What does an MNR Locomotive Engineer do?

A Metro-North Locomotive Engineer is responsible for operating trains that move thousands of customers each day. Find out more about what they do.

[@DPrime215]

My man had the crispy NY Yankees Subway Series fitted on and a fresh pair of Timbs. I support this message.

[@inaedemarughu8275]

Representation matters. Wanted to show the youth from urban communities they can do this as well 💪🏾

[@zacharybritton5259]

@@inaedemarughu8275 Your passion for your job is awesome! I love the rumble of the P32’s and the horn on the BL20GH’s they’re the locos I see running on the Danbury line. Hope to get into the MTA someday! any advice and or tips is appreciated! Keep up the good work.

[@ArgosySpecOps]

@@inaedemarughu8275 MNR has really cool Engineers. When we were accepting new subway cars into service at 207th St Yard I would toot "shave & a haircut" on my locomotive, and the MNR Engineer on the other side of the Harlem River would toot back "two bits" on his.😀 It would have been nice if MNR called me up after submitting my resume. Would have been nice to join the team.

[@inaedemarughu8275]

@@zacharybritton5259 we’re actually hiring engineers right now so feel free to apply. When you do, keep a constant eye on your spam inbox so you don’t miss the invite to test. Good luck!

[@inaedemarughu8275]

@@ArgosySpecOps hopefully things work out for you and you’re able to come over.

[@thedriver4038]

As a retired NYCT train operator (motorman), I can vouch for the fact that being in the seat is the best job in the world.

[@arlinpena4739]

IM currently a train Oprator and just took the MNR test last week, I hope the change is better.

[@Railoffroader2]

@@arlinpena4739 The pay and benefits definitely are. Get ready for the training program, it’s not like NYCT.

[@slimlo101]

I was at subways and I’m at mnr as an engineer and let me tell you it is a lot better. The training is intense and it’s around 2 years now but it is definitely worth it in the long run. Good luck!

[@cityboyz85]

@@arlinpena4739 good luck they just offered me the position a week ago so now the waiting game for next years class

[@boostedwithshane4038]

@@arlinpena4739 what did the test consist off if you don’t mind sharing?

[@xenos14520]

I can’t wait for my first day. It’s been my dream since a little kid to be a locomotive engineer. And now to finally achieve it? My mission is finally complete

[@TylerHodelin]

how is it so far

[@SalihAli0313]

Could You Get Breaks While operating Trains for Eating Food, Etc...

[@NRRailfan228]

Nice! Hopefully one day I’ll be operating these trains, it’s always been a good dream of mine.

[@Darkflower071482]

Me too one day. If there is an exam I'll take it.

[@Traintrooper]

Same but on the LIRR

[@Darkflower071482]

I rather do LIRR.

[@Railfanner4567]

Same I wanna drive the M7A

[@Nothingthesecond]

same

[@mbrproductions160]

Respect to all the Fine Men of the Railroad who do this work to ensure that people and freight arrive at their destinations on time, your work benefits all of us and our country. I can only hope that one day I can join the ranks of you all.

[@TEMPLE7D]

Don’t forget the women!

[@loquette1]

On time ? 🤣😂🤣😂 be careful what you wish for, don't let all these fancy videos fool you its grimy out here and these rail companies only care about profits NOT YOU ! all while you sacrifice your personal life, health and dignity. It sure isn't what it used to be.

[@dieselqueen]

.......and women. 👍🏼✌🏽😁🚉🚝

[@CRtrain]

And women

[@Commuter6753]

This looks great!! I like that MTA is making more videos about MTA train engineers. Making more videos like this will allow MTA fans to see how the trains are operated. Nice job!!

[@RoadCone411]

Thank you to the engineers for the work you do. As a frequent rider, I get to exchange friendly conversation with the conductors but I rarely get to say thank you to the person at the very front. We often take your safety for granted because we know you never take our safety for granted.

[@a.j.4317]

Thank you guys for all you do!

[@intrepidfox37]

Great video, guys! I'll always be grateful for my career at MNR, the friends I made and everything I learned.

