                              October 16, 2003
BNSF Railway Co.
GULF DIVISION

                            GENERAL NOTICE NO. 279

TO ALL CONCERNED,

SUBJECT: Engineer Training at Temple

Locomotive Engineer Training Vacancies - Temple, Texas

Three (3) positions headquartered at Temple, TX.  will be filled for
Locomotive Engineer Training Class 200347.  Training will begin on
November 24, 2003.

Written applications will be accepted from trainmen with seniority on
the Texas Grand Seniority District. Candidates will be
considered in accordance with applicable labor agreements and
carrier's legal obligations.  While engaged in the training program
employees will be compensated according to provisions of the UTU
National Agreement dated July 19, 1972.  (Manning and Training) as
amended by UTU National Agreement dated August 5, 1978.  Applications
must contain the following information:

           1.      Date
           2.      Name
           3.      Employee ID
           4.      Trainman Seniority Date
           5.      Home Mailing Address
           6.      Work Location
           7.      Home Telephone Number
           8.      Class No. applying for

Applications must be received no later than 2359 on November 9, 2003.
If sent U.S. mail, the application must be post marked no later
2359 on November 7, 2003.

           Mark Cole, Road Foreman of Engines
           c/o Sally Gray
           P.O. Box 967
           Temple, Texas  76503


                    J C KLAUS
                    GENERAL MANAGER
APPROVED:
M D DEALY
V.P. OPERATIONS

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