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Railroad 101 - Locomotive and Tank Car Anatomy

Training Event

Location

106 East 7th Street
Sycamore OH 44882

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Sessions

  1. to EDT (Registration Closed)

Overview

Training includes:

  • Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event

Attendee Level

  • Hazmat technician/specialist
  • First responders
  • Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
  • Basic/Introduction
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Hazmat
  • Rail Safety
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Emergency Response
  • Locomotives

Description

Classroom Sessions

Session 1:  This class will go over all types of rail car anatomy and teach how to approach these different types of equipment safely in an emergency situation.

Important Details

Required Safety Gear: Enter all required safety gear {e.g. Safety vest, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, long pants, and steel toe or composite toe boots}

Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercise. Stay hydrated and alert.

Be at the site by {TIME} for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.

Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.

Sponsors

  • Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway

Contacts

John Vergis
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway

100 East First Street
Brewster OH 44613

Phone  330-767-7280
Mobile  330-704-9553
jvergis@wlerwy.com
John Vergis
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway

100 East First Street
Brewster OH 44613

Phone  330-767-7280
Mobile  330-704-9553
jvergis@wlerwy.com