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NGF, ADVANCED BIOENERGY & RWT PRESENT INTRODUCTION TO RAIL SAFETY CONCEPTS & INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE OPERATOR TRAINING MAY 26 – 27, 2009 In our continuing efforts to offer affordable and quality workshop opportunities for our members and their employees, the Nebraska Grain and Feed Association (NGF) is proud to join Advanced Bioenergy LLC of Fairmont, Nebraska and Roadway Worker Training Inc. Rail Support Services (RWT) in announcing a comprehensive two-day hands-on workshop for introduction to rail safety concepts and industrial Locomotive operator training on May 26 and 27th. The workshop will be held at the Advanced Bioenergy ethanol facility in Fairmont, Nebraska. The May 26 workshop, Introduction to Railroad Safety Concept is a combination classroom training and outside “hands on” instruction covering some basic rail safety and operations information. Specifically, the Introduction to Railroad Safety Concept will cover Safety Briefing and Introductions; Basic Track Components & Geometry; Basic Locomotive & Car Designations & components, Including Air Brake Components & Function; Safe Work Procedures; Basic Derailment Modes and Derailment Prevention, and Handling Hazardous Materials. The May 27 workshop, Introductory Industrial Locomotive Operator Training is a combination classroom power point presentation and outside “hands on” instruction. Introductory Industrial Locomotive Operator Training will cover Locomotive Familiarization; Diesel Engine Descriptions, Components, Status Indicators, and Protective Devices; Starting and Preparing for Service Including Ground Inspections, Control Panel and Switches, Engine Control Stand, Start Station, Fluid Levels and Fuel Tanks and more. The deadline for registration is May 15. We will require at least 15 students to conduct each class, or risk cancellation. After May 15, cancellations will not receive a full refund of the registration cost unless NGF must cancel the class. Registration Form
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