[@farrockqns2577]

This was a dope video thank you for your service guys 🙏🏽💪🏽👏🏽

[@DaL33T5]

As a long time MTA rider, thank you for all the hard, unsung work you do for greater NYC.

[@tracimero1926]

Thank you for your service

[@OsagieGuobadia]

Perfect for two guys who work for the MTA locomotive trains at the MNR. 😀👍

[@gerardmoran9560]

Hats off to you guys! Always loved trains and still do. Great to have a job with no cubicle and always on the move. If I hadn't fallen in love with airplanes, I like to think I would have wound up in a locomotive cab.

[@dandan1472]

As a future pilot I second that

[@inaedemarughu8275]

Ironically one of the questions they asked us was “what would you do if you weren’t an engineer?” I believe we both said we’d be pilots.

[@karmaalwaysprevail1202]

Its so cool what these guys do.

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

That looks awesome! I am really hoping I can work on the New Haven line specifically between Grand Central and Stamford or between Stamford and New Canaan.

[@nbagoats4819]

Sounds like its way better than running freight. Freight engineers HATE their job due to all the time being away from home and oncall with no work to life balance.

[@inaedemarughu8275]

I actually started my railroad career in freight as a conductor for CSX and yeah, I hated it. Constantly away from home, being stuck at hotels in Upstate NY while having a newborn at home, having to walk mile long trains on ballast, it was definitely harder work. I’m grateful for the experience it gave me to move up in my career though.

[@nbagoats4819]

@@inaedemarughu8275 What do you do now with the railroad?

[@thomyg425]

Excellent made video gentlemen,and very interest to see how it works there because i was using the beacon train sometimes. And today i am a train engineer as well but on other side of the atlantic,so take care guys and stay safe

[@curailproductions7636]

Awesome video 😎

[@ice319]

I hope to be in training soon :-) Can't wait.

[@kustom4935]

Ive been a Metro North employee for 17 years and a locomotive engineer (current position) for 12 years. This is, without a doubt, the best job on the railroad. I'm so grateful to have this wonderful opportunity to work such a unique job. For me, the most rewarding aspect is to safely transport passengers to their final destination and to see them greeted by a friend, a family member or a loved one. I'm proud to work alongside the men and women not only in the Transportation Department, but the entire railroad. It truly is a team effort. I encourage those who are interested in a unique, challenging and very rewarding career to apply.

[@HeStoned05]

I am interested though I am not so good with math skills, what kind of mathematics is needed?

[@toxichammertoe8696]

​@@HeStoned05add subtract, multiplication, review division

[@Mr.Eluder1]

I am a T/O and I received the invitation to MNR. How is the training? And how is the job overall (extra extra) etc. I am a resident of NYC

[@user-qg2ck3lg7k]

​@Mr.Eluder1 can you help me get in with metro north can you be my referral I want a basic job with them

[@user-qg2ck3lg7k]

Can you help me get in it's hard if you don't know anyone I want to have a basic job

[@udayaranawaka1235]

Great people do great things. Wish you all a strong future.

[@kayjoe7237]

I love MetroNorth especially the Hudson line.

[@BDavinci06]

You get a standing ovation from this New York City Transit motorman. That hopefully one day would join up to be a locomotive engineer on the Metro North.

[@IND3648]

Nice video

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

Nice for two men to be working in the Metro-North Railroad in loco motive engineering or operator. : )

[@100m.p.h.]

Awesome video!!

[@alvin8737]

Wow, I'd love an opportunity like this!

[@Mayaisawesome91]

So beautiful😭😭😭😭

[@ethics3]

And you need to be very very good at steering because i bet its really hard to keep those train wheels on top of those rails .. Hats off to you guys . You are amazing !!!!!!

[@ethics3]

@@Railoffroader2 OMG !!! I put that comment down as " Bait" to see if there was ANYONE so stupid that they would take it seriously. I honestly didn't think anyone would take it seriously , but here you are. OMFG !! Haha I am sorry for laughing . Maybe you are a very nice special person . And I just opened youtube and saw a video with an Aussie politician saying to can charge your electric car with your solar panels overnight... OMG ! What is happening to peoples intelligence ??

