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Ah ok, thanks! Is it linked in anyway to the parking brake? i.e air will not be dumped out of the system? Thanks for your help!

Hi, Could anyone tell me what the Brake Test Switch on a Class 43 HST serves to do? I believe it's part of the panel in the cab and I'm curious to know what it does! Many Thanks

Would anyone be able to help me please? Thanks in advance..:D

Thanks for the help - I'm probably being really stupid but still can't find it following the instructions! If you could help further that would be appreciated. Thank you

Hi, I have Train Simulator 2014 and purchased the First Great Western Route addon. My question is I'd like to explore Old Oak Common Depot but don't know how to access it. It says that the depot is included with the addon? Please could someone help me to find it within the menus. If not...

Hi - Does anyone know where I could find any online operating manuals for HST's, class 180's or class 08's (shunting vehicle?) Many thanks

Hi - Is anyone here a FGW Depot Driver at Old Oak Common (or know of someone who is)? I'm interested to hear their experiences and views about the job. I heard for aspiring drivers who are trying to pursue a career as a driver from outside the rail industry, it is certainly a respectable and...

Thanks for the reply's and reassurance - I will certainly see the optician asap and then hopefully I can get a retest and past fit! Will keep you updated - thanks again.

Hi all - Would very much appreciate any advice anyone has to offer but after spending a year or so pursuing my dream to become a train driver, I finally got through all the assessments and was made a conditional offer of employment to be a depot driver a few weeks ago. Unfortunately my...

Hi Everyone - Anyone else heard back who sat the assessment on May 3rd? Thanks

Anyone who sat the assessment on 3rd May in London heard back from FGW? I'm sure the recruitment lady stated that we'd hear either away the week before last! I know it's a waiting game, but a lot of us applied last Summer! Guess the wait will have to continue..:D

Me too, I was also at Kensington Gardens and haven't heard a thing! Guess it'll be a long wait!

Hi - Yes this is exactly the same as me! I keep checking online and mine too says 'pending driver assessment verification'. Don't know whether to hang tight or re-apply again!

Hi all - I applied for the FGW trainee driver's course back in Summer 2012 and my status was always 'Awaiting Shortlisting'. Around a month ago it changed to ‘Pending Driver assessment verification’ and I was subsequently sent an email with practice materials stating I be may invited to an...