About half of my wifes family still works for CSX. And they love it. Some retired, but others still working. They said its not like what it used to be, but its still a great job.
I keep looking at job postings to apply. They send you to school for 6 months or something, and starting wage is like 45 grand.
The 2678 train and the one behind it yes are "dummy" trains, they are remote controlled. They didnt have many engines in the yard for pictures..