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Hello, I've been invited to sit the OPC's Safety Awareness Test. Just wondering if there are any additional practice tests other than the one supplied with in invitation? Is there a practice test once you start the assessment? Only asking as the practice supplied only has one example, I'd feel...

Hi all, I’ve recently been invited to sit the online SCAAT test for a conductor role. Does this test require speed, as well as accuracy? I’ve previously sat the Group Bourdon for trainee driver, and failed as I wasn’t quick enough. Having practiced both tests, I find I’m much slower on the...

Hi all, A few months back, I managed to catch GBRf liveried 92043 at London Euston, having brought in the one of the sleepers. Going through my camera recently, I've noticed what appears to be bodyside cameras on the side of the locomotive. Having looked online, they don't appear on any other...

Hi all, I've noticed 172334 has returned from Ilford Depot, having gone down for refurbishment. Does anyone know what sort of work is being undertaken on the Fleet? Thanks Matt

Hello, I've just read that SNCF are experiencing strikes from what looks like DOO after a crash. Are all SNCF trains DOO, or is it just the local services? Thanks Matt

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could tell me which tour operator uses the BR MK2 coaches? Having spent most of my childhood on MK3s and MK2 coaches on the WCML, it would be nice to get another trip in on them. The last tour I booked on was a Pathfinder tour, and that used BR MK1 coaches...

Hi All, Just wondering, can the class be dispatched by Train Managers/Conductors from the back cab? At Leeds recently, I saw an Azuma on test, and the doors were closed from the rear cab by one of the train managers/competency managers. I've also noticed they have full controls on the bulkhead...

Hi all, Just a quick one! Whats the dispatch procedure at London Euston? I only ask, as I've noticed they use the 'CD' indicator, even on trains operating with guards/train managers. Once they have used the 'CD', they change it to 'RA' and the driver takes power. I am familiar with 'RA'...

Hi! Does anyone have any further details on whether cab refurbishments have started on Northern's fleet of 150s? I've been informed that a unit has been seen recently with some sort of CCTV screen/DAS fitted in one of the cabs? TIA Mat

Hi All, Having been past Crewe LNWR a few times recently, I've noticed the former 'Pretendolino' take stood outside the sheds. I'm aware the original plan was for TPE to take the coaches on temporarily until the Mk5s were ready, however this was dropped due to accessibility issues? Since then...

Hello all, I recently saw a photo of a GWR Class 166 at Portsmouth Harbour, with what looked to be side mounted CCTV cameras fitted? If I remember correctly, the units weren't built with these and it appears only a few have been done so far. Any ideas what the plans are/any other modifications...

Hi all, As I understand, VTWC Drivers release the doors at stations on Class 390s, and the Train Managers close them. Would this change when the 390s were dragged, say up to Holyhead? As far as I'm aware, 57s don't have door controls? Was there another driver in the 390 just to release the...

Hello, I will be starting next year as a Conductor for TPE, based at Manchester Piccadilly. Does anyone know the routes that Pic Conductors sign? Thanks Matthew.

Hello all, I've recently bought an old BR/Regional Railways ticket stamper. Its blue, and has 'Dormy' on the front. It also has a 'sign' logo above the date window. The seller has meantioned that It will only make marks on thick card, and that it doesnt use ink. Surely, it should mark tickets...

Hello, I recently applied for a position in the Talent Pool, for TransPennine Express as a Conductor. Back in early August, I sent in my application, and completed an online assessment. Since then however, I have had no further updates. I've contacted First, who have told me that the...

Hi all, I've applied for the role of Trainee Senior Conductor for WM Trains. Having emailed recruitment, I've been told that if my previous conductor assessments were taken in the last three years, I won't have to do them again. I'm currently a Conductor for Northern, having passed out in March...

Hi all, I'm already a conductor, at another toc. Recently applied for one of the TPE Qualified Conductor roles. I was sent an email, a few days after applying saying I'd been invited to the next stage of the process, which was an online assessment. I completed this a few weeks ago but I do know...

Hi all, I applied for a Virgin Trains Apprentice driver last year, and reached the assessment centre. We took three assesments off the top of my head, one was a memory test, one was the group bourdon and I forget the other. I failed the Group Bourdon, passed one of the tests to "Virgins...

Hello, I had a drivers assesment day last year, and failed one of the tests, meaning I only have one chance left. I was wondering, would applying for a depot drivers job count as the last chance I have? Or is is a seperate, fresh two attempts due to it being slightly different? Thanks Matthew

Hello, I've recently passed my Guard Assesment Day and have a medical booked for next week. Earlier this year, I had an eye test and found out I have an Astigmatism, mainly in my right eye. The results they gave me are: Distance Right: Sphere +0.00, Cyl -0.75, Axis 15...