Recent content by ewsdbs

Driving trains (freight) is a cracking job. Going over the Settle - Carlisle on a nice frosty morning is just amazing. The money is excellent too. The down side now - profit hunting companies with ever shrinking decent terms and conditions of employment. I'm leaving soon, after 26 years on the...

Here's a link to the rule book modules. Can be helpful for those with start dates which are still some time away. http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/Rule_Book/Forms/Live_Documents.aspx?RootFolder=/Rule_Book/Rule%20Book%20Modules&FolderCTID=0x01200060B274261602B94B84F5B3E1E95DE5C8

A short video on being a "professional" train driver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLIHNN8OzZo

Cheers. After 23 years service I'd like to get some benefit from my PT card. I guess I'll try and call ATOC after the holidays.

Hello again guys. I gave the test another go, after passing 20+ years ago. Here's how I got on. Don't know if it's good or bad: ------------------------------- Overall Statistics: ------------------- Perception & Attention: Targets Omitted ------------ None Marked Incorrect...

Has any rail staff members used their privilege passes abroad? I've never tried before but my wife and I fancy London - Paris(overnight stay) - Lyon(overnight stay) - Perpignan(day visit) - Barcelona(overnight stay). Just one way as we'll be flying back after a few days at a coastal resort...

I passed this in 1989, but can't remember what the instructions were. Was it to score out all groups of 4 and leave the rest? I may download and have a go.

I hope the 590 who are getting made redundant will realise who's energy policies put them on the dole. Also the workers at Cockenzie power station which has just closed too. The Millerhill yard staff too who have suffered a knock on effect. There is no way that Scotland can become powered by...

Me too. 20+ years in the railway and just started to show an interest, mostly on yards and methods of working. Just started posting photos too. http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/Drive66/library/?page=1