The Seniority Swap

The Seniority Swap

After 14 years away from home, an unexpected opportunity finally opened the door for Rabbit and his family to return to Louisiana through a seniority swap. In this episode, Rabbit shares the long approval process, the frustrations that came with qualifying on a new territory, and the emotions of preparing for yet another family move. From chasing seniority across Texas to finally working trains closer to home, Episode 17 tells the story of a major turning point in both railroad life and family life. #railroad #trains #lifestyle #mystory #family #work

Home Is Where You Make It

In this episode of Rabbit on the Rails, I talk about the years that followed one of the hardest moments in our lives... welcoming our rainbow baby, raising a growing family, and trying to balance it all while chasing work across Louisiana and Texas. From living out of hotels and bouncing between terminals to finally putting down roots, this is the story of how we ended up calling Texas home... and learning that home really is where you make it.

Thankful For The Time We Had

A reflection on the pregnancy, birth, and passing of our 7th child. A journey that carried us from excitement and hope to heartbreak and grief, and the way it shaped us moving forward.

Called To The Seat

I share the story of my first time being called up to the engineer’s seat in 2015 — from tackling new territory in Bloomington and Houston, to missing a call because of bad phone signal, to earning the respect of an old head conductor, and even running through a switch. It’s a raw look at the challenges, mistakes, and lessons learned during my first months as an engineer.

Why They Call Me Rabbit

This week on Rabbit on the Rails, I reflect on the early days of my railroad career and the adventures of juggling yard jobs, extra boards, and shifting schedules. But life on the tracks wasn’t the only thing changing—our family was growing fast. From late-night call-ups to welcoming new arrivals at home, I share the story behind my nickname, “Rabbit,” and the lessons learned balancing work, family, and everything in between. Tune in for real talk, railroad stories, and a look at how life at home keeps you moving just as much as life on the rails.