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 ...

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 ...

Ellis Lister Jr. has been living out his childhood dream as a railroader for nearly 51 years. “I’ve been blessed to follow my passion and my heart’s desire all these years,” said Lister, of Jefferson ...