Locomotive Engineer

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Locomotive Engineers operate electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric trains to transport passengers or freight where they need to go. As well as using a variety of controls to operate the train, they interpret electronic or manual signals, monitor speed, air pressure, battery use, and other instruments to ensure that the train runs smoothly.

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