FULK, COLON R.

Railex, Inc.

4305 Pointe Norman Drive

Sherrills Ford, North Carolina 28673

(828) 478-9666 Fax: (828) 478-9660

E-Mail: railex@charter.net

Operations Consultant. Provides comprehensive service in matters involving all aspects of train operations. Expert knowledge of data downloaded from locomotive event recorders and the analysis of such data to determine causation of railroad accidents/incidents.  Dedicated to supporting litigation counsel through investigation and providing consultation and expertise. Will attend and assist attorneys during questioning of opposing parties during depositions. Investigated derailments, crossing accidents, personal injuries and other circumstances involving the rail industry. Given opinions in hundreds of railroad accidents/incidents. Mr. Fulk has demonstrated expertise while giving opinions and testimony for plaintiff and defendant attorneys during litigation of FELA and crossing accidents. Opinions and testimony has been given for offshore shipping company disputes over damage to laden and/or derailment causation. Retained by South Coast Air Quality Management District, (SCAQMD), an agency of the California Air Resources Board, (CARB), and provided expert testimony during court proceedings concerning railroads application of proposed rules requiring railroads to shut down locomotives to control diesel engine emission out-put.

Mr. Fulk has 33 years experience as Brakeman, Conductor, Fireman, Locomotive Engineer, (freight, local, yard, and passenger service), District Road Foreman and Division Road Foreman of Engines on the Norfolk Southern Railway. While employed by Norfolk Southern, was responsible for training programs and supervision of train and engine employees. Currently a Class 1 Certified Locomotive Engineer. Member of National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants and Investigators, (NARSCI), American National Standards Institute, (ANSI) – Committee A10.36, and Air Brake Association. Awarded Amtrak’s Engine Service Excellence Award while serving as locomotive engineer, 1994 – 2005. Amtrak tenure included, interim management, classes at the Chicago Illinois Institute of Technology, taught Amtrak engineers train braking methods, graduated release versus direct release braking, during classroom and on-board instruction.

Mr. Fulk earned a diploma from the Railway Educational Bureau in 2006 after completing over 50 lessons in assorted railroad subject matter. Past member of BLE Safety Task Force, organized for the purpose of participating in accident investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board, (NTSB). Past Operation Lifesaver presenter, and President of Railex, Inc. 1995 – present.