Background

The National Academy of Railroad Science (NARS) is an acclaimed institution which provides technical training to the employees of railroads, and other companies which utilize rail transporation.      NARS is a closely affiliated outgrowth of the Technical Training Center of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.      The National Academy of Railroad Science resides on the campus of the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) in Overland Park, Kansas, located southwest of Kansas City, MO.

Contents
Engines Go inside the Engines Section of the National Academy of Railroading Science to see the tools used to teach diesel engines to future railroaders.

Simulators See inside the Simulator Section of the National Academy of Railroading Science to see the means used to teach future railroaders different environments in a safe manner.

Switches / Signals Go inside the Switches Section of the National Academy of Railroading Science to see the elements used to teach future maintenance of way personnel the complexities associated with today's modern switches and signals.