Recent content by BallastMonkey

Hello M84, Congratulations man! OHLE is the future so they say, so definitely a good discipline to get into. See that hour distance as a trade off. Track is not where you want to be lol unless you plan to get into the Tech team/office. The starting salary if I remember correctly is around...

Yes it would include questions based around the 8 NTS, with additional questions on electrical equipment such as a circuit etc there will also most likely be an electrical practical where you will have to wire a plug and use tools. They'll be assessing you on your technical ability and safety...

Hello, Coming this far is great and shows that you have been doing something right! I can offer some advice, coming from a maintenance background working on OTM. First of all its good to know about the rolling stock, the mechanics and engineering side but don't forget about other important...

Been a while but glad to hear that you have passed! What was the Mod 5 assessment like?

One day I believe, maybe be 2 if its DC Rail. It will most likely be the first thing you do.

Personal Track Safety (PTS) to start with and then you'll gain competencies through courses.

Some good advice above!

I'd definitely make sure to learn as much info on the TOC, it's visions, aims, traction/class,managing director/directors etc

Neither have I, at what stage are you?

Very informative and definitely amazing for you to share your experience. Thank you!

What kind, if you dont mind me asking?

Anyone know what happens to the pension in an instance where a NR employee moves to a TOC as a trainee driver?

Sorry I thought mainline and depot were put together?

Aren't you both in the same class?

Its Set Driver Reminder Appliance I believe. To remind drivers the signal is red so they don't SPAD. Correct me if I'm wrong OneLowban :P