Dash-2 Electrical Control Systems Training

Date: Monday August 10th at 8am and ends August 13th at 4pm

Tuition: $1,500 per participant
It is a 32 hour training event
Lunches will be provided for the 4 day class
Location: Patriot Rail: DeQueen and Eastern Railroad (DQE)

This training is aimed at technicians that troubleshoot EMD Dash-2 Locomotives. A basic knowledge of electrical theory is expected of the participants. 

This training will take a deep dive into the best pre-microprocessor era locomotives operating in North America. While the aim of this instruction is to provide a thorough understanding of the Dash-2 control system, this class will also provide participants with the fundamental concepts of modern microprocessor-based locomotives. Over the course of the five days training will cover these subjects and more:

Locomotive Electrical Fundamentals
Alternator Theory & Rotating Equipment
Excitation and Engine Speed Control
12 Solid State Control Modules
Dynamic Braking
Protective Circuits
Wheel Slip

Participants should come prepared to listen and learn in a robust atmosphere to includeonboard locomotive learning experiences. The first two days of class will be “in class room” but the last two days will be onboard locomotives in which students should bring standard PPE to include safety glasses, boots and hard hats for the on locomotive training. 

The instructors for this training will be Pat Keister and Jerry Williams, retired Class-I locomotivesupervisors. Both started their careers as electricians and were promoted to management positions. Pat and Jerry have extensive running repair and back shop experience. In the last five years, they were key members of a Locomotive Reliability Team where Jerry overseeing a large yard & local fleet (working with Dash-2 locomotives and Pat was the team manager. Pat and Jerry have extensive electrical and mechanical knowledge of both Progress Rail and Wabtec locomotives.

The cost is $1500 per participant with a class size of 8-10 students. Payments are required in advance by credit card to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Payments can be made at this link: https://www.railroadcity.org/trainings Participants should provide their email address for pre-read materials. Direct questions to Pat Keister at PK@PKServicessLLC.onmicrosoft.com or 540-589-8755