mikeems1 Posted January 2, 2016 Share #1626 Posted January 2, 2016 Hey all, i just moved to this thread. We started school car this past week. Anyone can give me some idea what i can read ahead besides chapter 1 of rules and regulations book. I don't want to read ahead just anything to just confuse myself. Thanks!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted January 5, 2016 Share #1627 Posted January 5, 2016 Hey all, i just moved to this thread. We started school car this past week. Anyone can give me some idea what i can read ahead besides chapter 1 of rules and regulations book. I don't want to read ahead just anything to just confuse myself. Thanks!!! How i went about it i never read ahead. All it did was Confuse me... Thats Just me though like my TSS used to tell us.. "Crawl Before you can walk"... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share #1628 Posted January 5, 2016 Hey all, i just moved to this thread. We started school car this past week. Anyone can give me some idea what i can read ahead besides chapter 1 of rules and regulations book. I don't want to read ahead just anything to just confuse myself. Thanks!!! Another EMSer joining us down here? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted January 8, 2016 Share #1629 Posted January 8, 2016 I passed my second signal exam today. Thankfully, that part is over. Next week I start road operations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted January 15, 2016 Share #1630 Posted January 15, 2016 I passed my second signal exam today. Thankfully, that part is over. Next week I start road operations. Congratulations... Now the real fun begins! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted January 15, 2016 Share #1631 Posted January 15, 2016 Congratulations... Now the real fun begins! Thank you. You are correct, the real fun has started. During road ops we are zipping up and down NYC, station stopping, and wrapping it up thru the express tracks. ("Hold it! hold it! hold it! hold it!.... knock it off!) I never thought I would smell the brake pads, like I did this week. Those number 3 trains are a pain, but we are progressing and getting much better stopping the train. It's a whole different feeling and respect, compared to the first two months of schoolcar. I feel like I entered a Top Gun school, over the past week. Sadly, after next week, I start posting and pounding the road! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted January 16, 2016 Share #1632 Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Thank you. You are correct, the real fun has started. During road ops we are zipping up and down NYC, station stopping, and wrapping it up thru the express tracks. ("Hold it! hold it! hold it! hold it!.... knock it off!) I never thought I would smell the brake pads, like I did this week. Those number 3 trains are a pain, but we are progressing and getting much better stopping the train. It's a whole different feeling and respect, compared to the first two months of schoolcar. I feel like I entered a Top Gun school, over the past week. Sadly, after next week, I start posting and pounding the road! Once you get the hang of the 3 trains (the 62s), you will see they are some of the best equipment in the system. Fast trains with good brakes. Take difficult equipment as a challenge..."if I can operate this well, I can operate anything well". Only train left in the system you can fly into a station at 40 MPH and make a smooth stop without ever grabbing more than 40 lbs. of brake, or having to brake way outside the station. Just sayin. Road ops is the time to play around and practice that sort of thing, not when you're posting or on your own. Those were some of the most fun times in schoolcar. Enjoy! Edited January 16, 2016 by SubwayGuy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted January 18, 2016 Share #1633 Posted January 18, 2016 Once you get the hang of the 3 trains (the 62s), you will see they are some of the best equipment in the system. Fast trains with good brakes. Take difficult equipment as a challenge..."if I can operate this well, I can operate anything well". Only train left in the system you can fly into a station at 40 MPH and make a smooth stop without ever grabbing more than 40 lbs. of brake, or having to brake way outside the station. Just sayin. Road ops is the time to play around and practice that sort of thing, not when you're posting or on your own. Those were some of the most fun times in schoolcar. Enjoy! Thanks for the advice. I do respect the 62's, because I can already tell the 142 likes to dance around at times. lol Our class will be on the 4 line this evening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted January 22, 2016 Share #1634 Posted January 22, 2016 I just finished my last day of road operations today. Monday, I start road posting for the next four to five weeks. I am truly fortunate, and grateful. If anyone has any road posting tips or information, please post away. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted January 23, 2016 Share #1635 Posted January 23, 2016 I just finished my last day of road operations today. Monday, I start road posting for the next four to five weeks. I am truly fortunate, and grateful. If anyone has any road posting tips or information, please post away. Thanks. Listen to your instructors and if they want to operate don't take it personal. Sometimes we get tired of standing. and don't let go of the master controller!! It's happened many times to me and I don't want to call that shit in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted January 23, 2016 Share #1636 Posted January 23, 2016 Each trainer has a bit of insight for you. Take what you like and don't take what you don't like from each trainer. Ask questions as well. I take it you are in the A division. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted January 23, 2016 Share #1637 Posted January 23, 2016 Each trainer has a bit of insight for you. Take what you like and don't take what you don't like from each trainer. Ask questions as well. I take it you are in the A division. Yup, I'm in the A division. Thank for the feedback, I will be ready with open ears. Listen to your instructors and if they want to operate don't take it personal. Sometimes we get tired of standing. and don't let go of the master controller!! It's happened many times to me and I don't want to call that shit in. Thank you. I was just saying to one of my classmates, that I don't want to stand during an entire round trip. Your absolutely right, switching place makes sense. