GUNLOB90089 Posted July 5, 2017 Share #501 Posted July 5, 2017 Congrats CT1988. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. How is everyone feeling with the material so far? Been reviewing definitions and signals over and over and over and over..... Feeling very confident with over a week left to go. Crazy how at first it seemed like 5 weeks wouldnt be enough but now it seems so doable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTMC17 Posted July 5, 2017 Share #502 Posted July 5, 2017 How often does a conductor have to observe train signals? Do they have to stick their head out of a window to see them? Also, does the Assistant Conductor AND the Conductor have to read signals or does the AC work up to that until they qualify for full conductor? Not sure if anyone can answer for me. Also, has anyone here made it into a class and if so can you tell me what the experience was like and/or how soon after the class was over did you start riding the trains as an AC? Do you have health insurance before you become an AC? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 6, 2017 Share #503 Posted July 6, 2017 Congrats CT1988. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. How is everyone feeling with the material so far? Been reviewing definitions and signals over and over and over and over..... Feeling very confident with over a week left to go. Crazy how at first it seemed like 5 weeks wouldnt be enough but now it seems so doable. Hey Gun, I'm ready. I got last 12 signals to learn tomorrow and then a week plus to review. I know all definitions by heart and most signals as well. It went well for me but i did have to put in work for it. At this point i just cant wait for test day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 8, 2017 Share #504 Posted July 8, 2017 How often does a conductor have to observe train signals? Do they have to stick their head out of a window to see them? Also, does the Assistant Conductor AND the Conductor have to read signals or does the AC work up to that until they qualify for full conductor? Not sure if anyone can answer for me. Also, has anyone here made it into a class and if so can you tell me what the experience was like and/or how soon after the class was over did you start riding the trains as an AC? Do you have health insurance before you become an AC? Unfortunately, I can not answer these questions but I tip my hat to you, they are ultra specific. 9 days of review till my test day, pumped up for this! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNLOB90089 Posted July 11, 2017 Share #505 Posted July 11, 2017 Any advice on the panel interview should one pass the S&D exam? I keep hearing just keep safety and customer service at the forefront. But wondering if there was any other info given to those who went through it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 11, 2017 Share #506 Posted July 11, 2017 Any advice on the panel interview should one pass the S&D exam? I keep hearing just keep safety and customer service at the forefront. But wondering if there was any other info given to those who went through it. Pretty quiet in here, I'd just reference all the posts on this thread going back to beginning. Seems the panel interview everyone agrees they feel like they did bad but that it doesn't matter that much as long as you answer to the best of your ability. Coming up quick! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyorkgom Posted July 12, 2017 Share #507 Posted July 12, 2017 tomorrow is the big day... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 12, 2017 Share #508 Posted July 12, 2017 tomorrow is the big day... Good luck!! Just be easy you'll do good. Holla back afterwards and let us know what it looked like. Go get some sleep too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremoney9972 Posted July 12, 2017 Share #509 Posted July 12, 2017 Hey guys. I know it's been a while ! I hope everyone is having a great holiday. I'm finally headed to medical this week. Anyone going through background be patient because it can take a while! CT, how long did your back check take? Been in contact with Fed and they've been back and forth with us a few times on things not matching in paperwork but back check is all completed consider/clear so any timeframe would be appreciated. also how are you dressing for medical my brother in mnrr said dress bus casual but I've seen some say dress comfortably due to the PAT. TIA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT1988 Posted July 12, 2017 Share #510 Posted July 12, 2017 CT, how long did your back check take? Been in contact with Fed and they've been back and forth with us a few times on things not matching in paperwork but back check is all completed consider/clear so any timeframe would be appreciated. also how are you dressing for medical my brother in mnrr said dress bus casual but I've seen some say dress comfortably due to the PAT. TIA. Hey Dre, Man it took quite a while. There were some issues with paperwork not matching up for me as well. it took a month for things to get cleared up but it finally did so just hang in there. For medical I just wore a t-shirt, sneakers and a pair of jeans; nothing too serious. Hope this helps 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremoney9972 Posted July 12, 2017 Share #511 Posted July 12, 2017 Hey Dre, Man it took quite a while. There were some issues with paperwork not matching up for me as well. it took a month for things to get cleared up but it finally did so just hang in there. For medical I just wore a t-shirt, sneakers and a pair of jeans; nothing too serious. Hope this helps Hey CT, thanks for the info, did they give you a start date or no? I guess some people have been given a tentative start date with the conditional offer? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT1988 Posted July 12, 2017 Share #512 Posted July 12, 2017 Hey CT, thanks for the info, did they give you a start date or no? I guess some people have been given a tentative start date with the conditional offer? Yeah. My start date is still going to be 8/2 (which i believe is the beginning of the 3 day orientation) . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 12, 2017 Share #513 Posted July 12, 2017 Hey CT or Dre, When you guys say after exam it took a month to fix mismatched paperwork, can you tell me what needs to be fixed? I already had a discrepancy between my resume and paperwork that held me up a month or so and was hoping to gain some insight so i can be ready to minimize problems ahead. TIA 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fed554 Posted July 12, 2017 Share #514 Posted July 12, 2017 It's not that bad if you have a mess up they'll just email you and then email them back the correct info. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 12, 2017 Share #515 Posted July 12, 2017 It's not that bad if you have a mess up they'll just email you and then email them back the correct info. Gotcha, I guess most have something or other that needs attention. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNLOB90089 Posted July 13, 2017 Share #516 Posted July 13, 2017 What do you guys mean by paperwork not matching resume? The paperwork from their background check? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 13, 2017 Share #517 Posted July 13, 2017 tomorrow is the big day... How did things go Newyorkgom? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremoney9972 Posted July 13, 2017 Share #518 Posted July 13, 2017 What do you guys mean by paperwork not matching resume? The paperwork from their background check? Yes. They need the resume to match the application and background check. so if it doesn't match you'll get a call to fix the paperwork. no big deal just go through the motions and give them what they want. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay2dac Posted July 14, 2017 Share #519 Posted July 14, 2017 Is everyone ready for Monday? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 14, 2017 Share #520 Posted July 14, 2017 Is everyone ready for Monday? I am, you? These last couple days couldn't go fast enough. Just want to get it done now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay2dac Posted July 15, 2017 Share #521 Posted July 15, 2017 Question. If you don't go on Monday, you have to wait an entire year to reapply correct? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 15, 2017 Share #522 Posted July 15, 2017 Question. If you don't go on Monday, you have to wait an entire year to reapply correct? Correct, not going on Monday is game over for this run. Must reapply after a year once it is opened again. Why? You're not going? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay2dac Posted July 15, 2017 Share #523 Posted July 15, 2017 Yea, honestly I didn't put in the hours needed to memorize everything. So I don't want to risk getting a extremely low score that will be kept on file. So I'm debating on whether or not to go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHorse Posted July 15, 2017 Share #524 Posted July 15, 2017 Yea, honestly I didn't put in the hours needed to memorize everything. So I don't want to risk getting a extremely low score that will be kept on file. So I'm debating on whether or not to go. Listen, if you think you're gonna fail, don't bother. If you think you got a chance, give it a go! If you don't go OR fail, the result is same. Reapply a year from now and do it again. How unsure of everything are you? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNLOB90089 Posted July 15, 2017 Share #525 Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) tomorrow is the big day... Anyone ever hear back from newyorkgrom? Was curious to how things went or could shed light on that panel interview. Hope things went well for him/her. Hasnt responded since.. Edited July 15, 2017 by Gunlob90089 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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