[@ethics3]

@@Railoffroader2 How is it stupid to post a comment that is so over the top ridiculous that probably no one would believe it or take it seriously ? That , in no way can be defined as " stupid" . It could be construed as extreme sarcasm , but not stupid.. But I do appreciate your honesty and humor in this interaction. My apologies on possibly accusing you of being nice. haha Maybe not nice to people but little doggies ?Not a joke. My wife and I take care of stray temple doggies . We feel they are more deserving of our help than humans . Cheers Ohhhh... Just between you and me , wayyy back when i was around 4 years old mum used to take use to the Science and tech museum where , inside , there was around 3 huge steam locos ( ottawa) . One has stairs and a walkway to another loco for people to go up in the cab. As kids we would sit in the captains seat . There was this big aluminum thing there that we though was a steering wheel . I mean , it was right where a steering wheel should be , so we imagined we were engineers steering the loco. haha I guess that was the brake actuator. Yes ? No ? So there. I once believed one " steered " a loco .

[@jamesrichardson7090]

I love Metro-North.

[@evangouldtransit]

this is a position i would really love to have.! been a lifelong dream of mine

[@MentPlus]

Haha ..my brother Inade in the building. Miss ya bro. Stuff still hasn’t changed on this side of the railroad we still rollin. Glad everything worked out and still working. Let’s get that paper ..IYKYK 🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@sildjax]

Hi! Nice video :D

[@Papichoochoo1969]

I have been doing what they do for 24 of my 29 years with the MTA, the only difference is i am a train operator and don’t get to wear my jeans and polo shirt.

[@sanjeevpereira8141]

Awesome vedio Try plz try to show the learning of a train engineer n the controls. Its high motivating Brgds from India goa

[@user-jx1mn1wl1g]

Да я тоже хочу, покажите обучение на машиниста поезда 😎

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

As a son of a 32 year veteran father of the rock island, CNW and BN this was my dream too. However class 1s wouldn't hire me. I got in 15 years regional railroading and shortlines, if I woulda predicted the future I wish I could have taken it back and did otr trucking.

[@philllegend9901]

My dream job !

[@christopherdibble5872]

The engineers don't wave from the trains anymore, not like they did back in 1954still get a tear in my eye when I hear an old train in the night.

[@tariqnupe]

My guys💪🏾💪🏾

[@joewood1335]

got my exam date ,if i get hired ill have to leave the capital region but preferred the commuter rails over class 1 freight

[@rona8283]

Got my exam date yesterday. Good luck to you Brother.

[@joewood1335]

only problem is not sure how to get from grand central to the tip of manhattan , im not driving in nyc

[@joewood1335]

drove to poughkeepsie on saturday to see if i could talk to a ticket agent or employee but no one was there , so i went to woodbury commons to not make it a wasted trip

[@amtrakandcsxrailfanning351]

Yea that’s what I think to still be when I grow up Oa an engineer

[@vibe1582]

Godly

[@user-wr5eb7vm6o]

I Take This Test This Week.

[@eriqo8433]

Does anyone know what is on the “attention test” and what comes after it in the process for hiring?

[@eriqo8433]

Would you say being a Locomotive Engineer is better in Metro-North or LIRR? Pay-wise, Benefits, etc.??

[@frenchustube]

Is it NYC further away @2.32?

[@cpeng8017]

Don’t forget the bus operators 🚌

[@DPrime215]

They didn't, in fact they made a video for them almost 3 years ago in Nov 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6LZpaechdeZipo

[@davemccarthy4695]

Did this video actually say what they do?

[@jayg6222]

My lifelong dream to have that job. How can I go about obtaining this position.

[@Melztweets]

High six figure gig. Great job!

[@KAWTELENUH]

$500,000+?

[@KAWTELENUH]

@MC that's low 6 figures

[@KAWTELENUH]

@MC that's why I asked 🤦🏾maybe with overtime🤷🏾‍♂️ high 6 figures mean $500,000 and over

[@bobbyyoung2186]

How can I apply

[@ChrisDotBih]

Looking to become one with Amtrak eventually 🙏🙏

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

Good luck, I got 15 years with the railway. Amtrak told me I'm not quilified

[@ChrisDotBih]

@@trainandtruckmodeler786 how come?

