Trackworker Posted January 4, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2008 Hello everybody, I started working as a trackworker 8 months ago and in that time I have taken a few pictures of yards, stations and trains. I wanted to share them but never really knew where till I found this site, so if it's OK with you guys I'll upload a few. I must say that after 20 years of trying to get in transit and either through bad luck or bad timing, I feel blessed to finally get in. ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitGuy Posted January 4, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 4, 2008 Congrats on the new job. Welcome to NYC Transit Forums and I look forward to hearing from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted January 4, 2008 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted January 4, 2008 Share #4 Posted January 4, 2008 Hello everybody, I started working as a trackworker 8 months ago and in that time I have taken a few pictures of yards, stations and trains.I wanted to share them but never really knew where till I found this site, so if it's OK with you guys I'll upload a few. I must say that after 20 years of trying to get in transit and either through bad luck or bad timing, I feel blessed to finally get in. ( Welcome Aboard Trackworker! I, Myself, trying over 5 years now trying to get in with Transit. Hope too get in soon. We would love to view your pictures, please post them. Enjoy your stay here, and looking forward to decent transit related discussions with you. Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted January 4, 2008 Thank you. Just what are you looking to do in transit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 5, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 5, 2008 Hello everybody, I started working as a trackworker 8 months ago and in that time I have taken a few pictures of yards, stations and trains.I wanted to share them but never really knew where till I found this site, so if it's OK with you guys I'll upload a few. I must say that after 20 years of trying to get in transit and either through bad luck or bad timing, I feel blessed to finally get in. ( Welcome to NYC Transit Forums! Glad to have another transit professional join our community. Looking forward to reading and seeing some of your material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks, I really do enjoy this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted January 5, 2008 Share #8 Posted January 5, 2008 welcome to the forums hope you have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted January 5, 2008 Share #9 Posted January 5, 2008 welcome to the forums trackworker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted January 5, 2008 Share #10 Posted January 5, 2008 20 years it took? Someone must of Hexed you..... Welcome aboard, and be safe working in that dangerous environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted January 5, 2008 Share #11 Posted January 5, 2008 Welcome aboard, and be safe working in that dangerous environment. yes be careful out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted January 5, 2008 20 years it took? Someone must of Hexed you..... Welcome aboard, and be safe working in that dangerous environment. I took the sanitation and corrections jobs, passed both back in '88 I believe. There was a hiring freeze with sanitation and I wised up and didn't take corrections. Track is very dangerous indeed, more than I thought it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks, I try to be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Toasty Posted January 5, 2008 Share #14 Posted January 5, 2008 Hey! Welcome and be careful. I though I hadn't seen you around before... I suppose this confirms it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracknut Posted January 5, 2008 Share #15 Posted January 5, 2008 Welcome to the forums Trackworker. I always wanted your job when I was growing up. Sometimes I still do. I guess its never too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbieprops Posted January 6, 2008 Share #16 Posted January 6, 2008 Welcome, Trackworker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted January 6, 2008 Share #17 Posted January 6, 2008 Welcome aboard Trackworker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycbusfan Posted January 6, 2008 Share #18 Posted January 6, 2008 Welcome to the forums Trackworker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks guys! Welcome to the forums Trackworker. I always wanted your job when I was growing up. Sometimes I still do. I guess its never too late. Hey, it's never too late. There are a lot of positions in TA that you may be interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSOH Posted January 7, 2008 Share #20 Posted January 7, 2008 Welcome Trackworker we need more of you guys here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share #21 Posted January 7, 2008 Welcome Trackworker we need more of you guys here. There is this trackworker who I work with who is a walking encyclopedia. He started as a Trackworker then went to Motorman but went back to Track, this guy knows everything.... but he is sort eccentric to say the least. Good guy though. He's been here for 15 years and I just sit there and soak up all of his track stories which are funny as hell and some sad ones. I need to convince him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSOH Posted January 7, 2008 Share #22 Posted January 7, 2008 There is this trackworker who I work with who is a walking encyclopedia. He started as a Trackworker then went to Motorman but went back to Track, this guy knows everything.... but he is sort eccentric to say the least. Good guy though. He's been here for 15 years and I just sit there and soak up all of his track stories which are funny as hell and some sad ones. I need to convince him . Your profile picture is NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackworker Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share #23 Posted January 7, 2008 Your profile picture is NICE! You mean the picture of me cutting the rail? A fellow trackworker to it, I wish it was bigger. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 7, 2008 Share #24 Posted January 7, 2008 Welcome aboard, Trackworker! That really is a sick picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugsy Posted January 12, 2008 Share #25 Posted January 12, 2008 20 years???:eek: How discouraging. I'm 38 and I've only just started the process. If it takes me as long as it took Trackworker to get a job with the MTA I'll be eligible for retirement my first day on the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.