ljpierce1965 wrote:Question would probably be better in the employment section.
That said, is your BMI over 40? If so, then you're probably out of luck until you get it below that.
Honestly, that 'was asked when I was hired in '78. It went something like this: "If you are 5' 10" and you weigh so much (fill in the blank), you may leave now. It will do you no good to stay". If BMI was high, they'd catch it at the physical anyway if you tried to fake your way in.
That sounds mean, but it is actually for your own safety, especially if you are going to be expected to catch up onto moving equipment, climb thru cuts of cars and so forth. It has been proven that, generally, overly heavy people have more agility issues as well as health problems over time. The railroads are BIG on safety.
Lose the extra pounds and then give it a try!