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Every TOC or FOC will perform mechanical comprehension and if by driver fault finding you mean the 'dial' test then yes, you would do that too as you follow a set ATOC test.

So unless you decide to go down the route of working for Network Rail or a main infrastructure like Colas or Balfour Beatty (with both rarely recruiting from the street in the past few years, unless in the form of an apprenticeship) then your best bet is contacting a regional office of a...

Yes, presentation is very important. You'll be judged as soon as you walk through the door.

I think this is a fair comment. I work for a FOC and it's fair to say that 'enthusiasts' are frowned upon by management. There is no problem with having an interest in the railway, the infrastructure and the management of the network, but I wouldn't make it too obvious if you're a spotter...