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steveo2004
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Joined: Apr 19, 2004
Last Visited: Dec 1, 2008
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:12 pm
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Hi all, I went down to PBR today to do some work just to find all the loco's where done so I went in to the workshops and gave a hand in there, now I am not mechanically minded and would not know a pisten to a connecting rod but I enjoyed what I did (just washing stuff) but I think I may stick out the work shop a bit and see how I go.
Proud to be one of the last 3 Gate Keepers in Melbourne
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G41
Chief Train Controller
Joined: Sep 26, 2004
Last Visited: Nov 28, 2008
Location: Footplate of any K class
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:37 pm
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It helps to get there at 0630 as that is the time the firemen sign on for light up. Its good to see that all happen, and you get longer to perform the duties like cleaning, seeing how the oiling up is done etc. If you cant make it for that time then anytime before 0830 is preferred as TR is usually 0900 depending on the timetable, later if a 1030 departure. Also if mornings aren't your idea, then try for a lunch time arrival, then you can help with the emptying of the smoke box, ash pan and anything that needs doing. The end of the day help is always a welcome sight for the crews. Also if you get board, copping wood, cleaning the running shed and the ash pits aren't a bad idea either.
Just telling you this on my exp.
Matty C
"Signallers tell drivers where to go"
Photos @ http://matt650.fotopic.net
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DVR-Deputy Rolling Stock Supervisor/Steam Team
Member/Volunteer of Steamrail Victoria
Founder of "The Gunzel Gang"
Member of Hobsons Bay Model Railway Club
Connex Signaller
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Supt. of Printing
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Joined: Feb 08, 2004
Last Visited: Dec 3, 2008
Location: Gembrook Line
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:29 pm
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At any time, were you given a run down on the Railway's aims and objectives, including its heritage policy and any implications of this?
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VBAndy
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Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:57 pm
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Aim: Run trains
Objective: Keep running said trains
Heritage Policy: Board makes it and you don't question it.
Now get me some light up wood boy! 
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Supt. of Printing
Deputy Commissioner
Joined: Feb 08, 2004
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Location: Gembrook Line
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:25 am
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| VBAndy wrote: | | Heritage Policy: Board makes it and you don't question it. |
You may not like the policy or specific parts of it, but the Board doesn't consider only your opinion.
Every single section of the Heritage policy has been made accessible to the volunteers and members for comments and suggestions at least twice during the development process before the final version was adopted by the board. During this process, many comments were incorporated into the final version.
Even the final policy version can be altered, following due process, if something in it is found to be unworkable or impractical, etc.
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VBAndy
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:39 pm
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Like I said, you don't question the Era of Signifigance!!!!!! 
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TheRev
Chief Commissioner
Joined: Jan 30, 2004
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Location: On the phone.
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:01 pm
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| Supt. of Printing wrote: | | At any time, were you given a run down on the Railway's aims and objectives, including its heritage policy and any implications of this? |
Ergo: Have you been inducted properly?
A bus is a glorified toaster on wheels.
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G41
Chief Train Controller
Joined: Sep 26, 2004
Last Visited: Nov 28, 2008
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:44 pm
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Now with an attitude like that why would anyone want to get you firewood! God gave you arms and legs...use them![/quote]
Matty C
"Signallers tell drivers where to go"
Photos @ http://matt650.fotopic.net
CMPS-Member/Volunteer
DVR-Deputy Rolling Stock Supervisor/Steam Team
Member/Volunteer of Steamrail Victoria
Founder of "The Gunzel Gang"
Member of Hobsons Bay Model Railway Club
Connex Signaller
All comments are of my own and do not unless stated reflect the above organisations |
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pheonics
Chief Train Controller
Joined: Jul 22, 2005
Last Visited: Dec 3, 2008
Location: Firing K153 down the mainline!
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:11 pm
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| TheRev wrote: | | Supt. of Printing wrote: | | At any time, were you given a run down on the Railway's aims and objectives, including its heritage policy and any implications of this? |
Ergo: Have you been inducted properly? |
I believe he has. I believe He is on the heritage committee?.
In the inductions they do tell you the aims and objectives of the railway. The implications of the Heritage nature are stated as well.
Thats also from experience from when i did mine.
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TheRev
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:24 pm
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| pheonics wrote: | | TheRev wrote: | | Supt. of Printing wrote: | | At any time, were you given a run down on the Railway's aims and objectives, including its heritage policy and any implications of this? |
Ergo: Have you been inducted properly? |
I believe he has. I believe He is on the heritage committee?.
In the inductions they do tell you the aims and objectives of the railway. The implications of the Heritage nature are stated as well.
Thats also from experience from when i did mine. |
Was referring to steveo2004, not Supt. of Printing. I was merely "dumbing down" what Supt. of Printing wrote, so that it wouldn't get mis-interpreted, and potentially side-track the thread...
| G41 wrote: | | Now with an attitude like that why would anyone want to get you firewood! God gave you arms and legs...use them! |
Riiiiiight. Would you like fries with that, Sir?
A bus is a glorified toaster on wheels.
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VBAndy
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:49 pm
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| G41 wrote: | | Now with an attitude like that why would anyone want to get you firewood? God gave you arms and legs...use them! |
I thought thats what engine cleaners and trainee firemen were there for. Get the wood, clean the loco, make the coffee etc
God? Might have a word with the old lady about that one.
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pheonics
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Joined: Jul 22, 2005
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Location: Firing K153 down the mainline!
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:49 am
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| TheRev wrote: | | Was referring to steveo2004, not Supt. of Printing. I was merely "dumbing down" what Supt. of Printing wrote, so that it wouldn't get mis-interpreted, and potentially side-track the thread... |
Yeah ok, thats fine i thought you were refuring to Supt. of Printing, as you quoted him before hand.
| VBAndy wrote: | | ....make the coffee etc ..... |
True, ive made my drivers / fireman many coffee's before when ive been cleaning.
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Ballast_Plough
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Joined: Nov 16, 2006
Last Visited: Dec 3, 2008
Location: Lilydale, Vic
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:09 am
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Dan - your coffees always tasted of boiler treatment!!!
My pics here - and the Forsayth Goods here!
Brendan McKenna
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LowndesJ515
Chief Commissioner
Joined: Jan 17, 2004
Last Visited: Dec 3, 2008
Location: Not in Yarrawonga...
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:42 am
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| Ballast_Plough wrote: | | Dan - your coffees always tasted of boiler treatment!!! |
Its part of his master plan to evenually take over the loco, he just hasnt made a strong enough 'coffee' yet...
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TheRev
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:10 pm
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| Ballast_Plough wrote: | | Dan - your coffees always tasted of boiler treatment!!! |
MMMMM...Tannin...*drools*
A bus is a glorified toaster on wheels.
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