Justin08 Posted November 27, 2012 Share #126 Posted November 27, 2012 Today we reported to Coney Island Yard for the first day of the real stuff (for lack of a better term). We went over basic signals, and built up from there, discussing home balls, dwarves, and other stuff. We got Track Qualified; we walked the tracks and up onto the El from the Yard Lead. Also took a tour of the Yard and went out on the Veranda on the Yard Tower. Nice view during the day. Tomorrow we go to 130 Livingston and pretend operate a la Simulator. How was the simulator Meddic?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share #127 Posted November 28, 2012 Simulator was fun; we didn't get a lot of time in it since we spent a majority of the day going over signals, switches, and track scenarios. The TSSs at the Simulator were great; they went over all the signals with us. I managed, after pulling into the station, to pull the lever too far back and put the train in BIE instead of full service. Oops. I read the signal pamphlet every night, 1/2 hour minimum. As we see them in class, it will become muscle memory. We have a good group; we help each other out with things, and are laid back. Our TSSs are great. We're back at Coney tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin08 Posted November 28, 2012 Share #128 Posted November 28, 2012 How was the simulator setup..I take it it has controls just like inside of the real trains?? Also do they have different Sims for say a R62 and a R142..thanks for the updates man appreciate them 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted November 28, 2012 Share #129 Posted November 28, 2012 I managed, after pulling into the station, to pull the lever too far back and put the train in BIE instead of full service. Oops. Ah Rookie Dump..... Wow...sucks they failed. @Rtoman, In your opinion, once you studied the book everyday, was the test still as difficult as it seems like in the beginning? I'm sure that as I continue to study it will come naturally to me but I was just curious as to what you thought You study it every day it will help it helped us a lot we was ready for the test.Still its human nature to be a bit nervous the day of it though since your JOB will depend on getting 100%... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted November 28, 2012 Share #130 Posted November 28, 2012 Simulator was fun; we didn't get a lot of time in it since we spent a majority of the day going over signals, switches, and track scenarios. The TSSs at the Simulator were great; they went over all the signals with us. I managed, after pulling into the station, to pull the lever too far back and put the train in BIE instead of full service. Oops. I read the signal pamphlet every night, 1/2 hour minimum. As we see them in class, it will become muscle memory. We have a good group; we help each other out with things, and are laid back. Our TSSs are great. We're back at Coney tomorrow. Ill be looking out for you folks when you reach the Field.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted November 28, 2012 Share #131 Posted November 28, 2012 If it's the TSS Perez I'm thinking of, he's a cool guy, even though he rode me even more than Pelham Bay Dave.......I didn't know he went to schoolcar though. You'll learn a lot from him. I know it's been said already, but it can't be stressed enough. KNOW YOUR SIGNALS. And remember that there are more types of signals than just the lights. There are fixed signs, movable flagging signals, as well as AUDIBLE signals. You know what LONG SHORT LONG SHORT on the horn means? Do you know what up and down with a red lantern means? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin08 Posted November 28, 2012 Share #132 Posted November 28, 2012 About how many different signals are there to learn?? Also when u take the signal test how many questions is it for those who took it can remember...from the new guys in schoolcar that got the guide how difficult do the signals look to learn and gl to all sounds like a good group of guys and TSS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted November 28, 2012 Share #133 Posted November 28, 2012 Don't worry you'll spend LOTS of time reciting the signals and getting popped-quizzed on them. There's the movable signals (about 5 of those), the audible signals (about 10), fixed signals (a whole bunch), interlocking signals (even more), timers (the really tricky part - STUDY THESE CLOSELY!!!), and signs (a whole bunch, but these are the easiest once you actually learn them). When you take the test, they want DEFINITIONS. If they show you a sign that says S T O P they don't want you to write "this signal means stop the train at the sign". They want you to write "a fixed signal found at the entrance to maintenance facilities and crosswalks in yards. Train Operators must stop the train and the proceed in accordance with special instructions" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beneka Posted November 28, 2012 Share #134 Posted November 28, 2012 Don't worry you'll spend LOTS of time reciting the signals and getting popped-quizzed on them. There's the movable signals (about 5 of those), the audible signals (about 10), fixed signals (a whole bunch), interlocking signals (even more), timers (the really tricky part - STUDY THESE CLOSELY!!!), and signs (a whole bunch, but these are the easiest once you actually learn them). When you take the test, they want DEFINITIONS. If they show you a sign that says S T O P they don't want you to write "this signal means stop the train at the sign". They want you to write "a fixed signal found at the entrance to maintenance facilities and crosswalks in yards. Train Operators must stop the train and the proceed in accordance with special instructions" Wow...full definitions. Ok, that's good to know. I've memorized a few so far, but I will continue to drill 'em into my head. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted November 28, 2012 Share #135 Posted November 28, 2012 Wow...full definitions. Ok, that's good to know. I've memorized a few so far, but I will continue to drill 'em into my head. Yep those are the ONLY answers which will be accepted on the Signals Quiz... