Modoc Railroad Academy offers the nations only six month new locomotive engineer training program. In addition to the schools three modern Type II Locomotive simulators, the school also features a new, state of the art locomotive to teach basic locomotive engineer skills and techniques. Modoc Railroad Academy instruction meets and exceeds current and pending federal government standards for locomotive engineer training. Since 2005, Modoc Railroad Academy has been unable to meet the demand for locomotive engineers. 2008 has become the start of a critical shortage of locomotive engineers.

Modoc Railroad Academy instructs and educates both new and veteran railroaders in the safe and practical operation of locomotives and trains. Students take lessons learned on the schools railroad and then apply them on the job. Because the Modoc Railroad Academy uses a combination of classroom, dynamic locomotive simulator and new locomotive training, student engineers receive the finest training available anywhere. Modoc Railroad Academy trained engineers work on railroads such as BNSF, Union Pacific, Amtrak, CSX and other railroads.

Locomotive Engineer Re-Certification

Locomotive Engineer Re-certification of current locomotive engineers is a five day process in which locomotive engineers are instructed, tested and then ready to have their final check ride. This process can take place either at the school facility or on employee's railroad. Contact the school for details dates and costs. Note: You must have a valid and current Class One Train Service license to be re-certified.

Modoc Railroad Academy
Newest Locomotive Simulator being used
by Colon Fulk, Roadmaster (retired) NS Railroad

Become a Certified Engineer
Chris Fuller - Hired by RailAmerica