 85-1601 to 85-1658, Nebraska s no secret to the people who have used our services that the REB isa valuable solution for training. We re here to train you and youremployees to work more REB has helped railroadsand the rail industry become more efficient and profitable as a result ofthe training we ve helped both seasoned and new employees to: Enhance their job skills Earn promotions Take on leadership rolesOur secret of success gets harder and harder to hold back every the number of people we ve trained in the rail industry expands, sotoo does the number of former students climbing the ladder in theirrespective companies.

4 We receive many calls from former students stat-ing that the REB helped them advance and now they need to procuretraining for employees under their watch. The list of supervisors, man-agers, and department heads who started their railroading careerenrolled in our classes is impressive. Everyone seems to be finding outthat the REB is the source to turn to for valuable training in the REB is part of the Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation,publishers of RailwayAge, RailwayTrack and Structures (RT&S), andInternational Railway Journal (IRJ). We are proud to be part of s most complete source of railway information. Put our experience to work for you. Call us today to see how we canhelp you meet your training to assist in training people to perform more Railway Educational Bureau provides training dedicated to qualityeducation. We supply timely and cost-effective programs for thoseseeking a working knowledge of the Railroad are commit-ted to the changing needs of the individual through up-to-date materi-als, individual counseling, and qualified Site TrainingWork site training is one of the most beneficial forms of training weoffer the rail industry.

5 Our work site training classes have providedmany companies with a cost-effective format for productive training especially when you have six or more employees to train. Your employ-ees receive classroom and hands-on training with the tools and equip-ment they use every day from our experienced tell uswhere and when you want the training and we ll be ve presented a wide variety of Work Site Training sessions to ourclients for a wide range of employees. Some of the employees we vetrained have been new to the industry and some bring years of experi-ence. Regardless of the experience level of your employees, we can tailor our training to fit your needs. Sessions we ve taught include: FRA Part 232: Brake System Safety Standards Training Initial Terminal Air BrakeTest Freight Car Movement and Handling Freight Car Inspection Fundamentals of Train Air Brakes and Repair Track Air BrakeTesting Air BrakeTesting Freight Trains Open Top Loading Rules and Regulations Freight Car Repair Level 1 Basic Track Inspection Performing Track Maintenance Basic Principles of Track Maintenance Advanced Principles of Track Maintenance Railroad Safety including Blue Signal Protection Car Component Identification and Function Introduction to the FRA and AAR Fundamentals of Freight Car Air Brakes FRA Safety Appliance and Freight Car Safety AAR Inspection and Maintenance Rules Air Brake Component Identification and Function Inbound/Outbound Freight Train Inspections Class I, Initial Terminal Air BrakeTest Single Car Air BrakeTest and Troubleshooting Using Test Device AAR and FRA Inspection.

6 Repair Billing and Repair Records Signal and Communication Systems Customized Training DevelopmentHosting a work site training session can have benefits beyond the scopeof the primary training initiative. For instance, our instructors may getthe rare opportunity to observe your employees perform within theirenvironment. This can lead to discovering ways for your organization tobecome more efficient. In the past, our instructors have observedbehavior that has enabled them to make suggestions to help our suggestions have included such things as increasing AAR billing,fine-tuning repair procedures, and implementing more efficient waysfor employees to use tools and equipment at their you choose to take advantage of work site training, you ll be incontrol. You ll need to supply the employees to be trained, the class-room, and, depending on the topic being presented, some basic toolsand equipment. We supply the instructor and training materials site training is a great way to maximize your training budget.

7 Inaddition to having our instructor on your premises, you ll save on travelexpenses normally associated with training groups of employees. TheRailway Educational Bureau (REB) will handle all travel arrangementsnecessary for our instructors giving you less to worry , the REB instructor is the only one doing any significanttravel this means less downtime for those being trained when com-pared to sending them away for ll help you choose the right curriculum for your needs. The REBhas a wealth of experience, training manuals, textbooks, training aids,and instructors to draw from. We ll analyze your needs and help the best combination of resources to address your training crite-ria. We can even incorporate your specific safety rules and policies todeliver a comprehensive training package that is compliant with theDOT s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations andAssociation of American Railroads (AAR) work site training classes are presented by experienced instructorswho know and understand the Railroad can rest assuredthat the training you and your employees receive is second to none.

8 Ourinstructors come from the Railroad industry and have time-tested experi-ence in their presentation skills and technical us today to see how we can help you arrange a work site train-ing program at your Railway Educational Bureau presents a select number of work-shops at our training facility in Omaha, Nebraska, and occasionally atother locations throughout the United States. These workshops are idealfor companies that have fewer than six employees to be learn new skills while gaining a broader perspective byexchanging ideas with other workshops draw a diverse group of attendees. Past attendees havecome from Class I railroads, regional railroads, shortlines, contractors,and industrial workshops are time-tested and presented by experienced instruc-tors who know and understand the Railroad can be assuredthat all of our workshops stress safety and are compliant with FederalRailroad Administration (FRA) regulations and Association ofAmerican Railroads (AAR) of our more popular workshops include: Introduction to Basic Track Inspection Introduction to Track and Track Inspection for Shortlines and Industrial Track Owners Trainyard Freight Car Inspection Derailment Investigation Procedures Signals and CommunicationsBe sure to visit our website frequently for information regarding avail-able ConsultingOur training-related consulting services may be able to help you withyour training-related needs.

9 We can put our experience to work helpingyou arrive at solutions to meet your you have a safety problem with your employees? Do you need toscreen your employees before they work on certain equipment or per-form certain tasks? Do you need help keeping records of your employ-ees training? We have experience with these problems and more. Wecan develop a customized training program or help point you in thedirection you need to go. In fact, we ve helped organizations inside andoutside the railway industry become more productive and we velearned a lot along the ve helped our clients with a wide variety of issues. We have: Implemented safety surveys to monitor employee behavior Created Pre-qualification Study Guides and testing procedures to be required of employees bidding on new work positions Designed and implemented comprehensive signal training Designed and implemented numerous training sessions for compa-nies inside and outside the rail industry in such topics as Track Inspection and Inbound Freight Car InspectionWhether you re a Class I Railroad , shortline, or regional Railroad , orwhether you re a petroleum refinery, food processor, or utility company,we can help you find the training you need.

10 Contact us today and seehow we can TrainingThe Railway Educational Bureau (REB) has offered Distance Trainingcourses for skilled laborers working in the rail industry for nearly acentury. Founded in 1909, the REB is a pioneer in distance training. Inthese first 100 years, we ve been training employees at Class I rail-roads, shortlines, and regional railroads, and our time-tested courseshave become widely accepted by the ve also helped manyorganizations outside the rail industry (including petroleum refineries,food-processing plants, and utility companies) learn more about abouttheir roles and responsibilities when dealing with rail courses have been used by tens of thousands of people across awide range of disciplines to enhance their knowledge in order to helpthem become successful in the rail offer courses coveringa broad spectrum of disciplines, including: Basic railroading foundation Freight car repair Track maintenance Locomotive mechanical Locomotive operations Locomotive electrical Machinists Metal trades Signal maintainors Steam engine maintenanceJust the BeginningOur Distance Training courses are just the beginning for many railroademployees.