Recent content by Turbo

I remember watching the programme on Channel 5 about First Great Western and the driver was retiring. He had been on the railway since he was 15, I can't remember his retirement age but I think it was 67.

Whilst working in a house in Torbay, I was running some cable around the property and noticed in the garden two GWR benches. I asked the old lady how she acquired such items, she muttered something and went on inside. Over a cup of tea, she elaborated that her husband who had passed...

Thank you NX, much appreciated. It's the TM role at Plymouth. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Just thought I'd mention that I purchased this book the other day... http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Become-Train-Conductor-How2become/dp/1909229679 Seems very informative, certainly goes...

Thank you donpoku, appreciate it - only problem is I'm using a mac. May have to throw Windows on to give it a whirl.

Evening all, Long time lurker, just recently signed up so I can take part. I've an assessment day coming up soon for the role of Guard/Conductor/Train Manager, naturally I've all the practice material FGW has kindly sent in preparation for the big day. Now, I'm fairly confident with the...