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That's crazy because in my class we all have back packs I'm only two months in front of y'all. What did they say carry?

A good large book bag will work for the whole time in school car.

Thanks guys. In school car you don't really have the time to operate as much as you need to. I'm so looking forward to yx to learn this job. Im in the A and we were going down the road on the 6 and coming into one of the stops we got a bottom green on the homeball and we ending up diverging. It's the little things like that I can't wait to learn. You guys are right about judging your distance it's something that everyone needs to work on and what better time then yx. Can't wait to ask you guys some more questions in the crew room.

Thanks @tommyjohn!! It was the easiest part of school car lol

Good luck to the ones starting tomorrow. Took and passed the signal test this past week. Out of the 42 of us that we're split up into 4 classes we lost three because of the multiple choice. Trust me guys as long as you study you will not have problem with this test. I know I'm the beginning it's scary because of the unknown and the fact that you lose your job. But as long as you put in the time to study you will not have an issue. Last week until yard posting then yx for three months. Guys just stay in the books and you will be ok. Oh one more thing Lean on each other in your classes it will help.

Yes school car is there. But classes will be at the yards for the division your in.

yea dont worry about starting it now. They will give you time to learn them all but its always up to you to study on your downtime, Home, on the way to work, ect.

LOL. Sorry i was just tryin to get you guys to understand how important signals are. Them 4 people wasted two months because they didnt take the time to study. Its not like they missed one answer but they got 76's and 84's i dont even know what to say to that.

No the signal test is two months from the start but when crazy things like 4 people failing the test everyone in school car hears about it.

Hey guys just made a month in school car this past week. I want you to all know that you have to and must study the signals. 4 people 4 just failed the signal exam. That test is 25 questions 15 mult choice and 10 written questions. Look at that test as 25 questions for 25 years at this job we all want. We all waited 5 plus years to get the call don't blow it on this signal exam. Study as much as you can with your classmates. You will be a small family and you should want to see everyone past. Again study them signals and know what they mean not just what they look like. Congrats to everyone that came in this past class and the new sept class good luck.

Good luck to the guys starting tomorrow. I must say its been a crazy month so far. I know you guys will love this job. Just be on time never ever ever be late to anything. Also it will seem like a lot of info at first but don't be afraid to as questions when you don't understand. Good luck and try to meet some good ppl down there. You can tell who the f**k ups will be by day 2 stay away from them. Welcome to the Authority.

its 31.25 starting pay for a T/O in school car

Yes study study study. In week 2 and its A LOT and i mean A LOT of information. But as long as you study you will be fine. If you don't understand something its OK. When you get into school car you will understand it and make sure you ask questions. Don't be shy when it comes to asking anything. Also invest in a good bag lol trust me you will need it.

Not unless the TSS says we having class. Right now its Monday thur Friday any maybe some holidays

Congrats!!! I know you have been waiting. First week was good a lil boring but good. A lot of information. Who knew it was this much. We got our tools and manuals today. Oh and we got some OT today too!! My class is going nights 3-11 looking forward to that lil bit of extra night pay lol.

I will find out for you tomorrow when we get there.

Yea the 4th day is the first day you go down to the school. The fun begins on Thursday.

I got the call around 2:30. Day 2 in the books. We all got A division which is great for me. I live in the BX now. The HR trainers were telling us that they are training new classes every week now. SO look out for that call its coming.

Yea the ppl in the class are ok but i see there are a few ppl who are not taken it to serious yet. Maybe that's because were not in school car till Thursday.

No problem. I got my call on Thursday and had to show up on Tuesday for final. Before you know it you will be telling the people behind you the same thing. The one thing i noticed was that this job can be fun when you have that down time but snap right out of that when your on that train.

Day one in the books. It was a long day with a lot and i mean a lot of info lol. There had to be about 40 TO in there today. I would say that's a good sign for you guys waiting for the next class. Also it seems there will be a lot more TO's coming in from what i heard today.

Thanks! I will keep you guys updates as much as i can. Look for that call this week or by the latest next week. I will see Ms. Shivers tomorrow so i will see if she can let me know when the next class is so i can tell you guys.

Last day off work tomorrow. Cant wait to get started on Monday!!

That Aug class is right around the corner. The best feeling is knowing that you well be getting that call soon. That's what got my thru not being in the June class.

They are in high 2600 maybe in 2700 for the upcoming class on the 28th. So sleep easy you gave good info. I was wondering the same thing. Looks like it's just us.