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| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 12:32 #34457 | |
sedriver
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Hi All, I'm from sunny old Kent where we are lucky enough to have a brand new, state of the art Network Rail training centre. It is located in Paddock Wood which is about 50 minutes on a train from Charing Cross (depending on stopping/non-stop). I have been to numerous events there, some work reacted, other not, and the manager is a lovely man who I'm sure would allow us to have a meet there. He would also give you a guided tour and you may even be able to try out some actual IECC and push lever signalling controls. They are also very happy to accommodate on the weekends and provide a lunch bag (probably with a small extra cost) - it is about a 2 minute walk from Paddock Wood station. If an administrator would like the contact details for my contact at the training centre I will be happy to share them, and I'm sure he would be happy with me sharing them. Many thanks, feedback appreciated, Josh Log in to reply |
| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 12:56 #34458 | |
Peter Bennet
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New suggestions are always welcome, though can you confirm that as this is a NR site whether the no-alcohol rules apply. I suspect that will be of primary importance to many of the regulars. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 13:18 #34459 | |
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Hpotter
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As it's a Network Rail site, then it would be the usual rule apply. No one under the influence of alcohol, drugs or anything else. Even as a guest, there is always the possibility of the good old Medical Screening! :blush: Log in to reply |
| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 13:29 #34460 | |
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sedriver
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Well yes, that could be an issue - I think we may be able to get away with it - the manager is a nice man, and it is not officially open for training at weekend. If we have any NR employees that could shed any light on this?
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| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 13:59 #34462 | |
postal
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If we are talking "Meet" rather than "Visit" then the criteria for a suitable location are laid out by AndyG here on the Forum. However, for a "Visit" it looks like a good place. “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 Log in to reply |
| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 15:06 #34463 | |
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sedriver
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I could try and ask him if it could be a visit for a smaller group of people, he may be able to arrange some actual IECC training/taster sessions.
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| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 16:06 #34469 | |
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Peter Bennet
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It would definitely be better if you established exactly what is or is not possible and then come back, probably direct to Geoff or one of the admin team, so we can evaluate the options. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 16:13 #34471 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
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All Network Rail training schools are subject to the Drugs and Alcohol rules.
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| Meet Location Suggestion 29/07/2012 at 17:51 #34473 | |
ajax103
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I would love a chance to attend a meet or a visit there 
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| Meet Location Suggestion 30/07/2012 at 05:59 #34485 | |
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pilotman
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The John Brunt V.C. pub is about 250 yards away, so you could visit the centre "dry" and then regroup. Might be a bit eccentric geographically for a meet perhaps. Ray Log in to reply |
| Meet Location Suggestion 31/07/2012 at 10:24 #34516 | |
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Woodhead Signalman
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It sounds like a really good place to have a visit to, and if a decent pub is relatively close I would definitely give it a big thumbs up! :cheer: It's just a pity its down at the wrong end of the country for me, but I would make the journey if this was to happen.
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