It seems that I have been on the trains ever since I came over to Main Street. I really do enjoy working on the trains and have been excited to be a part of Walt Disney’s tradition. One of the coolest things about working trains is that you become part of a select group of cast members that get to control a genuine steam engine. I am currently waiting for my training to move up in to the cab to drive the train but in the mean time, I have been busy shadowing the engineers on my breaks and after work in the cab. It’s such a thrill being up there. I’ve been able to practice driving a little bit, doing to firing and of course, doing the whistle! Talk about a thrill. I feel like a little kid all over again and most of the engineers act the same way.
Aside from waiting ot move up to the cab, the only new thing going on for me at work is that I have been able to get some practice training and will soon become a trainer it looks like for new cast members. My first trainee was one of the new Guest Service Managers for our area. It was sort of a surprise thing that I would be training a new conductor as I am not a trainer yet but both of her trainers had called in. It was a blast Chrissi and I can’t wait to work with you more. Thanks again!