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

@@ChrisDotBih well maybe more than likely here in Chicago threw a friend that worked for Amtrak. Over 5100 people applied, the knocked that down to 900 possible, then 115 to interview for 13 available jobs.....it was more than likely a excuse. My best suggestion for you, go to collage and get all the electronic back ground you can cram into your head. Then try to get a job on a railway. Better yet there are thousands of 8 to 3 jobs that pay alot better than railway work....the stuff my mom wanted me to do ....if I woulda listened I never woulda worked in railway or trucking

[@ChrisDotBih]

@@trainandtruckmodeler786 I work with Amtrak rn

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

@@ChrisDotBih then why did you post you were looking too?

[@g-manonthego6678]

I've never understood why engineers wear those gloves when at the controls. What's the reason for them?

[@AaronJrBrundidge]

Sign me up, i want in on this for 20 years

[@ryan_valornagee6984]

@mtainfo Please give me an opportunity I have been applying for years especially for a position in Metro-North. Long time goal is to become a locomotive engineer

[@itxcarlitosbtw7951]

It has always been my dream since 2 years old to operate on of these. Does anyone know what colleges or courses I can take.

[@DaddyCrane]

Get You Class A CDL

[@2bernie]

hi

[@floppaeditz123]

Question, do you guys except people with corrective lenses for color?

[@jrlearns]

Mens getting that 💰

[@juniors2sexy]

Wish they would call me

[@mayhemmike1789]

Are they hiring for engineers?

[@johnchancellor2258]

Probably not. Even if they were, you’d have to constantly and carefully check the career website for postings.

[@inaedemarughu8275]

Yes

[@jayg6222]

@@inaedemarughu8275 just received an invite to take the test. I’m assuming it’s some sort of an aptitude test?

[@inaedemarughu8275]

@@jayg6222 congrats. You’ll receive a packet w/what you should study. Signals and definitions mostly. There is an aptitude test but thoroughly go over what’s sent to you. Make flash cards out of the signals and write the definitions repeatedly until you can remember them. They may not make sense now and sometimes don’t in the 1st portion of the class but once you start train handling it all comes together. Good luck.

[@jayg6222]

@@inaedemarughu8275 thanks so much. I really appreciate that. I’ll keep you updated.

[@Darkflower071482]

I'm inquiring on how to get a job as a locomotive engineer?

[@wunderfull]

Need 3 years experience as bus driver, subway operator or CDL driver. There are other requisites.

[@WestAirAviation]

MTA: LIRR Locomotive Engineer here. I applied online at the MTA careers website. I had no CDL or relevant experience. All I had was a drivers license. We have some guys here who are fresh out of high school. So just apply online and good luck!

[@Darkflower071482]

@@WestAirAviation is the exam hard? Or is there an exam?

[@snowman4008]

@@Darkflower071482 exam is almost impossible to pass

[@WestAirAviation]

​@@Darkflower071482 The training program for the LIRR consists of a cognitive test, a Signals and Definitions pre-employment test, a 6 week pre-employment Rules exam, and if you pass all three of those, you enter a 14 month compensated training program. There were 16 exams from start to finish. It was an exceptionally difficult process. To put into perspective how difficult, 3k people applied the same time I did. Out of that, 116 of us were invited to my Locomotive Engineer Trainee Overview. 46 of us passed the cognitive test. I was the only one to pass the following Signals and Definitions test. So out of 3k people, only 1 made it into the 6 week pre-employment rules exam. My 14 month training class had 10 people pooled from 4 separate overviews, and 9 of us passed the final 14 month program. Looking back, the process felt more like a prison sentence. You can't really do anything else with your life but study for the entire process. Two of my classmates got divorces during the training.

[@MoskitoGirl]

Baby Doubu

[@mark9109]

I literally learned nothing about what these engineers do. They get in trains and like their job.....?

[@kustom4935]

The job application explains this in great detail.

