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nazarail
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 1:21 pm
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just wondering how do you arange one?
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widowmaker
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:07 pm
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what the hell is a cab pass ?
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K163
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:59 pm
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a cab ride, i think.
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Craig Walton
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widowmaker
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 10:03 pm
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the cab is for the driver , you want to sit in the cab i assume you drive the train. In thoery you want to be in the cab you become a train driver simple 
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maestro
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widowmaker
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DavidB
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 2:21 pm
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| maestro wrote: | | I am guessing that this would be near impossible for legal / safety reasons. |
Yep, unless you can come up with a really good reason why you need to do it. It also varies between operators. For example, if you were making a bona fide travel documentary you might be able to get a camera into the cab of an NR hauling the Indian Pacific.
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David
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ParkesHub
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g523
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 5:45 pm
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They are quite possible to get...if you know the right people  My mates uncle is a driver and we can go out with him for a ride, you need a cabpass so incase of any accidents ect your covered.
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g523
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 10:49 pm
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well wen i did work exp a driver AND my supervisor told me anyone can get them
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ninthnotch
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 10:53 pm
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Unfortunately it does in most cases boil down to who you know in the industry. Unless you join a preservation group. Then you can have all the cabrides you like in their locos so long as you work.
That's an attention-getter!
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Steamy
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 8:12 pm
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Blah Blah Blah...
Simple fact is if you approach the local manager of a depot or driver in charge at some locations you can get a cabpass if you have a good reason. But if you just want to froth at the mouth and blow your load all over the console well you can forget it.
Knowing someone in the industry does help, but as I say if you can come up with a good enough reason you should have little trouble.
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mjja
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 8:55 pm
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Although with insurance as it is now sometimes the only way is "unofficially".
If you know a driver well enough, just find out when he's on and ride with him. Then you know you have someone who won't mind you asking questions, too.
Happy Gunzelling and remember, "Go by rail!"
Michael Angelico
President, Smart Passengers Inc
(My opinions are my own unless specifically stated.)
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STiNGRaY^
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Maikha
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:59 pm
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Naza
I take it you mean a cabride? There are a few ways:
-Make friends with a driver, or someone in the industry, which seems to be common
-Go up to a driver and just ask (Don't go overboard with the obvious of "I'm a foamer" on your forehead)
-Join a preservation group of some sort, and chances are you can cabride any loco they have if there's the room
I admit I haven't had many cabrides over the years, however, highlights I have managed to have the following:
-Cabride on the triple header steam consist at Zig Zag
-QR Tilt Train cabride
-A few intercity V-SET rides
-Cabride on a single-decker suburban on the Bankstown line during a tour
All cabrides I've had would have been arranged in advanced with a senior manager, whereas at Zig Zag....well, I'm a member.
Cheers
Maikha "V" Ly
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Maikha Ly
The Intercity Platform & Valve Gear Media!
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.. though I like the suggestion of Driver College.