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| Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 14:46 #33180 | |
mfcooper
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I was just wondering how many people here have become signallers after finding SimSig. I did, and know that Darren G and Kurt did, but was wondering if there are any more out there. Log in to reply |
| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 15:48 #33185 | |
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Late Turn
699 posts |
I should be joining the club soon - just waiting for a start date now. Simsig's no doubt played a big part in my interest, but it really all started with my involvement with preserved railway signalling (North Norfolk and then, more heavily, the GC). Tom Log in to reply |
| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 15:50 #33186 | |
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mfcooper
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" said:I should be joining the club soon - just waiting for a start date now.Tom, which job have you got? (also, are you tomnick from the old forum?) Log in to reply |
| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 16:01 #33188 | |
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Late Turn
699 posts |
Langham Junction, between Leicester and Peterborough. I am indeed Tomnick!
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| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 16:24 #33190 | |
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TomOF
452 posts |
While not working directly for NR, there have been a few occasions where signallers have told me they have played on SimSig.
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| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 19:16 #33200 | |
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TimB2010
77 posts |
" said:While not working directly for NR, there have been a few occasions where signallers have told me they have played on SimSig.Indeed, I know of a signaller at Rugby who has been involved in testing various SimSig products. He used to be an announcer at Birmingham New Street during my time there, then went as a signaller to Coventry Coundon Rd and is now at Rugby. Log in to reply |
| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 19:32 #33202 | |
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mfcooper
707 posts |
" said:" said:Ahhh, Mr TowlerWhile not working directly for NR, there have been a few occasions where signallers have told me they have played on SimSig.Indeed, I know of a signaller at Rugby who has been involved in testing various SimSig products. He used to be an announcer at Birmingham New Street during my time there, then went as a signaller to Coventry Coundon Rd and is now at Rugby. 
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| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 19:34 #33203 | |
headshot119
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" said:" said:Mr D Towler?" said:Ahhh, Mr Towler :)While not working directly for NR, there have been a few occasions where signallers have told me they have played on SimSig.Indeed, I know of a signaller at Rugby who has been involved in testing various SimSig products. He used to be an announcer at Birmingham New Street during my time there, then went as a signaller to Coventry Coundon Rd and is now at Rugby. "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: DazrahT |
| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 20/06/2012 at 19:58 #33205 | |
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delticfan
476 posts |
Ah Daz Towler, I worked with him at New Street in the mid/late 90s. Am in touch with him on FB.
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| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 21/06/2012 at 15:07 #33221 | |
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TimB2010
77 posts |
Yes I worked with him at New Street slightly later than that - joined Central Trains in 2003. Am also in contact with him on FB.
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| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 22/06/2012 at 19:22 #33266 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
2080 posts |
I remember when Leamington became WestCad in 2004 the Westinghouse guy who trained the Signallers in its use suggested to them they could play SimSig for practice, and as far as I recall, at least one of them had a go.
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| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 22/06/2012 at 20:07 #33274 | |
DazrahT
47 posts |
Thought I could feel my ears burning
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| Re: Real Signallers after SimSig 24/06/2012 at 06:44 #33315 | |
ozrail
197 posts |
Don't know about Real signallers. But I've noticed that new Signallers avoid doing the hard busy panels by taking sick leave or swapping shifts. The problem is if they never do the busy panels you never find out how much better they are. Like real Simsig. Surely, in UK Power Boxes you don't have this problem?
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| Real Signallers after SimSig 06/08/2012 at 20:24 #34714 | |
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MrBitsy
121 posts |
I dabbled with Simsig and PC rail for a couple of years. I was made redundant in 2006 and became a driving instructor. I didn't settle into that job then wondered about signalling jobs. A search on the Network Rail site and I applied for West Hampstead. Passed signalling school in August 2007 and have been at West Hampstead ever since.
TVSC Link 4 signaller - Temple Meads, Bath & Stoke Gifford Log in to reply |