Brownhornet78 Posted June 26, 2014 Share #3876 Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks trainman! My list range is high 28xx. Thanks AAnxious! Do they ask about surgeries or any other diseases? Surgeries. You bet. Every question imaginable will be asked. Get a full physical if you have insurance. If you don't, make sure you know your BP numbers (drug stores have machines in the pharmacy departments), go get an eye exam (cohens has them for $20), a hearing test would help, (there are Ipad apps for this) and test your urine with strips if you can (for blood, protein and sugar.) Those are the main things that get people put on hold. ^^What he said^^ 100% True!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R160RR Posted June 26, 2014 Share #3877 Posted June 26, 2014 @vinny If you had surgery like i did make sure you get a letter off medical clearance before final processing that what i did nd i didnt have to be in medical hold. Just go in relax and prepare. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceerock Posted June 26, 2014 Share #3878 Posted June 26, 2014 Question: once in school car how long until you start to receive medical benefits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnySea Posted June 26, 2014 Share #3879 Posted June 26, 2014 @vinny If you had surgery like i did make sure you get a letter off medical clearance before final processing that what i did nd i didnt have to be in medical hold. Just go in relax and prepare. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk R160RR, thanks for the advice! Very helpful and appreciated! ^^What he said^^ 100% True!!! Thanks Brownhornet78! Yes they do ask heck they even ask if you ever had a sexually transmitted one.... Thank you RTOMan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Posted June 27, 2014 Share #3880 Posted June 27, 2014 Good luck to everyone starting school car on Monday!!! Keep us posted on your progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted June 27, 2014 Share #3881 Posted June 27, 2014 FYI the raise will be going into effect before the next pay period, so healthcare contributions will increase from 1.5% to 2.0%, and union dues will also increase (I don't know the final number but the percentage of base pay is still the same). Raises from the current contract will also be factored in, although I'm not sure how this will affect employees not yet at top pay, as I don't have the incremental increases in rates at my fingertips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted June 27, 2014 Share #3882 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote name="VinnySea" post=" Thank you RTOMan! Yer welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEndMan Posted June 27, 2014 Share #3883 Posted June 27, 2014 quote name="Grey" post="778565" timestamp="1403882358"]Good luck to everyone starting school car on Monday!!! Keep us posted on your progress... Dude, go here & read from page one. You'll learn alot as to what ppl experience & the different reactions to those experiences. http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/38133-the-schoolcar-experience/page-138 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 28, 2014 Share #3884 Posted June 28, 2014 @vinny If you had surgery like i did make sure you get a letter off medical clearance before final processing that what i did nd i didnt have to be in medical hold. Just go in relax and prepare. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk R160RR, thanks for the advice! Very helpful and appreciated! ^^What he said^^ 100% True!!! Thanks Brownhornet78! Yes they do ask heck they even ask if you ever had a sexually transmitted one.... Thank you RTOMan! No prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 28, 2014 Share #3885 Posted June 28, 2014 @mard Waddup Mard!!!! Myself and @Depmaze just passed our signals exam. Phew!!!! Now you're up next my man!!! Just study, study, study!!! Best of luck to all of those still waiting, and good luck to all of those who are just starting out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Rail Posted June 28, 2014 Share #3886 Posted June 28, 2014 Congrats. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 28, 2014 Share #3887 Posted June 28, 2014 Congrats. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Thank you!!! Shit is no joke!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEndMan Posted June 28, 2014 Share #3888 Posted June 28, 2014 Congrats to all who passed their signal exam & TY to all who have been keeping us who are waiting, informed as to what to expect. Truly is a team effort....before, during, & after the training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 28, 2014 Share #3889 Posted June 28, 2014 Congrats to all who passed their signal exam & TY to all who have been keeping us who are waiting, informed as to what to expect. Truly is a team effort....before, during, & after the training. Thank you my brother!!! And it IS a team effort!! Especially studying with your classmates. There is no competition! You guys are all in the same boat!! Good luck my brother!