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEndMan Posted January 23, 2016 Share #1638 Posted January 23, 2016 When i was road posting, out of a 2 tripper, i operated a trip and a half. He/she took the last half. Sometimes they'll take over if you're running late, just to make up the time. Don't take that personal. Also give undivided attention to them. You'll learn a few things that you won't ever learn in school car. Not naming anyone, but one individual who road posted me, covered up the speedometer, and the air gauge. Really showed me how to feel the train and not rely on things that aren't always reliable or in the matter of braking, stopping a train without worrying how many pounds you are using. Great instructor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share #1639 Posted January 26, 2016 Be a sponge. Ask questions if you are not sure of anything.If you have weaknesses, let the person you are posting with know. When I first started road posting, I did a night on the , and told my Motorman I needed some tweaking on the R46. He had me operating smoothly and confidently that night. If someone decides not to take you, don't take it personal. They may be tired, not up for it, or had a bad experience. Be humble, and don't be a know-it-all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCka Posted January 26, 2016 Share #1640 Posted January 26, 2016 I've been cramming past couple of weeks just allot of reinforcing I got my second signal exam Friday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted January 27, 2016 Share #1641 Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks Mediccjh. Tonight will be my third night posting. So far so good. I been keeping up with the schedule, and stopping the train better than anticipated. It's funny, when I'm operating, I have to remind myself that passengers are on the train; I just zone out and focus on the signals, in that quiet cab. This job isn't bad after-all. I've been cramming past couple of weeks just allot of reinforcing I got my second signal exam Friday You will do fine, You know the signal better than the first signal exam. Remember, they are not trying to fire you. Don't sweat it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCka Posted January 29, 2016 Share #1642 Posted January 29, 2016 I passed my second signal test, I start road operations Sunday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted January 29, 2016 Share #1643 Posted January 29, 2016 I passed my second signal test, I start road operations Sunday Congrats!!! Road posting is kool. You will like it, and be prepared for it. I'm road posting now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted February 26, 2016 Share #1644 Posted February 26, 2016 I'm finally a real train operator!!!! Today I past my road practical, and my final example a couple days ago!!! My class will be officially pounding the road as of next week. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyndnfire8 Posted February 29, 2016 Share #1645 Posted February 29, 2016 Hello everyone, new to the forum. I did my drug test on February 22 and just waiting for the call to go for medical evaluation. I have spent countless hours reading these posts on school car experience and has been very informative. I am a little concerned about the one chance signals test because if everything goes well with the medical evaluation I will be leaving my current job after 18 years. I do have the mentality in doing everything I can to ensure I get through school car but the signal test brings a lot of fear into pursuing this. Can anyone share the light as to approximately how many signals one has to retain for the test? Has anyone ever been in my situation in leaving their job after so many years? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted March 1, 2016 Share #1646 Posted March 1, 2016 Hello everyone, new to the forum. I did my drug test on February 22 and just waiting for the call to go for medical evaluation. I have spent countless hours reading these posts on school car experience and has been very informative. I am a little concerned about the one chance signals test because if everything goes well with the medical evaluation I will be leaving my current job after 18 years. I do have the mentality in doing everything I can to ensure I get through school car but the signal test brings a lot of fear into pursuing this. Can anyone share the light as to approximately how many signals one has to retain for the test? Has anyone ever been in my situation in leaving their job after so many years? Just study and learn to understand them as well as the definitions. You need both, and it will make it easier. That test is probably the single most stressful part of schoolcar, and unfortunately now you new folks have to take it twice. But it's really not hard. There are probably some 50 signals or so, but it's not bad, and many of them are related, so once you learn signal A, and signal B, it's easy to come up with meaning for signal C. Don't stress about it, just give your best. While you're in schoolcar, time spent worrying about the outcome would be better spent studying or reviewing. Remember that. You will have plenty of time to go over the signals and ask questions to get any needed clarification before you actually have to sit for either signal exam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyndnfire8 Posted March 2, 2016 Share #1647 Posted March 2, 2016 Just study and learn to understand them as well as the definitions. You need both, and it will make it easier. That test is probably the single most stressful part of schoolcar, and unfortunately now you new folks have to take it twice. But it's really not hard. There are probably some 50 signals or so, but it's not bad, and many of them are related, so once you learn signal A, and signal B, it's easy to come up with meaning for signal C. Don't stress about it, just give your best. While you're in schoolcar, time spent worrying about the outcome would be better spent studying or reviewing. Remember that. You will have plenty of time to go over the signals and ask questions to get any needed clarification before you actually have to sit for either signal exam. Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCka Posted April 6, 2016 Share #1648 Posted April 6, 2016 Finally seeing the light at the end of this school car tunnel. I passed my road practical today I'll be available to rto Sunday I can't wait to start pounding the road 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted April 6, 2016 Share #1649 Posted April 6, 2016 When did you start schoolcar MrCka 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyndnfire8 Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1650 Posted April 12, 2016 Can anyone that has taken the signal's tests share an example as to how detailed they want the definitions to signals? Is it full sentence? Few words defining? How exact? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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