Anyone on here a Train Driver

[BrumJim]

Other than 172TrainDriver (who appears to be on holiday at the moment) anyone on here a train driver? Doesn't matter if it is locos or passenger, just as long as it isn't LUL, Glasgow Subway, trams or similar.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Hornby Dublo here

 

[PaulSecteur]

My bruv started as a driver recently, after being a conductor for years.

London midland out of new street.
Got a question?

 

[BrumJim]

Thanks, Paul.
To the left of the driver, normally, there is a clipboard location for him to pin his notes for the day / shift.

Is there a regulation or Code of Practice (Rule Book, Professional Driving Guide, etc) that defines what goes on here (what information) and how it is used? For example during driving, or only when stationary.

 

[Wobblers]

.... plenty of fat controllers.

Well, you'll just need to lay off the chips and deep fried pizzas then, won't you?

 

[PaulSecteur]

Thanks, Paul.
To the left of the driver, normally, there is a clipboard location for him to pin his notes for the day / shift.

Is there a regulation or Code of Practice (Rule Book, Professional Driving Guide, etc) that defines what goes on here (what information) and how it is used? For example during driving, or only when stationary.

I will ask he via email. Might be a day or 2 before I get a reply.

 

[Archie_tect]

1. Push lever....
2. Pull lever to stop at station.
3. Push again...
4. Stop when you see red buffers.
5. Open door and get out.
6. Walk to other end of train.
7. Get in.
8. Eat sandwiches.
9. Repeat 1-8 until time to go home....

My uncle [in-law] said when they stopped letting the driver set fire to things and blow whistles it got boring. [Mind you he used to say that he liked things to be repetitive.... days that weren't boring usually meant someone got more than slightly hurt, and then he couldn't sleep for weeks]

[Apologies for being flippant to BrumJim and Paul.... back to being sensible...]

 

[Spinney]

Thanks, Paul.
To the left of the driver, normally, there is a clipboard location for him to pin his notes for the day / shift.

Is there a regulation or Code of Practice (Rule Book, Professional Driving Guide, etc) that defines what goes on here (what information) and how it is used? For example during driving, or only when stationary.

I'd love to know why you want to know!

 

[classic33]

Thanks, Paul.
To the left of the driver, normally, there is a clipboard location for him to pin his notes for the day / shift.

Is there a regulation or Code of Practice (Rule Book, Professional Driving Guide, etc) that defines what goes on here (what information) and how it is used? For example during driving, or only when stationary.

Available online. Newer version due out soon. Found using what you put in brackets.

 

[classic33]

I'd love to know why you want to know!

Caught one reading one whilst driving?

 

[BrumJim]

Available online. Newer version due out soon. Found using what you put in brackets.

Found the Rule Book, but struggled to find anything about this subject specifically, hence asking for help.
Professional question. I would explain, but it might break client confidentiality, and is likely to send you to sleep.

 

[welsh dragon]

Other than 172TrainDriver (who appears to be on holiday at the moment) anyone on here a train driver? Doesn't matter if it is locos or passenger, just as long as it isn't LUL, Glasgow Subway, trams or similar.

@Paulus is a train driver as well as 172traindriver.

 

[Cycleops]

You might find a few London Underground drivers on here when they are not out on theit S-Works bikes or buying a new Rolex. I am sure they are crying into their beer lamenting their dear old RMT leader.

 

[Dogtrousers]

There's a forum called - I think - "Rail UK" which a while back I found to be a fantastic source on the intricacies of a particular ticketing problem that I had. There may someone there who could help you.

 

[Paulus]

You might find a few London Underground drivers on here when they are not out on theit S-Works bikes or buying a new Rolex. I am sure they are crying into their beer lamenting their dear old RMT leader.

Most proper train drivers are in the Asle&f