CGeorge
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6 hours ago, bp98 said:
It's a full class of 24. Took them a while to put all of them on the roster.
yeah that number surprised me
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wow! less than 10 guys in the 1/10 class. good luck guys.
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On 1/3/2018 at 3:37 PM, Noob said:
Happy New Year everyone. I'm new to the forum and I only see 1 forum regarding Block Operator Trainee. I was thinking if the Signal and Definition exam is same as the Assistant Conductor Trainee. I'm going for the Overview on 01/31/2018.
relied to your post
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On 10/18/2017 at 1:15 PM, bp98 said:
yea a while ago
when do you go up?
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43 minutes ago, bp98 said:
It's about effort, not brains.
did you start studying to qualify?
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On 10/15/2017 at 1:19 AM, bp98 said:
I have seen a bunch of red flags around, so i assume you guys are out now mentoring. Probably a shock to the system, realizing how things work outside of the classroom and in the real world. Listen to your mentors!! Act like a sponge, absorb everything!! (try, at least lol) just wait till your first day and are thrown out to the wolves on your own. Scary, but its the only way you will learn. Focus on getting off probation, studying is the easy part. Winter is going to suck for you guys. Try and stay positive.
you sure about that?
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i believe 2 classes for aug and 1 in sept
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Yea I couldn't believe it. I guess they weren't as prepared as they thought they were.
it's not for everybody. if you don't have a good study habit, don't bother. congrats and good luck to everyone.
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I'm at my job 23 years - I'm not just walking from it. But I'd leave for the RR - see the dilemma?
i had 23yrs with my old job when i left for the RR. it was the best decision I made.
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So I had a horrible morning. I was late to S&D overview and the instructor didn't let me in.
sorry this happened. you should've took the train. if that train is scheduled to get you there on time and it was late, you are good. they always say "if you are on time. You are late"
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Congrats Fed & Dre! Great news. Keep your fingers crossed me IronHorse & myself. Lol
Can you confirm something for me? As I'm already studying. I was just told that "flagman", "effective securing device" and "effective locking device" were all deleted from definitions and there's no need to know them. Of course I got them down already lol. But can u confirm if they're in there?
Thanks!
if you are starting AC class then you need not worry about the hand out they gave you. you will get your book of rules and whatever definitions are in that book are the ones you need to know.
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Hey guys
First off, just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has posted here. Some great insight and info. Really appreciate it as well as all the advice. I was invited to the class on the 18th, I know a lot of studying is to follow. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone can give any info on what follows after...specifically, the drawing of the station that is involved. That part has me really worried. Any insights? also, if you get the job, trying to get to certain stations-what do you feel is the best way to get there? Meaning, if you have to get to green port in the morning, say coming off a night shift, would the train be the best way? I don't have a car, and I am wondering how much of a problem this will be. Thanks again for any info you can give.
congrats! you are correct, a lot of studying or maybe the most studying you'll do. don't worry about PC. You'll have time to study to qualify after you get through probation. Right now just do your best to pass AC class. Once you're out, there's a good chance you will be sent anywhere from Penn to montauk of greenport. that's is why they require you to have a license and a reliable car. as to whether to drive or DH on a train, you'll have to look at the schedule. Good luck!
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3 open houses with at least 100-150 ppl per house and at the open house Linda Oliver said there are only 72 positions available.. Sigh. I can imagine how many ppl applied to the posting. Just to be invited to the open house is a task in itself much less to secure one of those 72 positions. It's like playing the lottery here. She also said you won't get rich working for the railroad but you will live a comfortable life. I honestly wish everyone the best.
72 positions because they are trying to do 5 classes of 22 or 24 this year. yeah it's like winning the lottery if you get in ;-) good luck to all
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guys you can also apply for the assistant conductor position if you're not having luck with engine service
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Thanks! I'm done already. Feels great not to study
congrats! looking forward to working with you.
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Is that one of the first test that we take?
yes
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Once you qualify , then everything else is easy. But thats down the road.
never studied so hard in my life
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if you can i recommend taking a leave or try to hold on to your current job until you pass the book
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might be 2 AC class for Sept.
those going for the panel interview just think "safety first"
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The book of rules is the book of rules.To qualify as a conductor you start off as an assistant conductor and I think you have 2 years to study to qualify. Not sure if they have a verbal exam afterwards. But the questions should be similar I presume.
the book and PC both have vebals after passing the written test. you can pass the written and fail the verbal. it's a process i don't want to go through again but definitely worth it. think the engine service process is a lot better than the conductors. for conductors you study on your own while working trains. good luck to everyone. i
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How did you guys study and retain this information, The definitions are killing me they seem so long and hard. Can someone give me some tips and let me know how the definition part of the exam was. The signals are easy to learn because they seem very repetitive...
Please email to assist me with tips and ideas OperatorRic@gmail.com
put them all on index cards and study everyday. it also helps to write them out. if they gave you a practice CD, do that as well. you have to put in the time and just keep at it. believe me studying for the S&D is nothing compared to qualifying or when you get into the program. having a positive attitude helps too. it's just a matter how bad you want the job. good luck.
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a class of 17 is starting tomorrow
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The Metro North conductor (what this tread is about) test has NOTHING to do with New York, NYC or any other geographical area. It's strictly a dummy test. Reading comprehension, basic math, mechanical comprehension and a personality test.
NYC Transit is a different ball game.
hey truckie, do you get hired as an assistant conductor at metro north then qualify as a conductor like LIRR? I wonder how similar the process is. thanks.
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LIRR Block Operator Trainee
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the overview is the day they inform you on what you need to do/study and they will give you the materials you need. all your questions will also be answered on this day