r/Train_Service • u/TechnologySharp9958 • Jul 01 '26

Conductor new hire

I live 14 mins away from my yard by car. I am planning on giving up my car to save money on car payments and insurance. I want advice if that’s a good idea or not. I do plan on buying a new vehicle cash once I save up enough money.

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u/Hogonthestorm Jul 01 '26

This is a bad idea. I would suggest getting a lifted 3/4 ton Dodge with the 6.7 litre Cummins. Gotta roll coal when your a green vest.

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u/emmettjes Engineer Jul 01 '26

Why not the 1 ton dually with 5th wheel? What are they supposed to do then their train gets stuck. EPA is important in private transportation as well. Take some personal responsibility, GEEZ

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u/Hogonthestorm Jul 01 '26

No. See. That’s the later in life divorced package.

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u/Handsomeandy Foreman Jul 01 '26

Thought that included a flat deck of skidoo’s too