[modeleng] Driver training (was Accidents)
- From: "Ron Head" <ron.head@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 11:35:30 +0100
Hi Alan
This sounds a bit like the scheme operated by my club, except that we don't
expect the training to take a year - it can be done in a single day if the
driver is already sufficiently experienced. We also don't make a log book
compulsory.
Far from being put off by all this, most of our members (especially the
junior ones) are keen to be properly trained and passed out, because they
get a certificate. This proves their credentials if they go visiting
another club, so the certificate is seen as a worthwhile goal in itself.
We reciprocate by allowing visiting drivers to take part in our public
running days, providing they can prove that they are passed to run at their
"home" track. One of our drivers will do a couple of laps with the visiting
driver, to make sure he is familiar with our signalling, after that he is
free to enjoy himself.
Regards
Ron Head
City of Oxford SME
----- Original Message -----
From: "alan stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 2:08 AM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: Accidents
> My club, like some others, requries drivers to have gone through a driver
> training programme, have the appropriate certificate, and carry a log book
> around for that.:-
>
> This year's training schedule will include:
> Learning to prepare a steam locomotive for use on the track
> Track safety and signal
> Cleaning and placing 'on-shed' a locomotive after use
> Driving and control of a 'diesel'
> Correct use of signals and official duties of station control and guard
> Driving with passengers
>
> The Driver training scheme is intended to prepare drivers for running
> trains safely on public running days. Included in the training is a
> log-book to be maintained by each trainee signifying hours spent driving
> on
> any track with any locomotive.
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