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3890 Posted June 29, 2014 Thank you my brother!!! And it IS a team effort!! Especially studying with your classmates. There is no competition! You guys are all in the same boat!! Good luck my brother!!!! So yer gonna be yard posting soon great! Then the YX fun begins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3891 Posted June 29, 2014 Thank you my brother!!! And it IS a team effort!! Especially studying with your classmates. There is no competition! You guys are all in the same boat!! Good luck my brother!!!! So yer gonna be yard posting soon great! Then the YX fun begins.... @RTOman Yessir lol, but we still have our second yard practical to do. Prepping for service, and BP rupture. Just a lot more steps than prepping for yard movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3892 Posted June 29, 2014 @RTOman Yessir lol, but we still have our second yard practical to do. Prepping for service, and BP rupture. Just a lot more steps than prepping for yard movement It seems like a lot on paper but in actuality its just a few extra minutes in your checking the train. It will also depend on the equipment you get. Where is your practical gonna be? Mine was in Jamaica Yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3893 Posted June 29, 2014 @RTOman Yessir lol, but we still have our second yard practical to do. Prepping for service, and BP rupture. Just a lot more steps than prepping for yard movement It seems like a lot on paper but in actuality its just a few extra minutes in your checking the train. It will also depend on the equipment you get. Where is your practical gonna be? Mine was in Jamaica Yard Lavonia... Smee equipment, that means I gotta topside that beotch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3894 Posted June 29, 2014 Lavonia... Smee equipment, that means I gotta topside that beotch!! Oh you in A Division lol. Nice! How you like the R142s? I got a huge curiosity for em now that i got to play with the controller for one in the simulator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3895 Posted June 29, 2014 Lavonia... Smee equipment, that means I gotta topside that beotch!! Oh you in A Division lol. Nice! How you like the R142s? I got a huge curiosity for em now that i got to play with the controller for one in the simulator Actually the one in the SIM is R160. The master controller on the 160's are all the way in the right, next to the cab window. The 142-142A's the master controller is in the middle of the console Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3896 Posted June 29, 2014 Actually the one in the SIM is R160. The master controller on the 160's are all the way in the right, next to the cab window. The 142-142A's the master controller is in the middle of the console I know. The first time i was in the sim the 160 was broken so they put us on the 142 simulator for the 7 line. That's why i said I was curiosity. I like that the master is in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3897 Posted June 29, 2014 Actually the one in the SIM is R160. The master controller on the 160's are all the way in the right, next to the cab window. The 142-142A's the master controller is in the middle of the console I know. The first time i was in the sim the 160 was broken so they put us on the 142 simulator for the 7 line. That's why i said I was curiosity. I like that the master is in the middle. Yeah the controller in the middle is cool, you could rock that beotch with either hand!!! And the 7 line is getting 188's the master controller is more to the right, but still on the console. A lil updated twist type version. Kawasaki makes those, and they're converting some 142A's into 188. So the 6 line gets back those 62A's again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3898 Posted June 29, 2014 Nice. It's definitely got me curious about the A division. But that wont be for some time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownhornet78 Posted June 29, 2014 Share #3899 Posted June 29, 2014 Nice. It's definitely got me curious about the A division. But that wont be for some time for me. Man I wanted the B but oh well, I'll rock out in the A for a while, then I'll take it from there when I get enough seniority to pick. But I'm happy anyway!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted June 30, 2014 Share #3900 Posted June 30, 2014 The R142/A is a far superior design in terms of crew comfort than the R-160. -The controller handle is in the middle, so you can operate with either hand, or alternate to give your hand muscles a break. -The R-142/A cab window has a single latch so it is possible to reach up with one hand and open the window, while the R-160 has two latches so you will need both hands free at the same time to open the window (such as to punch). -The console has a flat surface to it, so if you take notes while you operate, when stopped in a station, you have a flat surface to write on (many TO's do this, to note abnormalities that occur during the run, or reasons for delays so they know how to answer if asked where they lost their time). -The air gauge is located on the console where it is easily seen, rather than way up over your head. -It is possible to synchronize announcements or reprogram a route while moving or between stations on an R-142/A but not on an R-160. -It is possible to knock out the last stop from a program if terminating at a station not normally used as a terminal on the R-142/A, which allows you to get the side signs to display the proper terminal in the event of an exotic General Order or service disruption (such as a to 86 St.). The R-160 does not allow dropping out of the last stop. As for controller handles, the R-188 is worst of all as it is on the right hand side, and the armrest has been modified so there's no support when operating in MAX POWER. And the cutout on one side means that since you can really only turn it one way, it prevents you from easily using your opposite thumb to hold the controller down to give your hand a break. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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