Many of us have had that moment in our lives when we dream of becoming a locomotive engineer. It’s a fascinating career, but what does it take to get there in today’s high-demand world of modern ...

When a child first sees the gleam of a locomotive engine and hears the shriek of a train whistle, the excitement sets in. Most outgrow the fascination. They move on to firetrucks or dinosaurs or boy ...

Rail Transportation Engineering instructor Bryan Schlake (right) reviews the controls in the cab of Penn State Altoona’s EMD SD60I locomotive with senior Bryson Edwards. Mirror photo by Patrick ...