LSAW Fall Seminar - Railroad Surveys
November 20, 2026
Ilani Resort
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
- Core foundation: Introduces AREMA, railroad safety requirements, railroad history, operating structures, terminology, and orientation practices.
- Primary technical focus: Covers railroad mapping, historical records, right-of-way evidence, field data collection, control systems, curves, track geometry, GIS, and design considerations.
- Legal and property emphasis: Explains railroad title research, leases, contracts, easements, crossings, abandonment, rail banking, and Surface Transportation Board records.
- Key takeaway: Railroad surveying requires specialized safety knowledge and a broad review of railroad, federal, and historical records—not just local courthouse documents.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
James M. Dickey, P.L.S. is a Principal of Cinquini & Passarino with over 28 years of experience in the private sector working for Land Surveying & Civil Engineering firms. He has a variety of experience that includes large municipal projects, subdivisions, boundary surveys that involved boundary analysis, topographic and utility mapping, right-of-way acquisition documents, and calculations for construction projects. Mr. Dickey has worked in Railroad Surveying since 2009 and enjoys the challenges and complexity of working on these unique projects. Mr. Dickey is a member of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association since 2010.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Ilani Resort - 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Vancouver area)
Special rate of $199 available on Thursday and Friday night
Cut-off date: October 22nd (book early - rooms will sell out!)
Guests may book online with code LSAW1126 at Ilani Casino Resort - Slots, Dining & Entertainment
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration is now open! Registration includes 6 hours of continuing education, certificate of completion, refreshment breaks, and luncheon.
Member price: $239
Non-Member price: $389
Join & Save!: $549 (includes membership for 2026 & 2027 and Seminar registration)
Click Here to Register Online
SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with refreshments available. The seminar will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and conclude by 3:30 PM.
Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM, and two 15-minute breaks will be provided throughout the day.
READY, AIM, THROW!
Join the Washington Young Surveyors Network (YSN) for an Axe Throwing Tournament Fundraiser! Put your aim to the test, enjoy some friendly competition, and help support the next generation of land surveyors in Washington!
Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30 PM
Firehouse Axes | Vancouver, WA
$75 per person or register a team and save!
Your registration includes tournament-style axe throwing, prizes, bar bites, and plenty of fun for a great cause!
REGISTER TODAY:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262917318070154
Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Help us make this event a success while supporting Washington's future surveying professionals.
