Jay-Oh

Down here, you’ll find that there’s a lot of information going around and it’s hard to differentiate what is true and what isn’t. I know Train Ops aren’t on a freeze, and I was told Conductors aren’t either, but only Livingston knows the truth.

Non-operational means titles that are not Train Op or Conductor in this regard.

Lol my man.

Your post wasn’t about how serious it is or isn’t. My issue is that your “mad or nah” post was pointless, contributed 0 to the conversation and was childish. He gave insight into how and why marijuana won’t be accepted in the TA, maybe he was pissed because his inbox kept getting flooded with these notification, how is that your problem? Like you said “just keep it moving”. My opinion of your attitude doesn’t matter. Things tend to work themselves out down here, you’ll see.

Aye what’s up brother. Hope your class is doing well in YX. I’m in 12

Your forum attitude is indicative of your actual attitude. I’m merely suggesting you don’t let it get the best of you. The question at hand was answered by Paulie, albeit in a way you didn’t like. So what is the complaint?

It’s a dumb discussion to be fair. Like he said, this job involves operating a $15 million piece of equipment with thousands of souls relying on your ability to safely operate. They started drug and alcohol testing after Robert Ray killed 5 people via derailing his train in 1991. He was intoxicated to the point where he consistently overran stations before tearing his train in half doing 40-50 mph over a switch. The legalization will never happen, it’s written in blood. Also, be careful of your attitude, there are some people down here that won’t take kindly to it.

Upcoming class should be April 29th. You’ll receive a letter in the mail.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy life.

It’s not difficult. Also, don’t say “drive” because certain instructors/coworkers will break your balls about it. Just like you shouldn’t call a radio a “walkie talkie”. Lol

If I may pass some advice along. Wait for the TO call. Don’t go for conductor. Word through the grapevine is that this was the last open competitive TO exam. Best to go for it now. Also, just updating; Yard posting now, doing mostly PM tours, insanely easy, can’t wait to start road ops.

Thanks buddy. Good luck to you as well! Yeah I made sure that wouldn’t happen again lol.

It's best if you learn that from a TSS versus from me.

Good luck to you guys! Don't worry, it's pretty easy, just make stay on top of the signals. Also, don't forget that you guys will need to key-by automatics and accept call-ons for the signal practical.

You’ll know if you failed. Considering that you need 100% on the signal test or you lose your job, I don’t see why they would wait a week to tell you.

Thank you bro. My whole class crushed it. Easy.

Taking the signal exam and signal practical today, honestly not even nervous about it. I just want to get it over with already.

Yeah man, I definitely plan on it. I mean, I’m not gonna study for the first week when I start YX, I need a little time to turn my brain off when I get home lol.

The test was ridiculously easy, both of them. TB-12 is my class number. I’m sitting right in front of Medford atm.

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Exactly. Just take it easy and don’t obsess over it too much, and I know it’s easier said than done, but do your best. I got my medical email when I didn’t expect it and it was a pleasant surprise. The less you think about it, the sooner it comes. Also, what Imhim said about schoolcar lacking the TSS’ to handle the volume of induction classes is true, not to mention the C/R and Flagging classes they need to juggle. If it makes you feel better, as soon as the TSS’ schedules start clearing up, you will be called because there’s a desperate need for T/O’s down here. Enjoy the freedoms you have now that you won’t have when you start classes, because I guarantee that you will have to make sacrifices for schoolcar when you start, whether it be sleep, a hobby, or time with your family/friends.

They always say that there’s no classes scheduled until they actually start calling people. If a TSS told whoever mentioned the March classes that they will be scheduled, then there’s a good chance it’s true. Also, considering the fact that TSS’ can start teaching a new class as soon as their original class starts YX, y’all should expect a call in or around March. My entire induction starts YX in March, so the timeline matches. Have faith and be patient. Good luck!

Maybe it’s because my mask is a black face mask, but my TSS and other TSS’ I’ve asked said it’s no bueno.

You’re on your own for 2 months or so after around 2-3 months for YX, then after that you go back to schoolcar for road ops.

Probation starts on your induction date. I asked and it’s not allowed, because they don’t want the public to see you with a mask and think that there’s something to fear. I’m big on wearing face masks during flu season, so yeah..