drenyce311 Posted June 23, 2016 Share #476 Posted June 23, 2016 Hey Guys. I am new to the forum. I as well will be in the phase 1 class starting June 29th. Congrats. The instructor you guys will have Is a non nonsense guy. Straight to the point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diezel Posted June 23, 2016 Share #477 Posted June 23, 2016 Hey Guys. I am new to the forum. I as well will be in the phase 1 class starting June 29th. Congrats. When was your panel interview? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLP Posted June 23, 2016 Share #478 Posted June 23, 2016 Thank You. My panel interview was at the end of April. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drenyce311 Posted June 25, 2016 Share #479 Posted June 25, 2016 Best of luck guys 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd88 Posted June 26, 2016 Share #480 Posted June 26, 2016 Best of luck guys Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podh1011 Posted June 26, 2016 Share #481 Posted June 26, 2016 Best of luck guys Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted June 29, 2016 Share #482 Posted June 29, 2016 Just wanted to wish all of you guys good luck tonight at class! Hope you all kick ass and move onto Phase 2! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drenyce311 Posted June 30, 2016 Share #483 Posted June 30, 2016 How was day 1 folks? Your thoughts? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd88 Posted June 30, 2016 Share #484 Posted June 30, 2016 It was good! Have a ton of info to go over and retain but other then that its it's exciting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podh1011 Posted July 1, 2016 Share #485 Posted July 1, 2016 The amount of information seems a bit overwhelming but I guess I had that same feeling when I first got the S&D info. Definitely will be studying every second possible for the next 6 weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp98 Posted July 1, 2016 Share #486 Posted July 1, 2016 Is the content of the phase 1 rules exam the same for conductors and engineers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drenyce311 Posted July 2, 2016 Share #487 Posted July 2, 2016 Is the content of the phase 1 rules exam the same for conductors and engineers? The book of rules is the book of rules.To qualify as a conductor you start off as an assistant conductor and I think you have 2 years to study to qualify. Not sure if they have a verbal exam afterwards. But the questions should be similar I presume. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGeorge Posted July 2, 2016 Share #488 Posted July 2, 2016 The book of rules is the book of rules.To qualify as a conductor you start off as an assistant conductor and I think you have 2 years to study to qualify. Not sure if they have a verbal exam afterwards. But the questions should be similar I presume. the book and PC both have vebals after passing the written test. you can pass the written and fail the verbal. it's a process i don't want to go through again but definitely worth it. think the engine service process is a lot better than the conductors. for conductors you study on your own while working trains. good luck to everyone. i 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp98 Posted July 2, 2016 Share #489 Posted July 2, 2016 The book of rules is the book of rules.To qualify as a conductor you start off as an assistant conductor and I think you have 2 years to study to qualify. Not sure if they have a verbal exam afterwards. But the questions should be similar I presume. So phase 1 is the entire book of rules, or is it just like 30% of the book (the A/C book of rules exam)? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drenyce311 Posted July 3, 2016 Share #490 Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) So phase 1 is the entire book of rules, or is it just like 30% of the book (the A/C book of rules exam)? The "ENTIRE BOOK OF RULES" with the exception of Form L section until Phase 2. Also a few special instructions. Once in phase 2, it's PC, BoR, Air brakes, special Instructions, plus Train Handling. everything is game. Testing is the same. Written then verbal. I've been studying non stop. This is a program that if you don't keep studying, you fall behind. You don't wanna cram at the last minute. Also forget about asking for days off. Once in phase 2 it's no days off, no calling out sick, no vacation weeks, always be on time. Edited July 3, 2016 by drenyce311 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp98 Posted July 3, 2016 Share #491 Posted July 3, 2016 The "ENTIRE BOOK OF RULES" with the exception of Form L section until Phase 2. Also a few special instructions. Once in phase 2, it's PC, BoR, Air brakes, special Instructions, plus Train Handling. everything is game. Testing is the same. Written then verbal. I've been studying non stop. This is a program that if you don't keep studying, you fall behind. You don't wanna cram at the last minute. Also forget about asking for days off. Once in phase 2 it's no days off, no calling out sick, no vacation weeks, always be on time. Ok cool, thanks for the info. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal 1 Posted July 7, 2016 Share #492 Posted July 7, 2016 Just got an email to come take the cognitive and vocabulary. Any suggestions on the cognitive? Do I try to complete the whole section or is completing the cognitive is not what they are looking for, or the number correctly done even its just 2 out of let's say 8 problems. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal 1 Posted July 7, 2016 Share #493 Posted July 7, 2016 Took this test about three years ago and the cognitive got me . So that's why I'm asking. Not to cheat . There is no way to cheat this test and that's not what I'm about..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drenyce311 Posted July 7, 2016 Share #494 Posted July 7, 2016 the vocabulary part you can finish. But the other sections they don't give you enough time. Just try to get to as many as you can. Can't prepare for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
republic Posted July 8, 2016 Share #495 Posted July 8, 2016 Took this test about three years ago and the cognitive got me . So that's why I'm asking. Not to cheat . There is no way to cheat this test and that's not what I'm about..... That's a good sign that they're inviting you back after three years. Are you a current employee? Try to be accurate with the cognitive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal 1 Posted July 8, 2016 Share #496 Posted July 8, 2016 For MTA yes, not for lirr. And thanks for the positive feedback. I just want to do a good job this time around. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omaldj Posted July 24, 2016 Share #497 Posted July 24, 2016 Finally got called for my S&D overview after taking my cognitive back in march. I got the S&D test on August 26. Time to starting studying like a mad man! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k21d Posted July 28, 2016 Share #498 Posted July 28, 2016 hi guys just a question after the physical what would be next? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp98 Posted August 4, 2016 Share #499 Posted August 4, 2016 hi guys just a question after the physical what would be next? You mean the physical exam? Probably orientation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omaldj Posted August 4, 2016 Share #500 Posted August 4, 2016 hope someone can answer this for me, on the S&D test will signals for Amtrak be labeled something like "Amtrak Signal"? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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