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Thanks guys. Safety first and smart dress code duly noted! Yeah I in Farncombe so Farnham is only 15 mins away. I did consider depot work but that would be 99% nights and my life wouldn’t cope with nights. Plus depots like Fratton, Wimbledon and Southampton are just a touch too far from me...

Hi everyone. Quick update to the very slow job application process. You were all spot on, it’s taking ages! So in February I applied for a Farnham guard position, turned down almost straight away, Revenue protection at Woking a few days later, same, emailed within 2 days. I applied for...

Yesterday Lion was moved out of its usual hiding spot to allow access for a working party to do some jobs on the Hampshire unit easily. This gave me the opportunity to fill the loco with air for a good 6 hours. Something I don’t get the chance to do that often. No strange pops bangs or...

Hi Mark. I’m like you and applying externally for jobs within SWR. Not sure if it was answered but I applied for a commercial guard at Farnham, I did the application, then the assessment and 24 hours later I had an email saying I’d been unsuccessful. Same again as a RPI at Woking...

I’ve had a flurry of donations since I posted this so I’d guess this is a result of this. Many thanks if it was! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/50027gennyoverhaulfund

Thanks for the replies. As I thought, it will take a while. I’ll get applying now and see how it goes. If it takes longer I’ll do any job going, even stacking shelves at Sainsbury’s would probably be about the same wages as I’m currently on so I’d be happy with that! Failing that I’ve got a...

Hi all. As you may be aware, the main gen in Lion failed late 2021. This was removed and has since been repaired along with the ETH and aux generators. We are currently waiting a date to put the engine and gen sets back in the loco. Peoples availability and better weather being the reason...

Hi everyone. (Bit of a long one but please stick with me!). So I’m in the process of being made redundant. My boss has sold the land and it will become flats and a supermarket. I’m qualified car mechanic, City and Guilds 383 levels 1,2,3, Btec onc and hnc in motor vehicle repairs. Mot tester...