Railroaders Memorial Museum

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Date: Monday August 10th at 8am and ends August 13th at 4pmTuition:&nbsp;$1,500 per participant It is a 32 hour training event Lunches will be provided for the 4 day class Location: Patriot Rail: DeQueen and Eastern Railroad (DQE)<div fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> This training is aimed at technicians that troubleshoot EMD Dash-2 Locomotives. A basic knowledge of electrical theory is expected of the participants.&nbsp; This training will take a deep dive into the best pre-microprocessor era locomotives operating in North America. While the aim of this instruction is to provide a thorough understanding of the Dash-2 control system, this class will also provide participants with the fundamental concepts of modern microprocessor-based locomotives. Over the course of the five days training will cover these subjects and more: Locomotive Electrical Fundamentals Alternator Theory &amp; Rotating Equipment Excitation and Engine Speed Control 12 Solid State Control Modules Dynamic Braking Protective Circuits Wheel Slip Participants should come prepared to listen and learn in a robust atmosphere to includeonboard locomotive learning experiences. The first two days of class will be &ldquo;in class room&rdquo; but the last two days will be onboard locomotives in which students should bring standard PPE to include safety glasses, boots and hard hats for the on locomotive training.&nbsp; The instructors for this training will be Pat Keister and Jerry Williams, retired Class-I locomotivesupervisors. Both started their careers as electricians and were promoted to management positions. Pat and Jerry have extensive running repair and back shop experience. In the last five years, they were key members of a Locomotive Reliability Team where Jerry overseeing a large yard &amp; local fleet (working with Dash-2 locomotives and Pat was the team manager. Pat and Jerry have extensive electrical and mechanical knowledge of both Progress Rail and Wabtec locomotives. The cost is $1500 per participant with a class size of 8-10 students. Payments are required in advance by credit card to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Payments can be made at this link: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.railroadcity.org/trainings" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.railroadcity.org/trainings</a> Participants should provide their email address for pre-read materials. Direct questions to Pat Keister at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:PK@PKServicessLLC.onmicrosoft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">PK@PKServicessLLC.onmicrosoft.com</a> or 540-589-8755</div>

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you for registering for this training. If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Brendan Betts Director of Operationsoperations@railroadcity.org

Date: Monday August 10th at 8am and ends August 13th at 4pmTuition: $1,500 per participant It is a 32 hour training event Lunches will be provided for the 4 day class Location: Patriot Rail: DeQueen and Eastern Railroad (DQE)<div> This training is aimed at technicians that troubleshoot EMD Dash-2 Locomotives. A basic knowledge of electrical theory is expected of the participants.  This training will take a deep dive into the best pre-microprocessor era locomotives operating in North America. While the aim of this instruction is to provide a thorough understanding of the Dash-2 control system, this class will also provide participants with the fundamental concepts of modern microprocessor-based locomotives. Over the course of the five days training will cover these subjects and more: Locomotive Electrical Fundamentals Alternator Theory &amp; Rotating Equipment Excitation and Engine Speed Control 12 Solid State Control Modules Dynamic Braking Protective Circuits Wheel Slip Participants should come prepared to listen and learn in a robust atmosphere to includeonboard locomotive learning experiences. The first two days of class will be “in class room” but the last two days will be onboard locomotives in which students should bring standard PPE to include safety glasses, boots and hard hats for the on locomotive training.  The instructors for this training will be Pat Keister and Jerry Williams, retired Class-I locomotivesupervisors. Both started their careers as electricians and were promoted to management positions. Pat and Jerry have extensive running repair and back shop experience. In the last five years, they were key members of a Locomotive Reliability Team where Jerry overseeing a large yard &amp; local fleet (working with Dash-2 locomotives and Pat was the team manager. Pat and Jerry have extensive electrical and mechanical knowledge of both Progress Rail and Wabtec locomotives. The cost is $1500 per participant with a class size of 8-10 students. Payments are required in advance by credit card to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Payments can be made at this link: <a href="https://www.railroadcity.org/trainings" target="_blank">https://www.railroadcity.org/trainings</a> Participants should provide their email address for pre-read materials. Direct questions to Pat Keister at <a href="mailto:PK@PKServicessLLC.onmicrosoft.com" target="_blank">PK@PKServicessLLC.onmicrosoft.com</a> or 540-589-8755</div>

Railroaders Memorial Museum

Dash-2 Control System Training

412 E Lockesburg Ave

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$1,800

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