Here is an exerpt from an internet site for the Johson Technical Institute
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STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

JOHNSON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

TRANSPORTATION RESTORATION
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Although much of the material contained here comes from Steamtown flyers and
press releases, this is an unofficial home page
maintained by Dennis Martin ([log in to unmask]).

OVERVIEW

The Transportation Restoration Technology Program of Johnson Technical
Institute prepares technicians to enter the various
phases of the railroad restoration and/or retrofitting fields. Students
receive experience in safety and materials handling, wood
trades, machining applications, welding, electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics.

EXTERNSHIPS

Two eight week externships are a mandatory component of the program.
Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, is
one of the selected locations where students will be assigned. The first
externship is held in the summer between the first and
second year and the other externship is held during the summer following the
second year. Completion of the program of
education follows the second externship.

FOR MORE INFORMATION


Johnson Technical Institute
3427 North Main Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
(717) 342-6404

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