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 28, 2012 Share #136 Posted November 28, 2012 I must say, we've been(the T/O's I started with and the ones in my direct class) have been blessed as far as the TSS's we've met so far. Yesterday my class met, in my opinion so far, the coolest TSS..Perez. The guy had jokes for days, and was so down to earth, but was serious about us learning our stuff. One of those guys you just felt really comfortable around. From the start they were all cool. And then today we met our main Tss's, Cox and E.t, both very interested in teaching us and getting us prepared to pass this training course and become successful T/O's. We also met Quinones today. really cool guys. Idk if all TSS's are as helpful and cool as they all have been, but I surely do hope so! TSS Perez was my school car TSS for C/R. Nice guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share #137 Posted November 29, 2012 Oh, we did Signals today, alright. 8 hours worth. It was a good time though. We report to Jamaica in the AM; tunnel walk amongst other things. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted November 29, 2012 Share #138 Posted November 29, 2012 Aww for my class's tunnel walk, we did Euclid to 76 St! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted November 29, 2012 Share #139 Posted November 29, 2012 I did both the Euclid tunnel walk and JYD to Union Turnpike walk. They both came in handy as a B Div T/O. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin08 Posted November 29, 2012 Share #140 Posted November 29, 2012 What's the purpose of the tunnel walks?? Sounds like to explain signals and maybe grades and such...if u see a rat can u keep him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted November 29, 2012 Share #141 Posted November 29, 2012 There's no rats in the tunnel, there rats at the stations. The tunnel walk is to teach you how to walk in the dark tunnel with road bed debri such as dead rails, switches, garbage ect..also finding where you can stand as trains go by you. Then you learn how to use the emergency exits. Thats the purpose of the tunnel walk. Eveything they do with you in school car is for a reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share #142 Posted November 30, 2012 We tunnel-walked from JYD to 75 Av today. Nothing major. Had a signals quiz, and went over track and switch components in the Yard. Tomorrow afternoon is Fire School at Coney. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted November 30, 2012 Share #143 Posted November 30, 2012 Don't touch ANYTHING in those tunnels. I ruined my brand new set of gloves just by touching the wall! The purpose is for getting a feel of how to walk in them, which is something you WILL be doing as part of your job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 30, 2012 Share #144 Posted November 30, 2012 We tunnel-walked from JYD to 75 Av today. Nothing major. Had a signals quiz, and went over track and switch components in the Yard. Tomorrow afternoon is Fire School at Coney. fire school is the best part of school car. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin08 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #145 Posted November 30, 2012 We tunnel-walked from JYD to 75 Av today. Nothing major. Had a signals quiz, and went over track and switch components in the Yard. Tomorrow afternoon is Fire School at Coney. How was the signal quiz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nab311 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #146 Posted November 30, 2012 Can someone kindly tell me...what do I wear the first day of training...the notice says blue pants and shirt...do we get uniforms to wear the rest of training. Just so happens I don't own blue pants or shirt, so I have to buy them.just wondering if I should buy more than one set if I have to wear it throughout training.money is tight, so I don't want to buy clothes I won't need..thanks guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #147 Posted November 30, 2012 Can someone kindly tell me...what do I wear the first day of training...the notice says blue pants and shirt...do we get uniforms to wear the rest of training. Just so happens I don't own blue pants or shirt, so I have to buy them.just wondering if I should buy more than one set if I have to wear it throughout training.money is tight, so I don't want to buy clothes I won't need..thanks guys black pants are ok too. You will be wearing them for a few weeks until your uniform comes. Unless of course they screw up your sizes and you have to send stuff back for an exchange. Then you will be wearing them longer. I would buy 2 pairs of each. A word of advice, know all your clothing sizes before they measure you. Don't let them try to talk you into getting a size that you know is not going to fit you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted December 1, 2012 Share #148 Posted December 1, 2012 I bought a bunch of blue shirts at Conways. Mediccjh, I hope you enjoyed fire school! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beneka Posted December 1, 2012 Share #149 Posted December 1, 2012 Can someone kindly tell me...what do I wear the first day of training...the notice says blue pants and shirt...do we get uniforms to wear the rest of training. Just so happens I don't own blue pants or shirt, so I have to buy them.just wondering if I should buy more than one set if I have to wear it throughout training.money is tight, so I don't want to buy clothes I won't need..thanks guys Don't wear jeans or khaki colored pants. Dickies are good or regular black/blue slacks. You can wear boots or shoes, make sure they're black. I saw a lot of people show up in suits and ties, which is cool and acceptable, but not necessary. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantra06 Posted December 1, 2012 Share #150 Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) fire school is the best part of school car. Yep. I was there on Thursday. I had a blast. The best part was the evacuation from the tunnel training. Cool special effects lol Edited December 1, 2012 by elantra06 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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