Recent content by mwnl

Question for my Dad really, now he can go out. Where is good for Freight spotting at a station in the North of England?

So, after 18 months out I am back on the railways on 1 Dec to start training as a Customer Service Professional (conductor) for TPE. Any advice on what to expect during the training/job would be much appreciated.

Revise the practice papers you should have, the tests are very similar. Get plenty of rest night before, its a long day. If you fail a test you go home so once a test is done, go for a little walk, DO NOT sit around thinking about what you have done wrong or listen to any negative people...

in west Yorkshire it was, week of 9pm to 6 am, two days 1pm to 9pm, 1 day off, week of 6am to 1pm, week off, then 3 days 1pm to 9pm and continue into the 9pm to 6am shifts

I am going on Wednesday too, see you there!!

I have a Conductor assessment next week for First Transpennine at York. Does anybody know what the shift pattern would be??

Thanks, what hours are an early or a late?

best tip I could give is plenty of sleep night before, your brain needs to be ready as its a hard day (and will get harder if you pass).

I am about to be invited to a Conductor Assessment for First group, has anybody done this on here? What should I expect, I have received all the practice tests. Also, what kind of shifts do conductors do for first, ie the hours?? Thanks in anticipation of any replies.

My Dad is looking for a few class 142's that are based at Cardiff, does anybody know if you can see them a bit further north. Unit numbers are 142006, 010, 069, 075, 077, 083.

I dont intend on moving to be honest, thought about pushing myself and trying for York IECC but its easier to stay put. We are due to close in 2016 but I cant see it happening as it will cost billions to shut all the boxes on my line.

it is a grade 3 like me, dont get me wrong Halifax is quite easy and nights are a doddle just sick of seeing the same crappy units all day long!! You seem to know your stuff, where do you work?

Thanks for all that, will update how it goes when I get the course dates through though its meant to be in next six weeks.

What about derby, nottingham or even leicester?? went to new street a while ago and its a creepy station late on i think??

I am due on a course in the midlands in a few weeks and may get a day out at a station doing some spotting. Was wondering where was best in the Midlands for sheer volume of trains as its a long time since I have been down there.