Sadly I wasn't offered the "on hold for 2015" thing - my letter was a straightforward rejection.
However, when I got some feedback, it was all pretty positive and there was only really one thing I fluffed at the interview, in the flexibility/resilience area. I can think of what it was, it was about the only question that slightly flummoxed me and I had to think of something on the spot for. Clearly it wasn't quite good enough. Under normal circumstances for most of the jobs I've gone for it probably would have been, but they can obviously afford to reject anyone even slightly less than perfect.
It doesn't help that they seem to have lost some business in Scotland - clearly there weren't many jobs going.
I won't deny I was extremely disappointed indeed, but hey, for a first attempt at this, there's plenty I can be happy with. I've got the psychometrics out the way and I really did get pretty close. I have my ScotRail interview coming up on Wednesday, so for now I really need to focus on that and make sure I brush up on the weak areas, but I can go into it feeling quite confident I think. I've also got a six-month contract in finance lined up to keep the wolf from the door if I don't get it.
DRS have also said they'd welcome an application from me in the future, so I'll take that as a hint that they think I'll make the grade one day.
Onwards and upwards, my friends, onwards and upwards - thanks to everyone on this thread who has helped and encouraged me. While my test passes are valid, I'm going to keep trying, and hopefully I'll get there.