High Dyke
Established Member
Appreciate that chap. I'm one of those that will help people learn, if they are willing to help themselves learn. I think a fair few on here recently have shown they want to do that - though there will always be exceptions. On my signalling course there was a guy who, in his own words, "could list stores numbers from one to infinity.", he previously worked for the MOD. However, he couldn't signal a train, as was proved during his week in a signal box mid-course. Everyone tried to avoid him during group exercises; but I got lumbered with him. However, I let him have enough proverbial rope, and he did the rest. One trainee had already gone home after week one because of this chap. He then got embroiled in a case of harassment at signalling school that saw him get sacked shortly afterwards.It would be a shame to loose you guys. From a personal perspective you, LOM, nom, High Dyke and the countless other experienced members of this thread provide a real insight and this has been extremely beneficial, not only for me but countless others.
When first started applying for jobs there were only 27 pages and less than 800 posts on this thread. It has taken me over 40 applications and 3 interviews to finally get a position. Now almost 3 years to the day of my first interview I am about to start my career on the railway. The information I have taken from here has helped me get to this position and I am grateful for that input. So thanks to all of you.