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| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 07:59 #43431 | |
SPADmad
104 posts |
As the title says - if only all drivers had this sense of humour... Have volume nearly full so u can hear the full extent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZOCsPTGR0s **I do not own this video - i lay no claim to it!** Last edited: 14/04/2013 at 08:03 by SPADmad Log in to reply The following user said thank you: birchy74 |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 10:44 #43434 | |
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delticfan
476 posts |
Love it! 
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| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 11:46 #43435 | |
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birchy74
151 posts |
 BRILLIANT
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| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 11:57 #43436 | |
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Rickurd
128 posts |
Why can't I be around to see things like that
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| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 12:39 #43437 | |
DriverCurran
688 posts |
The use of the warning horn is this manner is in direct contravention of the following section of the rule book module TW1 Preparation and movement of trains - General. Clause 10.2 of the above listed section of the rule books states the following.... 10.2 Using the warning horn. a) General Person responsible :- Driver You must not use the horn more than is necessary to give an effective warning or to make sure that safe working takes place. As can be clearly seen there is no people on or near the line, and if there was a person in such a position of danger the prescribed warning is a series of short urgent danger warnings. The playing of a tune such as does not constitute an effective warning nor a urgent danger warning. If I was this gentlemans owning competancy manager I would be considering the temporary withdrawal of his license to drive trains pending a further length of time at the training school on the basis that he is no longer competent in the requirements of this particular section of the rules and regulations applicable to the post of a professional train driver, if not a visit from the local noise pollution officer from the local council. Paul You have to get a red before you can get any other colour Last edited: 14/04/2013 at 12:40 by DriverCurran Reason: Typo Log in to reply The following users said thank you: Stephen Fulcher, JamesN, crompton, officer dibble, sorabain |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 12:39 #43438 | |
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Trainmad091
89 posts |
Amazing Tones... problem is nowadays drivers are more careful because of inspectors and the 'bosses' I personally don't think it should be a problem to sound ya horn whenever you want to Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 14:02 #43440 | |
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Signalhunter
177 posts |
" said:Amazing Tones... problem is nowadays drivers are more careful because of inspectors and the 'bosses'Including under your bedroom window, when you are trying to sleep, after a hard shift at work???? Log in to reply The following user said thank you: DriverCurran |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 14:32 #43441 | |
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Haraubrad
103 posts |
Once was on a Woodford Halse - Neasden freight with a WD loco fresh out of shops when it started to sound short blasts on the whistle spontaneously. After about 25 miles it stopped doing it. Never did find out why. Aubrey Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 14:43 #43442 | |
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vontrapp
210 posts |
"You must not use the horn more than is necessary to give an effective warning or to make sure that safe working takes place." The driver did not want to give an effective warning as there was no-one there. I cannot find it anywhere in the rule-book where it says: You must not use the horn except in those circumstances which are printed. Last edited: 14/04/2013 at 15:05 by vontrapp Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 15:05 #43443 | |
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DriverCurran
688 posts |
Right so on that basis that is a straight forward case of non compliance with the group stardards applicaple to his license to drive trains, and I then would be even quicker to have the driver in on a form 1 charge and have him taken off track with competency not proven. And if he could see nothing wrong with his actions then send it to a full panel with a view to a permanent withdrawal of both license and safety critical work card. Paul You have to get a red before you can get any other colour Log in to reply The following users said thank you: crompton, officer dibble, sorabain |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 15:11 #43444 | |
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vontrapp
210 posts |
OTT
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| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 18:28 #43453 | |
Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
Society is becoming more Stalinist every day, nobody's allowed to have fun any more. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply The following users said thank you: Class 92, UKTrainMan, Temple Meads, headshot119, Steamer, Javelin395 |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 18:50 #43455 | |
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SPADmad
104 posts |
Well said Peter!
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| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 18:59 #43456 | |
headshot119
4869 posts |
" said:The use of the warning horn is this manner is in direct contravention of the following section of the rule book module TW1 Preparation and movement of trains - General. 
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 19:03 #43457 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
" said:The use of the warning horn is this manner is in direct contravention of the following section of the rule book module TW1 Preparation and movement of trains - General. 
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply The following user said thank you: UKTrainMan |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 19:29 #43458 | |
jc92
3685 posts |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOMN0i67B_A
"We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 14/04/2013 at 20:07 #43465 | |
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vontrapp
210 posts |
Oh dear! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pRrTlOZyqM Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 07:59 #43478 | |
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sorabain
72 posts |
i'd be a bit concerned about the possible distraction caused when "playing" fairly long sequences such as that. I didn't mind the "A-team" driver's tune quite so much as it was over quickly but this one gave the impression of someone bored to distraction I work in a regulated industry and whenever something new comes up I try to see things from the point of view of any external and/or public inspectors that come in and the worst has happened. Would they see us as trying our absolute hardest to avoid any problems? When applied to this I think people would be appalled to find the driver was knocking out a tune and happened to knock someone down on crossing Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 08:21 #43479 | |
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Rickurd
128 posts |
" said:i'd be a bit concerned about the possible distraction caused when "playing" fairly long sequences such as that. I didn't mind the "A-team" driver's tune quite so much as it was over quickly but this one gave the impression of someone bored to distractionYes but hitting someone on a crossing cannot be avoided most of time anyway Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 08:50 #43480 | |
postal
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Isn't it strange how we all aspire to be signallers which by its very nature is a job that has to be very strictly bound by rules and regulations yet the minute any sort of rules or regulations for anything else (Forum, drivers playing tunes . . . ) are mentioned there is an immediate uprising and a number of posts appear either questioning the need for the rules in the first place or implying that anyone who falls in behind the rules is a jobsworth.
“In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 15/04/2013 at 13:15 by postal Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 08:53 #43481 | |
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Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
" said:"The guy was all over the road. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him." Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 09:44 #43483 | |
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sorabain
72 posts |
" said:" said:I agree, although would be a shame if the subsequent inquiry had to consider whether the pedestrian themselves were distracted by the tune... maybe not even hit by the train playing the excessive tune but by one coming the other way -- stretching things into ever more unlikely scenarios but in some jobs/roles it's better to try and act as professionally as possible all the time while on duty so there can be no question of your behaviour being a contributing factori'd be a bit concerned about the possible distraction caused when "playing" fairly long sequences such as that. I didn't mind the "A-team" driver's tune quite so much as it was over quickly but this one gave the impression of someone bored to distractionYes but hitting someone on a crossing cannot be avoided most of time anyway Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 16:30 #43499 | |
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jwsetford
164 posts |
that video reminds me of the cartoon i made up when i was little on paint;
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| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 18:38 #43525 | |
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Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
" said:Isn't it strange how we all aspire to be signallers which by its very nature is a job that has to be very strictly bound by rules and regulations yet the minute any sort of rules or regulations for anything else (Forum, drivers playing tunes . . . ) are mentioned there is an immediate uprising and a number of posts appear either questioning the need for the rules in the first place or implying that anyone who falls in behind the rules is a jobsworth.The more rules there are then the less scope there is for independent thought. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| If only all drivers were like this... 15/04/2013 at 18:48 #43528 | |
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vontrapp
210 posts |
What about the Virgin driver who was caught, by the TM, pleasuring his self over a dirty mag whilst driving the train? The driver reported himself because he thought the TM was going to do it, but didn't. The driver still works for VT's!
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