A CONDUCTOR IS A MEMBER OF A RAILWAY TRAIN'S CREW THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATIONAL AND SAFETY DUTIES THAT DO NOT INVOLVE THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE TRAIN. THE ROLE OF CONDUCTOR IS SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A CONDUCTOR TYPE POSITION INCLUDE ENSURING THAT THE TRAIN ADHERES TO ITS SCHEDULE, ENSURING THAT ANY CARS OR CARGO IS PICKED UP OR DROPPED OFF AT THE PROPER PLACE, COMPLETING EN-ROUTE PAPERWORK, ENSURING THAT THE TRAIN FOLLOWS APPLICABLE SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES, CONTROLLING THE TRAIN'S MOVEMENT WHILE OPERATING IN REVERSE, COUPLING OR DECOUPLING CARS, TICKET COLLECTION AND VARIOUS CUSTOMER SERVICE DUTIES.

THE TRAIN TRACK FOR THE HIAWATHA CAN BE SEEN DIRECTLY TO THE EAST OF THE DETENTION PONDS. THE PARK IS CLOSED 10 PM-6AM. THE BIKE PATH IS BLACK TOP AND IF YOU WISH, WALK IT WITH YOUR DOG. IT’S ONLY A 1.9 MILE TRIP AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PONDS.