Moody Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1651 Posted April 12, 2016 I noticed that you can't get a good reference to the signal tests online. And if you do find material about it online then it's not as accurate like what they teach in school car. I also noticed that the train operators here are not going to dwell too much specifics about the signal definition on here. Which is probably a good reason. It's something you will know when you need to know. I can't find a single video on how real train operators operate a subway in the cabin. Those BVE simulator videos are cool but I want to just see what its like. Also quick question about braking. I know every train model is different. But sensitivity wise is there a delay in braking? And how much difference between a empty car and a packed car? Can you take food and eat while operating the train? I'm sorry for stupid questions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1652 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? Full details and sentences. Your instructor will provide the definition, for their class, as per school car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1653 Posted April 12, 2016 Just selected the A division. I'm glad I was able to get one of the ten available spots for the A division. The rest of the class went to the B division. I'm hoping I see a lot of Corona yard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1654 Posted April 12, 2016 Just selected the A division. I'm glad I was able to get one of the ten available spots for the A division. The rest of the class went to the B division. I'm hoping I see a lot of Corona yard.The majority of A division yards are in the Bronx. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1655 Posted April 12, 2016 I'm aware of this Y2Julio. I'm just hopeful that when I get my schedule on Thursday I have some Corona yard and New Lots yard reports mixed in with all of those Bronx yard reports. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 13, 2016 Share #1656 Posted April 13, 2016 I noticed that you can't get a good reference to the signal tests online. And if you do find material about it online then it's not as accurate like what they teach in school car. I also noticed that the train operators here are not going to dwell too much specifics about the signal definition on here. Which is probably a good reason. It's something you will know when you need to know. I can't find a single video on how real train operators operate a subway in the cabin. Those BVE simulator videos are cool but I want to just see what its like. Also quick question about braking. I know every train model is different. But sensitivity wise is there a delay in braking? And how much difference between a empty car and a packed car? Can you take food and eat while operating the train? I'm sorry for stupid questions. All of this will be covered when you start, and you will have plenty of time to practice and study. Every single train car is different. The same car will handle differently from its two ends. What you need to learn in schoolcar is how to operate by feel, and to practice train control. This will give you general guidelines which trains perform in, then it will be up to you to adjust your operation for the specific car and consist that you are operating. This means how grabby or how slack the brakes feel, how quickly they apply, how quickly they release, the point at which dynamic brakes switch to friction, and where exactly on the brake valve all of these actions take place. Car Equipment (who maintains the trains) has thresholds for performance that the train has to meet in order to be OK for service. Once it meets them, the rest (the finer points) is up to you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted April 15, 2016 Share #1657 Posted April 15, 2016 Week 1 of schoolcar complete. 51 more weeks to go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Posted April 15, 2016 Share #1658 Posted April 15, 2016 Week 1 of schoolcar complete. 51 more weeks to go. How long did you have to wait from when you applied to when you took the exam? If you don't mind please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEndMan Posted April 15, 2016 Share #1659 Posted April 15, 2016 Wait a minute. You have a year of school car? Wow, things have changed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted April 16, 2016 Share #1660 Posted April 16, 2016 I took this exam in June of 2009. The filing period I believe was in January of 2009. I meant to say I have 51 more weeks left before I pass probation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Posted April 16, 2016 Share #1661 Posted April 16, 2016 I took this exam in June of 2009. The filing period I believe was in January of 2009. I meant to say I have 51 more weeks left before I pass probation. God bless you man. 7 years that's hard waiting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted April 16, 2016 Share #1662 Posted April 16, 2016 I actually received my letter for this exam in 2013. I turned this job down back then because I had just started my 10 day training for bus operator at that time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Posted April 16, 2016 Share #1663 Posted April 16, 2016 Okay thats reasonable amount of waiting. I wanted to try bus operator but no test available soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted April 30, 2016 Share #1664 Posted April 30, 2016 If somebody who has 10 years or more in title as a train operator or bus operator switches to conductor, would that person start out making the top pay rate for train operator or bus operator, or would that person start out making rookie pay for a conductor? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share #1665 Posted May 3, 2016 If somebody who has 10 years or more in title as a train operator or bus operator switches to conductor, would that person start out making the top pay rate for train operator or bus operator, or would that person start out making rookie pay for a conductor? It would be a demotion, so unless it was disciplinary, you cannot go downward. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 3, 2016 Share #1666 Posted May 3, 2016 Why would a train operator want to be a conductor? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted May 3, 2016 Share #1667 Posted May 3, 2016 Just wanted to know. I'm in my fourth week of train operator school car right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 3, 2016 Share #1668 Posted May 3, 2016 Hey guys quick question when you first get a letter to go down for processing for employment for conductor or train operator what happens if you need a different date? Let's say they tell you to report on a Wednesday but you are working on a Wednesday and your employer won't give you the day off? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Young+ Posted May 4, 2016 Share #1669 Posted May 4, 2016 Hey guys quick question when you first get a letter to go down for processing for employment for conductor or train operator what happens if you need a different date? Let's say they tell you to report on a Wednesday but you are working on a Wednesday and your employer won't give you the day off? From my experience, it is most likely for a drug test. Therefore, just call the HR office, and they'll work it out with you. As long as you come in within a week, in my opinion, you should be fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricknologist Posted May 5, 2016 Share #1670 Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) If somebody who has 10 years or more in title as a train operator or bus operator switches to conductor, would that person start out making the top pay rate for train operator or bus operator, or would that person start out making rookie pay for a conductor? To voluntarily demote yourself to C/R from T/O: *Must have been a C/R *Have probationary status as a T/O. After probation is at the discretion of HR. T/Os who were C/Rs can be demoted back for disciplinary action(mainly operational). T/Os who were never C/Rs cannot be demoted to C/R as far as I know, even if they're OPTO qualified. To cleaner maybe, but not C/R. As far as B/Os, they cannot demote to C/R period. T/Os who were B/Os can. As far as pay for the demotion, top pay at their new title more than likely. Edited May 5, 2016 by Tricknologist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOQV Posted May 5, 2016 Share #1671 Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 6, 2016 Share #1672 Posted May 6, 2016 Hey guys I have a question about conductors. Do they have steady shifts everyday? And do they get mandatory overtime? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted May 7, 2016 Share #1673 Posted May 7, 2016 Hey guys I have a question about conductors. Do they have steady shifts everyday? And do they get mandatory overtime? Nothing steady until you pick. Overtime is "optional", but you get paid for every minute u run late. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted May 7, 2016 Share #1674 Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Hey guys I have a question about conductors. Do they have steady shifts everyday? And do they get mandatory overtime? When you are new, no to steady shifts. You will bounce around your subdivision at the behest of the Crew Office, although they may try to keep you close to home, or on a preferred tour with preferred days off (at their discretion). Once you have the seniority to pick a job, if you are able (and desire) to pick regular jobs, you can. There are some assignments that are picked that don't have regular jobs, some people prefer these. Overtime is complicated, and there are numerous scenarios that can play out, and each is governed by particular rules. There are too many to list here. There will always be the possibility of mandatory overtime when you come to work, even when you have the seniority to pick regular assignments. However, until you pick, or if you pick an assignment that doesn't have a regular job, the number of ways you can be forced to work mandatory overtime are greater than when you pick a regular job, although it does boil down somewhat to the specifics of exactly which job you pick. If you like money, there is overtime here. If you don't, then you can turn down voluntary overtime, but mandatory overtime will still pop up from time to time. "Needs of the service," it's the nature of the job. And a sacrifice you need to make if you want a defined benefit pension in an age where they are disappearing as fast as the middle class is. Edited May 7, 2016 by SubwayGuy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 7, 2016 Share #1675 Posted May 7, 2016 How long does it take to get a steady shift? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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