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    Kirkby Thore SB

    It's not really remote, just a couple of miles off the A66 on the edge of KT village. Access is through the gypsum works itself, so you won't get causal visitors knocking on the door. Getting your foot in the box and then looking to move closer to home is what I did, but be aware of NR's...
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    Hi Hope the last shift went smoothly! On my last night turn tonight... Looks there are (at...

    Hi Hope the last shift went smoothly! On my last night turn tonight... Looks there are (at least) 3 signalmen training as drivers this intake, crazysignaller being the other. Can you do me a favour pls, and let me know if there are any 'no shows' at KY on the 6th - pain in the arse for me to...
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    DB Schenker - Trainee Driver and Trainee Driver Operator ( Various Locations)

    Aye, PPE on day 1 as needed for PTS course on days 2&3 but probably not for the following classroom weeks. Hence driving might be wise, as don't assume the hotel will allow stuff to be left there over the weekend - the last course I was on they didn't. But, don't expect to get car mileage back...
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    DB Schenker - Trainee Driver and Trainee Driver Operator ( Various Locations)

    Looks to be 17 of us on the Jan course at Toton, including 4 women. Good to see at least partial equality, but curiously I didn't see a single female applicant at the test or interview days. Non-locals are staying at the delightful Nottingham Novotel. This appears to be a mile from Long...
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    DB Schenker - Trainee Driver and Trainee Driver Operator ( Various Locations)

    Border City for me. Looks like there will (at least) 2 ex-signalmen on the Toton course... Look forward to meeting y'all.
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    DB Schenker - Trainee Driver and Trainee Driver Operator ( Various Locations)

    Just wondering if anyone darn sarf has been lined up for the January course at Knottingley and would be interested in trying for a mutual swap for Toton. Not sure if I'll be able to understand the accents anywhere below Yorkshire....

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