Tell me about train/rail industry and why it's so difficult to get into While I am not technically employed by the railroad industry, I am happy to share my research on this topic. SPECIMEN #1 - Grayson Carver, Male, 37. Divorced (ex-wife Marisa, 39), with two biological daughters (Katy, 8 and Steffi, 11). Occupation: railroad conductor for Amtrak, train #774. Route: Pacific Surfliner, San Diego to San Luis Obispo and back, daily and sometimes on weekends (varies seasonally). Grayson takes a bathroom break between 10:40 and 11:05 AM every day at the San Juan Capistrano station. During this break, he is not amenable to being approached and asked about trains. SPECIMEN #2 - Geoff Rhames, Male, 56. Married (wife Allison, 44), no children. Occupation: former train conductor, now self-employed engineer hired for regular maintenance by Amtrak. Repairs all Amtrak trains but services Grayson’s train at a slightly higher rate (~1.15, sample size is small enough that this may be statistical noise). No romantic feelings toward the trains or toward Grayson (very emphatic about this). SPECIMEN #3 - Ashley Katz, Female, 34. Single, no children. Occupation: railroad conductor for Amtrak, train #796. Route: California Coastal Line, Roseville to San Diego and back, 3-4 times weekly (varies seasonally). Beautiful queen of the rails. Black hair flows like sensual crude oil. Kisses the speeding air with her honeyed luscious lips. Has not read Atlas Shrugged. Overly litigious, takes out restraining orders against people who have done nothing wrong. I hope this information is useful to you. 16 + November 25th, 2011, 2:25 pm