[@thoughtfulhistorytoday7214]

Tell us about the MNR engineer named Rockefeller who derailed at Spuyten Duyvil and killed four passengers.

[@jaimepimentel1502]

Okay

[@theofficial1train]

R32 A Train

[@merrittvillekid]

If you don't know someone real good or are family with someone in that industry your fucked you will never get in

[@carlosmontalvo2922]

Totally agree

[@jaimepimentel1502]

I rather sweep up sand in Saudi Arabia, than to work for MNR or LIRR.

[@jaimepimentel1502]

I am better off being a Bodega Worker than work for LIRR or MNR.

[@AintNoGGG]

lol you buggin

[@jaimepimentel1502]

@@AintNoGGG no you're the one who's "buggin" it is the truth.

[@Insaneinthebrain707]

9-5 programming at its finest, trying to wiggle in that “pride this I’m proud that” shit so it makes people excited oo I wanna sign up for this class I wanna be a conductor for the metro, I hear this it’s a great job I’m happy to come home after this job shit everyday in commercials and job fair videos or new hire job training videos. Big shit show

[@trainmaster1269]

I did ride 839 to Poughkeepsie but got off at Croton Harmon and one of the engineers told me no when I didn’t ask

[@stephenjunior8604]

Yeah but you wont hire VETs for this job

[@mikec.8556]

No one ever talks about the downside to the job which in my opinion should be explained before anyone takes the exam . Believe me people you want to know before you commit . Trust me

[@michaelgallagher3405]

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

[@michaelgallagher3405]

I'm Getting Anxious & Stressed About This Job!

[@michaelgallagher3405]

I Would Not Become A Train Engineer! M M! 😑

[@Mr.Qwayzar]

Everyone in nyct says LIRR/MNR are biased with the hiring

[@SparkWater]

Nope

[@mamboking949]

LIRR LONG ISLAND RAILROAD IS WAY BETTER AND PAY $$$$$$ CANT BEAT IT !

[@mateomoreno6125]

I hate the Yankees but i love guardians and i love trains

[@collectivelyimprovingtrans2460]

I want Metro-North fully electrified.

[@briangasser973]

You better be able to write a big check then or be willing to pay a lot in extra fare

[@tjlovesrachel]

Lmaooooooo… you can wish in one hand and shit in another… tell me which one fills up first

[@collectivelyimprovingtrans2460]

@@briangasser973 They’ll make it back with cheaper operating costs

[@cuttingcut1321]

Coming up with catchy title is good, but the one you got is pretty foolish. What does a driver do? - he drives? No no no, he is the only guy who can enter through the front door and sells tea inside the train,🙄

[@jonell1425]

I wish this MTA propaganda video were true. It's not. I know, I was one of them...until I wasn't.

[@kustom4935]

Tampering with a safety device (camera) eh?

[@jonell1425]

Yep

[@watermainz]

Train engineers dress like golfers in New York?

[@justinkaviar]

This video doesn’t answer the question. I had such high hopes. It’s more like “how does it feel to be a train operator” and nothing about what they do… please consider, reevaluate, and make a new technical video

[@kustom4935]

The job application explains this in great detail.

[@SwitchedDreams]

please stop forcing people to take something they dont want to!

[@dogxcs1485]

what

[@SwitchedDreams]

@@dogxcs1485 vax

[@FireStickzz]

I don’t think they are “forcing” you. And real the title before you say something like that.

[@SwitchedDreams]

@@FireStickzz Well they technically are, since if you refuse, you will lose your job. And I have read the title.

[@FireStickzz]

@@SwitchedDreams wdym by “refuse” and “you will lose your job” I don’t understand what you are phrasing there.

[@blacjackdaniels200]

Great job but you’ll have no life.

[@Rittersport88]

No big gut engineer at the controls..fake vid

[@seekunderstanding4280]

How do i get a job like that and is there an age cut off?

[@user-qg2ck3lg7k]

You have to know someone as a reference that's what I've been told

[@theofficial1train]

R32 A Train

[@transitmanvex]

mid

[@Elevatorelectricgate]

R142A 6 Train