Announced October 2026 · Program Begins 2027
Youth Maintenance of Way
Build real skills on 10 miles of operating railroad. TLE&W is opening a 2027 hands-on learning program for members ages 14 to 20 to learn track and shop crafts directly from experienced railroaders under strict safety standards. Only 10 seats available.
Ages 14–20 10 Seats Only Starts 2027
🎯 Who This Is For
- Younger TLE&W members eager to dive into maintenance-of-way, heavy machinery, and shop trades.
- Teens ready for real responsibility, peer teamwork, and respectful collaboration with veteran crew members.
🛡️ Safety & On-the-Job Learning
- Skills are forged on active track maintenance: ties, tools, shop habits, and right-of-way awareness.
- Absolute adherence to industry-standard safety rules. Safety comes first, period.
📋 Membership & Parents
Participants must be members, which usually means family membership. Parents sign safety and liability documentation for minors before work begins (participants 18+ register independently).
We respect family boundaries: whether your teen drives themselves to campus or requires a parent on-site, we align with your paperwork instructions.
🚀 How to Secure Your Seat
With only 10 seats open for the 2027 cohort, verify availability or ask questions first if needed.