14-03-2012 TWO weeks to go

Good afternoon

Well today was a momentus day as for the most part we have now completed reviewing the rule book. I can sit back and relax as there shouldn't be too much new information to learn now.
We finished today looking at the SP module of the blessed book (speeds) and I marveled at certain things such as a class 444 (100mph top speed) is NOT considered a HST (high speed train) in the rule book, but a 158 (90mph top speed) is!!

We also finished by looking at the third rail and how it works and what we do to get it turned off. Unfortunately we don't get to go to the ECO (electrical control operator) anymore to have a look round but fortunately I have been Brighton in the past and seen this.

All that's let to do is revise, revise and revise! I have Short Circuit bar Training soon as well which is a handle that can attach to the rail in an emergency and cut the power to the third rail. Otherwise we are just counting down the days...

TWO weeks until the final rules exam, and 16 DAYS until we drive for the first time!! can't wait!