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  1. KaiserBurton

    Northern Rail Class 150 & 142 Refreshment

    There are problems associated with leaving the Door Key Switch on, for example, if a door open in traffic was to occur, the first thing they would check on the download would be the DKS and if it was found to be on, it would almost certainly result in the Guards dismissal. Also, if your on a 156...
  2. KaiserBurton

    Northern Rail Class 150 & 142 Refreshment

    150/274 that was the one!
  3. KaiserBurton

    Christmas Presents [Large Images]

    I got socks, pyjamas, a dressing gown, slippers and a novelty pipe! Among other things!
  4. KaiserBurton

    unfriendly stations

    It's nice to give the thumbs up to enthusiasts from the back cab!
  5. KaiserBurton

    Northern Rail Class 150 & 142 Refreshment

    I think it is! They've only just refurbished the interior of a 150/2. I forget the number but there's no forgetting the job they've done inside. All them sickly lilacs and purples. But at least it's clean!
  6. KaiserBurton

    Northern Rail Class 150 & 142 Refreshment

    I like anything which has the DKS in the outside of the cab. Makes it a lot easier when carrying out revenue duties!
  7. KaiserBurton

    Amusing incidents

    I was working a train from Blackpool North to Buxton and this guy got on at Layton. When I went through doing tickets after Poulton-Le-Fylde, I got to this bloke and asked him for his ticket. His response? "I've been stuck in Layton overnight and had no money for food or anything so I ate my...
  8. KaiserBurton

    What annoys you?

    People who stop right in front of you when you're walking. I could so easily land the nut on them.
  9. KaiserBurton

    unfriendly stations

    The G4S staff really get on my nerves. I work as a Conductor based at Buxton and not long ago I was working a service frm Man Picc to Buxton. Just as we were about to leave, an young woman wanted to board but didn't have a ticket. She subsequently missed the train because of the barrier staff...
  10. KaiserBurton

    Applying for Job with Northern

    The training is the worst part. As soon as that is out of way, being a Conductor is the easiest job in the world! I've been on three years and I've not looked back. Best thing I've ever done.

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