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Cheers mate, will do!

Hi Folks! What are these weird panels (pictured) I see below platform level at every station? Are they something to do with gradient? Cheers in advance!

Thanks for your replies guys, I’m glad this has prompted quite an interesting discussion!

Any news mate?

What an excellent answer, thank you very much for the detail! I quite often see the DAS system switched off, I’d imagine it’s no substitute for years of one’s experience! Thank you mate

Cheers mate, that would make sense. I saw them briefly before and the labelling would suggest that, thanks!

Hi guys, Couple of technical questions about the HST control desk (mainly ‘what does that do?’ type questions!) Referring to the picture, there are a set of buttons under the speedo in the middle, a blue, white and red set of buttons. A couple are covered by a safety cover, what are these...

Hi all, First Group is advertising for its latest round of trainee train drivers...

Brilliant, thank you very much for the swift answer! That was bugging me for a while so it’s good to finally know what it’s used for. Thank you very much :)

Hi guys, Small technical question - I’ve noticed that on the 166s (and I believe the 387s) there is a small socket for a T key next to the exhaust stack on the outside between the carriages. What is this used for? Many thanks in advance!

Ah I see, that makes sense, thanks a lot :)

Great answer, thank you so much!

Thanks mate, much appreciated!

Hi all, Quite a quick question - I saw a 166 stopped at Weston. Just underneath the driver’s windscreen there is a yellow triangle with ‘RHM’ written on it. I tried to look at other posts but nothing explains what it means. What does RHM stand for/mean please? Thank you! :)

You’re absolutely welcome! I’m really glad it helped and you got far in the process. It sounds very encourgaing to me! It may take a while for them to get back to you so keep your phone and email handy, and hopefully see you on the trains some time soon. Fingers crossed for you :)

Thank you, glad to hear it’s going well for you :)

Hi mate, have you had your training yet? What did it cover and how was it? I have mine soon. Many thanks in advance

Hi Luke! Good stuff and well done for getting past the paper sift! That’s arguably the hardest part for many. I am a customer host, and like you mine was in a hotel as well. That’s because they’re easier venues to work with when dealing with large groups of people new to the railway. You’re...

Good stuff, there’s already a bit of life experience you can draw on there. The other replies answer your question far better than I can, the points that are particularly useful are seeing a diagram, to make sure the hours would fit into your lifestyle, and definitely just getting a visit to the...

Hi mate, are you currently working on the railways?